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Matt Birk

Baltimore Ravens

1976/07/23 35

6-4 310

St. Paul, MN

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the Minnesota Vikings in 1998 (6th round)

Sacks Interceptions Tackles
Year Team G Sacks YdsL Int Yds IntTD Solo Ast Total
2011 Ravens 16 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2
career Total 194 0 0 0 0 0 20 1 21

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A master at the center position: very smart, gets great positioning, and has excellent technique. Blocks well on the move. Latches and redirects when pass blocking.
Flaws
  • After years of great durability (and constant action) he may be physically wearing down with age.
Career Potential
  • Excellent veteran center.
  • AwardsNFL - Walter Payton Man of the Year (Volunteer and charity work as well as excellence on the field)NFL - Named to play in Pro BowlNFL - Named to play in Pro BowlNFL - Named to play in Pro BowlNFL - Named to play in Pro BowlNFL - Named to play in Pro BowlNFL - Named to play in Pro Bowl

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 27, 2010 Neck injury, physically unable to perform.
March 4, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Baltimore Ravens to a three-year contract.
August 30, 2005 Hip injury, injured reserve.
November 26, 2004 Hernia, out 4 weeks.
September 4, 2001 Agreed to a contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings.

Trades

March 4, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Baltimore Ravens.
April 18, 1998 Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 6th round (173rd overall) in 1998.

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