Position: LDT
Height: 5-11
Weight: 275
College: Temple
Experience: 6
Birthdate: 01/12/81
Hometown: Marlboro, N.J.
Acquired by Eagles:
FA - '08
Originally joined NFL:
D4a-03 (117th overall) - NE
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G |
Tck |
Solo |
Ast |
Sacks |
Int |
TD |
| 2007 |
8 |
10 |
7 |
3 |
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
| Career |
47 |
39 |
28 |
11 |
3.0 |
0 |
0 |
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Dan Klecko
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DT Dan Klecko with pressure on the QB
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A native of Marlboro, New Jersey, and a product of nearby Temple University, Dan Klecko signed a two-year contract wih the Eagles on 3/17/08. Klecko, who has seen action at defensive tackle, linebacker, and fullback during his five-year career, has been a part of three Super Bowl Championship teams while with New England (2003-05) and Indianapolis (2006-07). Originally a fourth round draft choice of the Patriots in 2003, Klecko has appeared in 47 career regular season games, notching 39 tackles and three sacks on defense, and four receptions for 20 yards and one touchdown receiving on offense. Dan's father, Joe Klecko, was an All-America defensive lineman at Temple and an All-Pro defensive tackle with the New York Jets.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- Has been a part of three Super Bowl championship teams during his five-year career with New England (2003-05) and Indianapolis (2006-07), seeing action at DT, LB and FB
- Caught a 1-yd. TD pass from Peyton Manning in the AFC Championship game victory vs. New England in 2007
2007 HIGHLIGHTS:
- Recorded a sack of Ravens QB Kyle Boller at Bal. (12/9)
2006 HIGHLIGHTS:
- Hauled in a key TD from QB Peyton Manning in the AFC Championship Game vs. NE (1/21/07). The TD tied the game in the 3rd qtr. of an, eventual, come-from-behind win
- Won his third-career Super Bowl ring after defeating the New England Patriots 38-34
- Caught his first career TD (QB Peyton Manning) vs. Mia. (12/31), playing in limited action at FB
2005 HIGHLIGHTS:
- Recorded a half-sack of QB Jake Plummer at Den. (10/16)
2004 HIGHLIGHTS:
- Notched his first-career reception vs. Sea. (10/17), an 11-yd. catch from QB Tom Brady
2003 HIGHLIGHTS:
- Earned his 1st Super Bowl ring as a member of the Patriots after defeating the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 38
- Made his first career start at nose tackle at Den. (11/3)
- Brought down QB Kelly Holcomb for a half-sack vs. Cle. (10/26)
- Recorded his first career sack (QB Patrick Ramsey) in only his second career game at Was. (9/18)
- Played in his first career game vs. NYJ (9/21) and recorded his first career tackle
FOR KLECKO'S CAREER OFFENSIVE STATS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
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2003
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NE
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13/1
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14
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11
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3
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1.5
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7.5
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1
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4
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2004
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NE
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6/2
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0
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0
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0
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0.0
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0.0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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2005
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NE
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10/0
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8
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5
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3
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0.5
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4.0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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2006
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Ind.
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10/0
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7
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5
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2
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0.0
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0.0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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2007
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Ind.
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8/0
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10
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7
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3
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1.0
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9.0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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2008
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Phil.
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0/0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0.0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Totals
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47/3
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39
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28
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11
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3.0
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20.5
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1
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4
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2003
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NE
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1/0
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0
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0
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0
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0.0
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0.0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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2004
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NE
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0/0
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Placed on the Injured Reserve on 10/31 with a knee injury
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2005
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NE
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0/0
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0
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0
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0
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0.0
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0.0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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2006
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Ind.
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4/0
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1
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1
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0
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0.0
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0.0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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2007
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Ind.
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0/0
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0
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0
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0
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0.0
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0.0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Totals
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5/0
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1
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1
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0
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0.0
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0.0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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| SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES: 5 - 2005 (1), 2004 (3), 2003 (1) |
| KICKOFF RETURNS: 2-20-10lg-1FC - 2003 (2-20-10lg), 2004 (1FC) |
| CAREER HIGHS: TOTAL TACKLES - 3 (four times) last vs. Ten. 12/30/07; Sacks 1.0 (twice) last at Bal. 12/9/07 (QB Kyle Boller) |
| RUSHING: Atts. 1 (twice) last at Mia. 10/19/03, Yds. 5 vs. NYG 10/12/03, Long 5 vs. NYG 10/12/03 |
| RECEIVING: Recepts - 2 vs. NYJ 10/24/04, Yards - 11 vs. Sea. 10/17/04, Long - 11 vs. Sea. 10/17/04, TDs - 1 vs. Mia. 12/31/06 (1 vs. NE 1/21/07 AFC Championship Game) |
| MILESTONES: First start: at Den. 11/3/03; First game: vs. NYJ 9/21/03; First TD: vs. Mia. 12/31/06 (2-yard TD pass from Tom Brady); First sack: at Was. 9/28/03 (QB Patrick Ramsey) |
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| Sep 21 |
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Pit |
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Chi |
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Was |
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SF |
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| Oct 26 |
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Atl |
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| Nov 2 |
@ |
Sea |
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| Nov 9 |
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NYG |
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| Nov 16 |
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Cin |
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| Nov 23 |
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Bal |
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| Nov 27 |
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Ari |
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| Dec 7 |
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NYG |
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| Dec 15 |
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Cle |
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| Dec 21 |
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Was |
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| Dec 28 |
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Dal |
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Sep 6
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NO
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W
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0/0
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INACTIVE
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Sep 16
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@
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Ten
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W
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0/0
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INACTIVE
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Sep 23
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@
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Hou
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W
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0/0
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INACTIVE
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Sep 30
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Den
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W
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0/0
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INACTIVE
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Oct 7
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TB
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W
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0/0
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INACTIVE
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