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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||||||||||
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| Born: | March 5, 1977 Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 292 lb (132 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school: | James B. Dudley (Greensboro, North Carolina) |
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| College: | Howard | ||||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 1999 | ||||||||||||||
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Marques Lamont Douglas, born on March 5, 1977, is a former professional American football player. He played as a defensive tackle and defensive end. He spent 11 years playing in the National Football League (NFL).
Marques Douglas played for several NFL teams. These included the Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, New York Jets, and Tennessee Titans. He also played for the Rhein Fire in NFL Europe. He was also part of the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers teams for a short time. He started his journey in the NFL with the Ravens in 1999 after playing college football at Howard.
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Marques Douglas's Football Journey
Starting His NFL Career
Marques Douglas began his NFL career in 1999. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. This means he wasn't chosen in the main NFL draft. Even though he joined the Ravens, he didn't play in any games that year.
In 2000, he played one game for the New Orleans Saints. He also played for the Rhein Fire in NFL Europe. This league helped players develop their skills.
Returning to the Ravens
From 2001 to 2004, Marques Douglas returned to the Baltimore Ravens. During this time, he became a regular starter for the team. He started 32 games in total. He made 147 tackles, had 12 sacks, and forced three fumbles.
Playing for the San Francisco 49ers
In 2005, Douglas signed with the San Francisco 49ers. He joined the team to help them change their defensive strategy. He was known for making many tackles behind the line of scrimmage. This means he stopped opposing players before they could gain many yards.
Moving to Other Teams
Marques Douglas's career involved playing for several teams. In 2008, he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, he was soon traded back to the Baltimore Ravens that same year. He was released by the Ravens in early 2009.
Later in 2009, he signed with the New York Jets. He played one season with them. In 2010, he briefly joined the Miami Dolphins but was released before the season started.
Final Season with the Titans
Marques Douglas signed with the Tennessee Titans in November 2010. He played in six games for the Titans that year. This was his final season in the NFL.
