Terrance Shaw is a former American football player who played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams. He began his football career at the University of Massachusetts, where he played for four years and was named to the All-Atlantic 10 Conference team twice.
Shaw was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Diego Chargers in 1995 and played for them for two seasons. He then played for the Miami Dolphins for two seasons before being traded to the New England Patriots in 2000. He played for the Patriots for one season before being traded to the Oakland Raiders in 2001.
Shaw played for the Raiders for two seasons and was a key player in their run to the Super Bowl in 2002. He then played for the Minnesota Vikings for one season before finishing his career with the New Orleans Saints in 2004.
Throughout his career, Shaw was known for his physicality and his ability to play both cornerback and safety positions. He was also a solid special teams player and was often used as a kick returner.
Shaw's best season came in 2000 when he played for the Dolphins and recorded 5 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery. He was named to the All-Pro team that year and was widely regarded as one of the best cornerbacks in the league.
After retiring from football, Shaw became a high school football coach in Massachusetts and has also worked as a football analyst for various media outlets. He remains a popular figure among football fans and is remembered for his toughness and versatility on the field.
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