Sean Considine
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Sean Considine is an American football
safety for the Arizona Cardinals
of the National Football League
. He played college football
at Iowa
, starting as a walk-on before earning a scholarship in his sophomore year.
Considine was originally drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles
with the first pick in the fourth round (102nd overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft
. He played in 46 games and started 17 times with the Eagles in four seasons. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an unrestricted free agent on February 27, 2009. He was signed by the Cardinals after a brief stint with the Carolina Panthers
in 2011.
with the first pick in the fourth round (102nd overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft
. He made his NFL debut against the Kansas City Chiefs
on October 2, 2005. As a rookie, Considine played in six games, mainly on special teams, before being placed on injured reserve
after a dislocated shoulder in the game against the Dallas Cowboys
on November 14. He finished the season with eight special teams tackles after being inactive for first three weeks.
Considine played in all 16 games for the first time in his career in 2006
, and started the last nine games of the season at strong safety in place of the previous starter, Michael Lewis. Considine made a career-high 107 tackles (66 solo) and 26 special teams tackles, in addition to 1.5 sacks, one interception, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. He started at strong safety in the Eagles' wild card victory against the New York Giants
, as well as the divisional playoff game against the New Orleans Saints
, recording 13 tackles, including five solo, during the playoffs.
He started the first eight games in 2007
before he suffered his second season-ending shoulder injury. He still made 47 tackles (31 solo), and one interception during his shortened season, as well as two special teams tackles. He was replaced as the Eagles' starting strong safety by Quintin Mikell
.
Considine played in all 16 games in 2008
for the second time in four seasons. Primarily a special-teams player, he led the team with 32 special teams tackles. He finished the season with 11 tackles (five solo) on defense, one tackle for a loss. He played in all three of the Eagles' postseason games and finished with three special teams tackles.
on February 27, 2009. He started at strong safety in the Jaguars' 2009
season-opener against the Indianapolis Colts
. He played in 11 games for the Jaguars, making six starts while battling injuries much of the season. Considine played in 14 games in 2010
, starting in five, and recorded 52 tackles, one sack, and one interception.
signed Considine to a one-year contract on July 28, 2011. He was released during final roster cuts on September 5, but was re-signed on September 7. He was released again on October 4, after playing in all four games for the Panthers.
signed Considine on October 11, 2011, following an injury suffered by Kerry Rhodes
.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
safety for the Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Iowa
Iowa Hawkeyes football
The Iowa Hawkeyes football team is the interscholastic football team at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes have competed in the Big Ten Conference since 1900, and are currently a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
, starting as a walk-on before earning a scholarship in his sophomore year.
Considine was originally drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
with the first pick in the fourth round (102nd overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft
2005 NFL Draft
The 2005 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 23–24, 2005. The league also held an supplemental draft that year, which was held after...
. He played in 46 games and started 17 times with the Eagles in four seasons. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an unrestricted free agent on February 27, 2009. He was signed by the Cardinals after a brief stint with the Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
in 2011.
Philadelphia Eagles
Considine was selected by the Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
with the first pick in the fourth round (102nd overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft
2005 NFL Draft
The 2005 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 23–24, 2005. The league also held an supplemental draft that year, which was held after...
. He made his NFL debut against the Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
on October 2, 2005. As a rookie, Considine played in six games, mainly on special teams, before being placed on injured reserve
Injured reserve
The injured reserve list is a list of reserved players who are injured and unable to play for a period of time, used most prominently in the National Hockey League and National Football League . It is used because these leagues have a maximum number of players on the team roster, so placing a...
after a dislocated shoulder in the game against the Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
on November 14. He finished the season with eight special teams tackles after being inactive for first three weeks.
Considine played in all 16 games for the first time in his career in 2006
2006 NFL season
The 2006 NFL season was the 87th regular season of the National Football League.Regular season play was held from September 7 to December 31, 2006...
, and started the last nine games of the season at strong safety in place of the previous starter, Michael Lewis. Considine made a career-high 107 tackles (66 solo) and 26 special teams tackles, in addition to 1.5 sacks, one interception, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. He started at strong safety in the Eagles' wild card victory against the New York Giants
New York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
, as well as the divisional playoff game against the New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
, recording 13 tackles, including five solo, during the playoffs.
He started the first eight games in 2007
2007 NFL season
The 2007 NFL season was the 88th regular season of the National Football League.Regular-season play was held from September 6 to December 30....
before he suffered his second season-ending shoulder injury. He still made 47 tackles (31 solo), and one interception during his shortened season, as well as two special teams tackles. He was replaced as the Eagles' starting strong safety by Quintin Mikell
Quintin Mikell
Quintin Perry Mikell is an American football safety for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Boise State....
.
Considine played in all 16 games in 2008
2008 NFL season
The 2008 NFL season was the 89th regular season of the National Football League, themed with the slogan "Believe in Now."Super Bowl XLIII, the league's championship game, was at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on February 1, 2009, with the Pittsburgh Steelers coming out victorious over the...
for the second time in four seasons. Primarily a special-teams player, he led the team with 32 special teams tackles. He finished the season with 11 tackles (five solo) on defense, one tackle for a loss. He played in all three of the Eagles' postseason games and finished with three special teams tackles.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Considine was not re-signed by the Eagles following the 2008 season and signed with the Jacksonville JaguarsJacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
on February 27, 2009. He started at strong safety in the Jaguars' 2009
2009 NFL season
The 2009 NFL season was the 90th regular season of the National Football League.The preseason started with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on August 9, 2009, and the regular season began September 10. The season ended with Super Bowl XLIV, the league's championship game, on February 7, 2010 at...
season-opener against the Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
. He played in 11 games for the Jaguars, making six starts while battling injuries much of the season. Considine played in 14 games in 2010
2010 NFL season
The 2010 NFL season was the 91st regular season of the National Football League.The regular season began with the NFL Kickoff game on NBC on Thursday, September 9, at the Louisiana Superdome as the New Orleans Saints, Super Bowl XLIV champions, defeated the Minnesota Vikings 14–9.Tom Brady,...
, starting in five, and recorded 52 tackles, one sack, and one interception.
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina PanthersCarolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
signed Considine to a one-year contract on July 28, 2011. He was released during final roster cuts on September 5, but was re-signed on September 7. He was released again on October 4, after playing in all four games for the Panthers.
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona CardinalsArizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
signed Considine on October 11, 2011, following an injury suffered by Kerry Rhodes
Kerry Rhodes
Kerry Rhodes is an American football safety for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
.