Sean Brewer
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Sean Brewer is a former professional American football
tight end
. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals
in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft
. He played college football
for the San Jose State Spartans
.
Brewer has also been a member of the Atlanta Falcons
, Washington Redskins
and San Diego Chargers
.
in the third round (66th overall) in the 2001 NFL Draft
. However shortly after being drafted by the Bengals, it was discovered that Brewer had a three-pack-a-day cigarette
addiction. As a rookie, Brewer did not see any game action. In 2002, Brewer was in a battle for the starting tight end
position along with Kirk McMullen and Matt Schobel
. Despite suffering from a bruised kneecap played in the first three games of the season but strained his left knee
in week three and missed the rest of the season. Brewer had knee surgery on October 29, 2002 which was seven days before he was placed on injured reserve
. After battling with Schobel for the starting job once again in 2003, he was waived on August 31, 2003.
. During the 2003 season he made nine appearances without recording a stat. On March 2, 2004, Brewer re-signed with the Falcons. He was waived on June 30, 2004.
. He was released on August 3.
on May 4, 2005. The Chargers signed Brewer on May 13. However after dealing with the same left knee that caused him troubles earlier in his career, Brewer was released on August 30, 2005.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
tight end
Tight end
The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft
2001 NFL Draft
The 2001 NFL Draft took place on April 21–22, 2001 at the theater at Madison Square Garden, in New York City. This was the 66th National Football League draft in league history. The draft was broadcast on ESPN both days and eventually moved to ESPN2. No teams elected to claim any players in the...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
for the San Jose State Spartans
San José State Spartans
The San Jose State Spartans is the name of the athletic teams representing San Jose State University. SJSU sports teams compete in the Western Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division I level...
.
Brewer has also been a member of the Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
, Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
and San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
Cincinnati Bengals
Brewer was drafted by the Cincinnati BengalsCincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
in the third round (66th overall) in the 2001 NFL Draft
2001 NFL Draft
The 2001 NFL Draft took place on April 21–22, 2001 at the theater at Madison Square Garden, in New York City. This was the 66th National Football League draft in league history. The draft was broadcast on ESPN both days and eventually moved to ESPN2. No teams elected to claim any players in the...
. However shortly after being drafted by the Bengals, it was discovered that Brewer had a three-pack-a-day cigarette
Cigarette
A cigarette is a small roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in a cylinder of thin paper for smoking. The cigarette is ignited at one end and allowed to smoulder; its smoke is inhaled from the other end, which is held in or to the mouth and in some cases a cigarette holder may be used as well...
addiction. As a rookie, Brewer did not see any game action. In 2002, Brewer was in a battle for the starting tight end
Tight end
The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
position along with Kirk McMullen and Matt Schobel
Matt Schobel
Matthew Thomas Schobel is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Christian....
. Despite suffering from a bruised kneecap played in the first three games of the season but strained his left knee
Knee
The knee joint joins the thigh with the leg and consists of two articulations: one between the fibula and tibia, and one between the femur and patella. It is the largest joint in the human body and is very complicated. The knee is a mobile trocho-ginglymus , which permits flexion and extension as...
in week three and missed the rest of the season. Brewer had knee surgery on October 29, 2002 which was seven days before he was placed on injured reserve
Injured reserve
The injured reserve list is a list of reserved players who are injured and unable to play for a period of time, used most prominently in the National Hockey League and National Football League . It is used because these leagues have a maximum number of players on the team roster, so placing a...
. After battling with Schobel for the starting job once again in 2003, he was waived on August 31, 2003.
Atlanta Falcons
One day after being waived by the Bengals, Brewer was claimed by the Atlanta FalconsAtlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. During the 2003 season he made nine appearances without recording a stat. On March 2, 2004, Brewer re-signed with the Falcons. He was waived on June 30, 2004.
Washington Redskins
On July 21, 2004, Brewer signed with the Washington RedskinsWashington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
. He was released on August 3.
San Diego Chargers
Following his release from the Redskins, Brewer was invited to tryout with the San Diego ChargersSan Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
on May 4, 2005. The Chargers signed Brewer on May 13. However after dealing with the same left knee that caused him troubles earlier in his career, Brewer was released on August 30, 2005.