Lamar DeShawn Gordon (born January 7, 1980) is an American former professional

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player who was a

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in the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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. He attended

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. He was a high school teammate of

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, former

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quarterback.

Professional career

St. Louis Rams

Gordon was selected by the Rams on the third round of the 2002 NFL draft. During his two season in St. Louis, Gordon rushed for 526 yards and two touchdowns while serving as the backup for 2011

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. Gordon also made 38 catches, including two receiving touchdowns during his rookie season in 2002.

Miami Dolphins

In 2004 Gordon was traded to the

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for a third round pick in the

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. In what would be his only season as a Dolphin, Gordon appeared in three games, rushing for 64 yards on 35 carries. He also caught 13 passes for a total of 74 yards. His season was cut short due to a dislocated shoulder.

Philadelphia Eagles

Gordon spent the 2005 season as a member of the

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where he served as the backup running back to

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. He appeared in 14 of the team's 16 games. Gordon carried the ball 54 times for the Eagles in 2005, gaining 154 yards and rushing for one touchdown. He also made eleven catches for a total of 79 yards.

Detroit Lions

Gordon appeared in one game during the 2006 season with the Detroit Lions. He carried the ball one time, gaining 2 yards.

References

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