Steve DeOssie
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||
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| Born: | November 22, 1962 Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 248 lb (112 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Boston (MA) Don Bosco Tech | ||||
| College: | Boston College | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1984 / Round: 4 / Pick: 110 | ||||
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Steve Leonard DeOssie (born November 22, 1962) is a former American football linebacker and long snapper in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, New York Jets, and New England Patriots. He played college football at Boston College.
Early years
DeOssie attended the now defunct Don Bosco Technical High School in Boston, Massachusetts, playing for head coach Bob Currier. He also played catcher in baseball. He received All-state honors in football, baseball and basketball.
He accepted a football scholarship from
As a junior, he had a career-high 135 tackles, while helping the Eagles reach their first
He earned All-East honors in his last two seasons, was a tri-captain, led the team in tackles in his last 3 years and finished with a school record with 447 career tackles.[1] In 1997, he was inducted into the Boston College Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame.[2]
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
DeOssie was selected by the
His contributions came mainly on
As described by head coach Bill Belichick on an August 30, 2011 press conference, DeOssie's ability to snap the ball and block in the same play was exploited by the Cowboys to spread the punt formations and use less blockers, revolutionizing the punt game.[4]
In June
New York Giants
In
In 1990, he started 13 games and helped the Giants win Super Bowl XXV. On December 6, 1992, he was placed on the injured reserve list. On November 10, 1993, new head coach Dan Reeves waived him from the team.[7]
New York Jets
On November 15,
New England Patriots
In 1994, he signed with the New England Patriots reuniting with his former head coach Bill Parcells. He played two seasons before being waived on August 25, 1996.[9]
Personal life
DeOssie formerly hosted The New England Tailgate Show, which aired on NBC Sports Boston. He also used to work as the Patriots and NFL analyst for 93.7 WEEI Sports Radio in Boston and WHDH TV.
Along with friend and colleague
His son,
References
- ^ "Fralic Leads All-East Team". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Cowboys trade DeOssie". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Katz, Michael (5 January 1984). "Generals Pick DeOssie". The New York Times. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Bill Belichick Press Conference Transcript". New England Patriots. August 30, 2011.
- ^ "DeOssie Has Motivation For Giants". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Litsky, Frank (18 November 1989). "DeOssie Is Anxious To Return to Lineup". The New York Times. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Freeman, Mike (11 November 1993). "2 Roster Cuts Send A Message To Giants". The New York Times. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "What the cuts mean". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Bill Doyle (January 18, 2007). "DeOssie likes Pats Sunday". Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Steve DeOssie shows pride for his son and former team". nj.com. January 28, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2020.