Brian Moorman is a former American football punter who played in the National Football League (NFL) for over a decade. He was born on February 5, 1976, in Wichita, Kansas, and attended high school in Sedgwick, Kansas. Moorman played college football at Pittsburg State University in Kansas, where he was a standout punter and earned All-American honors.
Moorman began his professional football career in 1999 when he signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent. However, he was released before the start of the regular season and did not play in the NFL that year. He then played for the Buffalo Destroyers of the Arena Football League (AFL) in 2000 before signing with the Buffalo Bills in 2001.
Moorman spent the majority of his NFL career with the Bills, where he became one of the league's top punters. He was named to the Pro Bowl twice (in 2005 and 2006) and was also named a First-Team All-Pro in 2005. Moorman was known for his strong leg and ability to pin opponents deep in their own territory. He also occasionally served as the Bills' kickoff specialist.
In addition to his punting duties, Moorman was also involved in special teams trick plays. He threw two touchdown passes during his career, both on fake field goal attempts. The first came in 2004 against the Cincinnati Bengals, and the second came in 2009 against the Tennessee Titans.
Moorman played for the Bills until 2012, when he was released and signed with the Dallas Cowboys. He played one season in Dallas before being released again and signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2014. However, he was released before the start of the regular season and did not play in the NFL again.
Moorman retired from football in 2015 and has since become involved in various charitable endeavors. He founded the P.U.N.T. Foundation, which provides support and resources to families of children with life-threatening illnesses. Moorman also serves as a spokesperson for the Western New York chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Overall, Brian Moorman had a successful career as an NFL punter, earning multiple accolades and becoming a fan favorite in Buffalo. He was known for his strong leg, accuracy, and ability to make plays on special teams. Moorman's contributions to the Bills and the NFL will be remembered for years to come.
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