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    ChristianBallard

    • Defensive End
    • Birthdate
      1/3/1989
    • College
      Iowa
    • Draft Info
      2011: Rd 4, Pk 106 (MIN)
    • Birthdate
      1/3/1989
    • College
      Iowa
    • Draft Info
      2011: Rd 4, Pk 106 (MIN)
    • Birthplace
      Newport News, VA

    Stats

    • SOLO
      16
      SACK
      1
      FF
      0
      INT
      0
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                Source: Ravens, now on third kicker, sign journeyman Riley Patterson

                The Raven signed journeyman kicker Riley Patterson after his workout for the team on Wednesday, according to the NFL Network.
                Fernando Mendoza relishes 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity as Raiders' QB1

                Fernando Mendoza relishes 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity as Raiders' QB1

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                Kirk Cousins makes first comments on Minnesota trade at Great Clips

                Kirk Cousins makes first comments on Minnesota trade at Great Clips

                Kirk Cousins offered some thoughts on his trade to Minnesota after the news broke in the most on-brand location imaginable.
                Kirk Cousins says call with Kevin O'Connell convinced him to OK Vikings trade

                Kirk Cousins says call with Kevin O'Connell convinced him to OK Vikings trade

                Kirk Cousins has rejoined the Vikings after not quite three years away, relishing his familiarity with the Twin Cities area, the people in the organization.
                New Bills safety Amani Hooker will be 'ready to go' vs. Jets

                New Bills safety Amani Hooker will be 'ready to go' vs. Jets

                Amani Cooper said he's confident he'll be able to pick up defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard's scheme by kickoff vs. the Jets.
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