| File:Matt Toeaina.JPG Toeaina during the 2011 NFL season. | |
| No. -- Free Agent | |
| Defensive tackle | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: October 9, 1984 | |
| Place of birth: San Francisco, California | |
| High School: Utulei (AS) Samoana | |
| Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | Weight: 308 lb (140 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Oregon | |
| NFL Draft: 2007 / Round: 6 / Pick: 187 | |
| Debuted in 2007 for the Chicago Bears | |
| Career history | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2012 | |
| Tackles | 50 |
| Sacks | 2.0 |
| Forced fumbles | 0 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Matt Toeaina (pronounced /toʊˈiːnə/ toh-EE-nə; born October 9, 1984[1]) is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft, and later played for the Chicago Bears. He is from Pago Pago, American Samoa and played college football at Oregon.[2]
Professional career[]
Cincinnati Bengals[]
Toeaina was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. In a 2007 preseason game against the Detroit Lions, he returned an interception for 81 yards and a touchdown—an improbable achievement for a 311 pound defensive tackle.[3] Toeaina, however did not make the Bengals final roster, and was signed to their practice squad.
Chicago Bears[]
Toeaina was signed by the Chicago Bears to a three-year contract on December 12, 2007.[4]
Toeaina and Dusty Dvoracek during training camp in 2008
He saw his first regular season action when the Chicago Bears signed him late in the season. Toeaina registered his first NFL sack against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 28, 2010.[5]
Toeaina signed a 3 year contract extension with the Chicago Bears on December 27, 2010.[6]
On December 17, 2012, Toeaina was placed on injured reserve.[7]
On March 13, 2013, the Bears released Toeaina.[8]
References[]
- ↑ Oregon Ducks bio
- ↑ http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=3378&SPID=233&DB_OEM_ID=500&ATCLID=22386&Q_SEASON=2006
- ↑ "Interception run took 'forever'". http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/pro/bengals/2007/08/12/ddn081207bennotes.html.
- ↑ "DT Toeaina joins Chicago Bears". Sporting News. December 12, 2007. http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2007-12-12/dt-toeaina-joins-chicago-bears. Retrieved 2010-03-29.
- ↑ "ESPN" "Rapid Reaction: Bears 31, Eagles 26". November 28, 2010. http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4667988/rapid-reaction-bears-31-eagles-26="ESPN".
- ↑ "Bears sign Mannelly, Toeaina to contract extensions". Chicago Bears Official Site. December 27, 2010. http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=7431. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
- ↑ "Toeaina placed on IR; OT Brandon Elevated To Active Roster". WBBM-TV. 2012-12-17. http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/12/17/toeaina-placed-on-ir-ot-brandon-elevated-to-active-roster/. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
- ↑ McClure, Vaughn (2013-03-13). "Bears cut Davis, Spaeth; Toeaina set to be released". Chicago Tribune. http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-release-kellen-davis-20130313,0,2022131.story. Retrieved 2013-03-13.
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