- Matt Cushing
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Matt Cushing No. 48 Tight end Personal information Date of birth: July 2, 1975 Place of birth: South Bend, Indiana Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Weight: 251 lb (114 kg) Career information College: Illinois Undrafted in 1998 Debuted in 1999 for the Pittsburgh Steelers Last played in 2004 for the Pittsburgh Steelers Career history Career highlights and awards Career NFL statistics as of 2004 Receiving Yards 91 Receiving Average 7.0 Touchdowns 1 Stats at NFL.com Matthew Jay Cushing (born July 2, 1975) is a former professional American football player who played tight end for six seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Steelers signed Matt Cushing to a one-year contract in March 2004. Cushing's versatility and professionalism remain as assets that the Steelers value for another year.
Cushing was a 1998 undrafted free agent of the Steelers who was released during camp that year. After injuries to Mark Bruener and Mitch Lyons in 1999, he obtained a roster spot and has stayed there since. Cushing has gone on to increase his value to the team by being an emergency fullback.
In college, at Illinois, he was a three year starter who received the Bruce Capel award as most courageous player and was an Academic All Big Ten selection.
In February 2010 Cushing was sworn in as a Downers Grove, IL park district commissioner. He will hold the seat until up for election in April 2011. He is currently President of a Downers Grove, Illinois company, First Choice Dental Lab.
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