Michael Wayne Green (born December 6, 1976) is an American former professional

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player who was a

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and

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in the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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and was selected by the

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in the seventh round of the

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. Green also played for the

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and the

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. He retired in 2008.

College career

Green attended college at

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. He earned four letters with the Demons from 1996 to 1999.

Professional career

Chicago Bears

Green was the last player selected in the

, a spot which earns the drafted player the dubious distinction of " Mr. Irrelevant". Green played for the

from 2000 to 2005. During his career in Chicago he once recorded a 100-tackle season and was described as "a vital cog in the Bears' secondary."

Seattle Seahawks

Green was acquired by the

in an April 2006 trade with the Bears in exchange for a sixth round pick. On August 26, 2006, he suffered a

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and was placed on

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. Green functioned as a backup safety and cornerback during the 2007 season. He was released from the Seahawks on July 25, 2008.

Washington Redskins

Green signed with the Washington Redskins on October 14, 2008, taking the roster spot of

Reed Doughty Reed Doughty (born November 4, 1982) is an American former professional football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round, with the 173rd overall pick, of the 2006 NFL ...

, who was placed on the injured reserve after suffering a back injury. He was not re-signed following the end of the season making him a free agent.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Playoffs

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Green, Mike 1976 births Living people American football cornerbacks American football safeties Chicago Bears players Northwestern State Demons football players Ruston High School alumni Seattle Seahawks players Players of American football from Ruston, Louisiana Washington Redskins players