Sean Landeta is a former American football punter who played for several teams during his career. He was born on January 6, 1962, in Baltimore, Maryland, and attended Towson University, where he played college football.
Landeta began his professional career in 1983 when he signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent. He quickly became one of the best punters in the league, earning two Pro Bowl selections in his first four seasons with the team. He was a key player in the Giants' Super Bowl XXI victory in 1987, where he had a 44.7-yard average on six punts.
After spending ten seasons with the Giants, Landeta signed with the Los Angeles Rams in 1993. He played two seasons with the team before being released and signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1995. He played one season with the Buccaneers before returning to the Giants in 1996.
Landeta played two more seasons with the Giants before signing with the St. Louis Rams in 1999. He played one season with the Rams before being released and signing with the Green Bay Packers in 2000. He played one season with the Packers before returning to the Eagles in 2001.
Landeta played two more seasons with the Eagles before being released and signing with the New York Jets in 2003. He played one season with the Jets before retiring in 2005 at the age of 43.
Throughout his career, Landeta was known for his powerful leg and accuracy as a punter. He was named to the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team and was inducted into the Giants' Ring of Honor in 2010. He finished his career with 1,401 punts for 60,707 yards, an average of 43.3 yards per punt. He also had 18 punts blocked during his career.
After retiring from football, Landeta worked as a football analyst for various media outlets, including ESPN and NBC Sports. He also worked as a motivational speaker and appeared on the reality TV show "The Apprentice" in 2008.
Overall, Sean Landeta had a successful career as a punter in the NFL, earning numerous accolades and playing for several teams over the course of 22 seasons. He remains one of the most respected and accomplished punters in league history.
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