Martrez Milner (born August 8, 1984) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played

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at Georgia. Milner has also been a member of the

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, and

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Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Milner was drafted by the

in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He was released on September 16, 2008.

New York Giants

Later in September, the

signed Milner to their

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. Following the season, he was re-signed to a future contract on January 12, 2009. He waived on May 21, 2009.

New York Jets

Milner was claimed off waivers by the

on May 27, 2009. He was waived on June 11, 2009.

New Orleans Saints

Milner signed with the

on August 16, 2009. He was waived on September 5, 2009.

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1984 births Living people Players of American football from Georgia (U.S. state) American football tight ends Georgia Bulldogs football players Atlanta Falcons players New York Giants players New York Jets players New Orleans Saints players {{Tightend-1980s-stub