Jeff Ogden is a former American football

American football

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 player who played wide receiver

Wide receiver

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 (American football) for the Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys

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, the Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins

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 and the Baltimore Ravens

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. He retired following the 2002 season

2002 NFL season

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. Ogden's most productive seasons as a wide receiver was in 1999

1999 Dallas Cowboys season

-Regular season:The season would begin at Washington with a dramatic come-from-behind victory over the hated division rival Washington Redskins. After trailing by three touchdowns in the second half, free agent acquisition Rocket Ismail would pay immediate dividends for the team by hauling in the...

, when he caught 12 passes for 144 yards in 10 games. He caught his only touchdown reception in 2001.

Special Teams

As a Dolphin, Ogden returned punts including one for a touchdown. He ended his NFL

National Football League

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career playing in 67 games, registering 28 receptions for 304 yards and 1 touchdown.

Highlights:

Accumulated 5 punt return records (2 regular season, 3 post-season)
Earned ESPN Special Teams Play of the Year,
Created the Jeff Ogden's Catch A Star Foundation, which placed children with adoptive parents and provided scholarships for children in foster care,
Actively involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Athletes in Action