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    Brian Cushing

    BrianCushing

    • Linebacker
    • Birthdate
      1/24/1987
    • College
      USC
    • Draft Info
      2009: Rd 1, Pk 15 (HOU)
    • Birthplace
      Park Ridge, NJ

    Stats

    • SOLO
      425
    • SACK
      14.5
    • FF
      9
    • INT
      8
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