- Seth Joyner
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position=Linebacker
number=54, 59, 99
birthdate=birth date and age|1964|11|18Spring Valley, New York
debutyear=1986
finalyear=1998
draftyear=1986
draftround=8
draftpick=208
college=Texas-El Paso
teams=
*Philadelphia Eagles (1986-1993)
*Arizona Cardinals (1994-1996)
*Green Bay Packers (1997)
*Denver Broncos (1998)
stat1label=Sacks
stat1value=52
stat2label=Interceptions
stat2value=24
stat3label=Touchdowns
stat3value=2
nfl=JOY593270
highlights=
*Pro Bowl (x3) (1991, 1993, 1994)
*20/20 Club
HOF=
CollegeHOF= Seth Joyner (bornNovember 18 ,1964 inSpring Valley, New York ) is a formerAmerican football linebacker .NFL career
Joyner was drafted by the
Philadelphia Eagles in the eighth round of the1986 NFL Draft . He was actually cut in training camp, but the Eagles re-signed him later in the season. Joyner played in the NFL for thePhiladelphia Eagles (1986–1993),Arizona Cardinals (1994–1996),Green Bay Packers (1997), and theDenver Broncos (1998). Joyner's unique combination of strength and quickness allowed him to excel in all defensive statistical categories and propelled him to threePro Bowl accolades; being selected in 1991, 1993, and 1994. In one Monday Night game in 1991 against the Houston Oilers, Joyner, playing with a 102-degree fever, recorded eight solo tackles, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two sacks. He was named NFL Player of the Year bySports Illustrated that very same year and received runner-up honors forAssociated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year , while a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. He wonSuper Bowl XXXIII as a member of the Broncos in 1999, which turned out to be his last game.Is one of only nine members in the
20/20 Club forinterceptions and sacks in NFL history.Joyner has recently opened a sign detailing company with partner W.J. Mckercher that he hopes to take nationwide by the end of the decade.
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