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| college = [[Southwest Mississippi Bears|Southwest Mississippi]] (1998–1999)<br>[[LSU Tigers football|LSU]] (2000–2001)
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'''Howard Green Jr.''' (born January 12, 1979) is a former [[American football]] [[nose tackle]] who played professionally in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He was selected by the [[Houston Texans]] in the sixth round of the [[2002 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Louisiana State University]] for the [[LSU Tigers football]] team.
'''Howard Green Jr.''' (born January 12, 1979) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[defensive tackle]] who played in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) from 2002 to 2011. He played [[college football]] at [[Southwest Mississippi Community College]] from 1998 to 1999 and then for the [[LSU Tigers football|LSU Tigers]] of [[Louisiana State University]] from 2000 to 2001. He was selected by the [[Houston Texans]] in the sixth round of the [[2002 NFL draft]] but was [[Waivers (NFL)|waived]] before the start of the 2002 season. Green played in the NFL for five teams: the [[Baltimore Ravens]], [[New Orleans Saints]], [[Seattle Seahawks]], [[New York Jets]], and [[Green Bay Packers]], while also being an offseason member of the [[Miami Dolphins]], [[Minnesota Vikings]], and [[Washington Redskins]], and spent time on the Texans active roster in 2002. In [[Super Bowl XLV]] against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], which the Packers won 31–25, Green hit quarterback [[Ben Roethlisberger]]'s arm, forcing an [[interception]] that was returned for a [[touchdown]].

Green was also a member of the [[Baltimore Ravens]], [[New Orleans Saints]], [[Miami Dolphins]], [[Minnesota Vikings]], [[Seattle Seahawks]], [[New York Jets]], [[Washington Redskins]], and [[Green Bay Packers]], with whom he won [[Super Bowl XLV]] against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
Green played [[high school football]] at [[Donaldsonville High School]] in [[Donaldsonville, Louisiana]] as a [[two-way player|two-way]] lineman. He accumulated 72 tackles and eight sacks his junior year in 1996 and 105 tackles and 10 sacks his senior year in 1997. He earned All-State honors both seasons.<ref name="lsu">{{cite web | url=https://lsusports.net/sports/fb/roster/player/howard-green/ | title=Howard Green | publisher=lsusports.net | accessdate=June 9, 2024}}</ref>
Howard Green Jr. was born on January 12, 1979, in [[Donaldsonville, Louisiana]].<ref name="pfr"/> Green played [[high school football]] at [[Donaldsonville High School]] in Donaldsonville as a [[two-way player|two-way]] lineman.<ref name="lsu"/> He played every play in high school except for [[Kickoff (gridiron football)|kickoffs]] and returns.<ref name="lsu">{{cite web | url=https://lsusports.net/sports/fb/roster/player/howard-green/ | title=Howard Green | publisher=[[Louisiana State University]] |website=LSUsports.net| accessdate=June 9, 2024}}</ref> As an offensive lineman his junior year in 1996, he earned Class 3A all-state honors and also recorded 72 [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]] and eight [[quarterback sack|sacks]], earning an all-district mention on defense.<ref name="lsu"/> Green accumulated 105 tackles and 10 sacks his senior year, garnering Class 3A all-state recognition.<ref name="lsu"/> He also earned ''[[The Advocate (Louisiana)|The Advocate]]'' All-Metro Small Schools, ''[[PrepStar]]'' Pre-season Dream Team, ''The Advocate'' Second Dozen, and Purple & Gold’s Great Eight accolades during his high school career.<ref name="lsu"/> He had a 370-pound [[bench press]] and 500-pound [[Squat (exercise)|squat]] in high school as well.<ref name="lsu"/>


==College career==
==College career==
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Green first played [[college football]] at [[Southwest Mississippi Community College]] from 1998 to 1999.<ref name="pfa"/> He transferred to play for the [[LSU Tigers football|LSU Tigers]] from 2000 to 2001, where he majored in general studies and was a two-year [[letterman (sports)|letterman]].<ref name="lsu"/><ref name="pfa"/> He played in 10 games, starting 8, during the 2000 regular season, and played in the [[2000 Peach Bowl]] as well.<ref name="lsu"/> Green had 39 tackles (18 of which were solo), one sack and one [[fumble]] recovery that year.<ref name="lsu"/> He recorded 38 tackles and three sacks his senior season in 2001.<ref name="lsu"/>
Green first played [[college football]] at [[Southwest Mississippi Community College]] from 1998 to 1999.<ref name="lsu"/>

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He transferred to play for the [[LSU Tigers football|LSU Tigers]] from 2000 to 2001. He played in 10 games, starting eight, during the 2000 regular season, He played in the [[2000 Peach Bowl]] as well. Green had 39 tackles (18 of which were solo), one sack and one fumble recovery that year. He recorded 38 tackles and three sacks his senior season in 2001.<ref name="lsu"/>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===2002–2006===
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Green was selected by the [[Houston Texans]] in the sixth round, with the 190th overall pick of the [[2002 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2002 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2002/draft.htm |access-date=2023-03-18 |work=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He officially signed with the team on June 20, 2002, but was [[Waivers (NFL)|waived]] on September 2, 2002, before the start of the regular season.<ref name="pfr">{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GreeHo20.htm | title=Howard Green | work=[[Pro Football Reference]] | accessdate=June 9, 2024}}</ref>


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On September 3, 2002, Green was signed off waivers by the [[Baltimore Ravens]] and played in one game for the Ravens that season, recording no statistics, before being released on October 29, 2002.<ref name="pfr"/>
===Houston Texans (first stint)===
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Green was selected by the [[Houston Texans]] in the sixth round of the [[2002 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2002 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2002/draft.htm |access-date=2023-03-18 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He officially signed with the team on June 20, 2002. He was waived on September 2, 2002.<ref name="pfr">{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GreeHo20.htm | title=Howard Green | publisher=Pro-Football-Reference | accessdate=June 9, 2024}}</ref>


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Green was signed to the [[practice squad]] of the Texans on October 31, 2002, and was later promoted to the active roster on December 18, 2002.<ref name="pfr"/> He became a free agent after the [[2002 NFL season|2002 season]].<ref name="pfa">{{cite web | url=http://www.profootballarchives.com/transactions/g/gree03580.html | title=Howard Green NFL Transactions | work=Pro Football Archives | accessdate=June 9, 2024}}</ref> Green re-signed with the Texans on March 24, 2003. He was [[waived/injured]] on August 26 and reverted to [[injured reserve]] the next day before being waived by the Texans on August 29, 2003.<ref name="pfr"/>
===Baltimore Ravens===
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On September 3, 2002, Green was signed off waivers by the [[Baltimore Ravens]]. He played in one game for the Ravens in 2002, recording no statistics, before being released on October 29, 2002.<ref name="pfr"/>


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On September 30, 2003, Green was signed to the practice squad of the [[New Orleans Saints]].<ref name="pfr"/> He was promoted to the active roster on December 6, 2003, and played in four games for the Saints during the 2003 season, recording one [[pass breakup]].<ref name="pfr"/> He appeared in 14 games, starting a career-high 12 games, in 2004, totaling 18 solo tackles, 10 assisted tackles and one forced fumble.<ref name="pfr"/> Green became a free agent after the season and re-signed with the Saints on March 9, 2005.<ref name="pfa"/><ref name="pfr"/> He was waived by the Saints on September 2, 2005.<ref name="pfr"/> Later in 2011, Green stated that he had "beat out" 2003 sixth overall pick [[Johnathan Sullivan]] in [[Training camp (NFL)|training camp]] but the Saints "wanted [Sullivan] to play" so Green was waived.<ref name="granted">{{cite web | url=https://archive.jsonline.com/sports/packers/128362953.html | title=Packers' Green taking nothing for granted | work=[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]] | date=August 24, 2011 | accessdate=1 November 2024}}</ref>
===Houston Texans (second stint)===
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Green was signed to the practice squad of the Texans on October 31, 2002. He was promoted to the active roster on December 18, 2002.<ref name="pfr"/> He became a free agent after the 2002 season.<ref name="pfa">{{cite web | url=http://www.profootballarchives.com/transactions/g/gree03580.html | title=Howard Green NFL Transactions | publisher=Pro Football Archives | accessdate=June 9, 2024}}</ref> Green re-signed with the Texans on March 24, 2003. He was [[waived/injured]] on August 26 and reverted to injured reserve the next day. He was waived by the Texans on August 29, 2003.<ref name="pfr"/>


Green signed a reserve/future contract with the [[Miami Dolphins]] on January 5, 2006, and was waived by the Dolphins on August 29, 2006, before the start of the season.<ref name="pfr"/>
===New Orleans Saints===
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On September 30, 2003, Green was signed to the practice squad of the [[New Orleans Saints]]. He was promoted to the active roster on December 6, 2003 and played in four games for the Saints during the 2003 season, recording one pass breakup. He appeared in 14 games, starting a career-high 12 games, in 2004, totaling 18 solo tackles, 10 assisted tackles and one forced fumble.<ref name="pfr"/> Green became a free agent after the season and re-signed with the Saints on March 9, 2005.<ref name="pfa"/><ref name="pfr"/> He was waived on September 2, 2005.<ref name="pfr"/>


===Miami Dolphins===
===2007–2011===
Green signed a reserve/future contract with the [[Miami Dolphins]] on January 5, 2006. He was waived by the Dolphins on August 29, 2006.<ref name="pfr"/>
Green was signed by the [[Minnesota Vikings]] on May 8, 2007, but was waived on September 1, 2007, before the start of the season.<ref name="pfr"/>


On October 16, 2007, Green signed with the [[Seattle Seahawks]] and played in five games that season, accumulating four solo tackles and three assisted tackles. He also played in two playoff games, recording one solo tackle and two assisted tackles.<ref name="pfr"/> In a preseason game on August 8, 2008, against the Vikings, Green had three tackles, two sacks, one [[quarterback hurry]], one fumble recovery, one pass breakup, and a diving interception off of a deflected pass on the last play of the game.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/green-happy-with-performance-in-minnesota-72801 | title=Green Happy with Performance in Minnesota | publisher=[[Seattle Seahawks]] |website=Seahawks.com| date=August 10, 2008 | accessdate=1 November 2024}}</ref> That season, he appeared in 13 games during the 2008 regular season, recording 17 solo tackles, four assisted tackles, one sack and one forced fumble.<ref name="pfr"/>
===Minnesota Vikings===
Green was signed by the [[Minnesota Vikings]] on May 8, 2007. He was waived on September 1, 2007.<ref name="pfr"/>


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Green signed with the [[New York Jets]] on March 16, 2009, was released on October 17, and re-signed on October 20.<ref name="pfr"/> Overall, he played in 12 games in 2009, totaling 16 solo tackles and seven assisted tackles.<ref name="pfr"/> He also appeared in two playoff games for the Jets that season, accumulating one solo tackle and two assisted tackles.<ref name="pfr"/>
===Seattle Seahawks===
On October 16, 2007, Green signed with the [[Seattle Seahawks]]. He played in five games for the Seahawks in 2007, accumulating four solo tackles and three assisted tackles. He also played in two playoff games in 2007, making one solo tackle and two assisted tackles.


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Green was signed to a one-year deal by the [[Washington Redskins]] on April 19, 2010.<ref name="pfr"/><ref name="Skins, Green">{{Citation|title=Source: Howard Green signs with the Redskins |url=http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Source-Howard-Green-signs-with-the-Redskins.html |work=National Football Post |author=Wilson, Aaron |date=April 19, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100523211022/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Source-Howard-Green-signs-with-the-Redskins.html |archive-date=May 23, 2010 |access-date=October 26, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It was reported that he would compete for the starting job at [[nose tackle]].<ref name="Skins, Green"/> However, Green was released from the Redskins on September 4, 2010, before the start of the season.<ref>{{Citation|title=Redskins' Roster At 53 After Parker, 18 Others Released |url=http://www.redskins.com/gen/articles/Redskins_Roster_Cuts_150869.jsp |website=Redskins.com |publisher=[[Washington Redskins]] |author=Fitzgerald, Gary |date=September 4, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101121013823/http://www.redskins.com/gen/articles/Redskins_Roster_Cuts_150869.jsp |archive-date=November 21, 2010 |access-date=October 26, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="pfr"/>
He appeared in 13 games in 2008, recording 17 solo tackles, four assisted tackles, one sack and one forced fumble.


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On September 15, 2010, following a season-ending injury to [[Kris Jenkins]], the Jets re-signed Green to back up new starter [[Sione Pouha]].<ref>{{Citation|title=Jets sign Howard Green to two-year deal |url=http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Jets-sign-Howard-Green-to-twoyear-deal.html |work=National Football Post |author=Wilson, Aaron |date=September 15, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100921071439/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Jets-sign-Howard-Green-to-twoyear-deal.html |archive-date=September 21, 2010 |access-date=October 26, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="pfr"/><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyj/2010_roster.htm | title=2010 New York Jets Roster & Players | work=[[Pro Football Reference]] | accessdate=June 9, 2024}}</ref> Green was released on September 30 but re-signed on October 4.<ref name="pfr"/> However, he was waived on October 26, 2010.<ref>{{Citation|title=Jets make roster moves |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/2453/jets-make-roster-moves |work=ESPNNewYork.com |publisher=[[ESPN.com]] |author=Cimini, Rich |date=October 26, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101029213104/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/2453/jets-make-roster-moves |archive-date=October 29, 2010 |access-date=October 26, 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="pfr"/> Overall, he played in two games for the Jets in 2010, recording one solo tackle and one forced fumble.<ref name="pfr"/>
===New York Jets (first stint)===
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Green signed with the [[New York Jets]] on March 16, 2009. He was released on October 17 but re-signed on October 20, 2009. Overall, he played in 12 games in 2009, totaling 16 solo tackles and seven assisted tackles. He also appeared in two playoff games for the Jets in 2009, accumulating one solo tackle and two assisted tackles.<ref name="pfr"/>


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Green was claimed off waivers by the [[Green Bay Packers]] on October 27, 2010.<ref name="Packers">{{Citation|title=Packers claim NT Howard Green off waivers from Jets |url=http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Packers-claim-NT-Howard-Green-off-waivers-from-Jets.html?team=115 |work=National Football Post |author=Biggs, Brad |date=October 27, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318231235/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Packers-claim-NT-Howard-Green-off-waivers-from-Jets.html?team=115 |archive-date=March 18, 2012 |access-date=October 28, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="pfr"/> Green was signed in an effort to boost the Packers' injury-depleted defensive line.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://nypost.com/2010/10/27/packers-add-former-jets-nt-green/ | title=Packers add former Jets NT Green | work=[[New York Post]] | date=October 27, 2010 | accessdate=June 9, 2024 | author=Cannizzaro, Mark}}</ref><ref name="granted"/> He appeared in nine games, starting three, for the Packers during the [[2010 NFL season|2010 regular season]], totaling six solo tackles, two assisted tackles and one sack.<ref name="pfr"/> He also played in three playoff games, all starts for the Packers in 2010, recording one assisted tackle.<ref name="pfr"/> In [[Super Bowl XLV]] against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], Green was able to hit quarterback [[Ben Roethlisberger]]'s arm during a pass, forcing an interception that was returned for a touchdown. The Packers eventually won the game 31–25.<ref>{{Citation|author=Prada, Mike|date=February 6, 2011|title=Super Bowl XLV: Former Redskin Howard Green Causes Packers Interception, Touchdown|url=http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-redskins/2011/2/6/1978983/nick-collins-interception-touchdown-howard-green-superbowl-xlv|work=[[SB Nation]]|access-date=February 6, 2011}}</ref> Green appeared in a career-high 16 games, starting five, for the Packers in 2011, totaling three solo tackles and eight assisted tackles.<ref name="pfr"/> He became a free agent after the [[2011 NFL season|2011 season]].<ref name="pfa"/> Overall, he played in 76 regular season games, starting 20, during his NFL career, accumulating career totals of 65 solo tackles, 34 assisted tackles, two sacks, three forced fumbles, and one pass breakup.<ref name="pfr"/>
===Washington Redskins===
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Green was signed to a one-year deal by the [[Washington Redskins]] on April 19, 2010.<ref name="pfr"/><ref name="Skins, Green">{{Citation|title=Source: Howard Green signs with the Redskins |url=http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Source-Howard-Green-signs-with-the-Redskins.html |work=NationalFootballPost.com |publisher=National Football Post |author=Wilson, Aaron |date=April 19, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100523211022/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Source-Howard-Green-signs-with-the-Redskins.html |archive-date=May 23, 2010 |access-date=October 26, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It was expected that he would compete for the starting job at nose tackle.<ref name="Skins, Green"/> However, Green was released from the Redskins on September 4, 2010.<ref>{{Citation|title=Redskins' Roster At 53 After Parker, 18 Others Released |url=http://www.redskins.com/gen/articles/Redskins_Roster_Cuts_150869.jsp |work=Redskins.com |publisher=Washington Redskins |author=Fitzgerald, Gary |date=September 4, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101121013823/http://www.redskins.com/gen/articles/Redskins_Roster_Cuts_150869.jsp |archive-date=November 21, 2010 |access-date=October 26, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="pfr"/>


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==Personal life==
===New York Jets (second stint)===
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Green is the cousin of former NFL defensive end [[Jarvis Green]], who he played with at LSU, and former NFL wide receiver [[Skyler Green]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://lsusports.net/sports/fb/roster/player/skyler-green/ | title=Skyler Green | publisher=[[Louisiana State University]] |website=LSUsports.net | accessdate=June 9, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Green Bay Packers: Howard Green|url=http://www.packers.com/team/roster/Howard-Green/4c319c04-faa2-4128-8d3f-bae2e68d3214|publisher=[[Green Bay Packers]]|website=Packers.com|access-date=2010-11-02|archive-date=2010-11-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101101085311/http://www.packers.com/team/roster/howard-green/4c319c04-faa2-4128-8d3f-bae2e68d3214/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Howard's hobbies include going to [[car show]]s and fishing.<ref name="Get to know">{{cite web | url=https://archive.jsonline.com/sports/packers/smalltown-guy-howard-green-is-a-carshow-guy-with-a-taste-for-drake-i33fere-135774313.html | title=Get to know: Howard Green | work=[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]] | date=December 16, 2011 | accessdate=1 November 2024}}</ref> In 2011, Green started a trucking company in Louisiana.<ref name="Get to know"/>
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On September 15, 2010, following a season-ending injury to [[Kris Jenkins]], the Jets re-signed Green to back up new starter [[Sione Pouha]].<ref>{{Citation|title=Jets sign Howard Green to two-year deal |url=http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Jets-sign-Howard-Green-to-twoyear-deal.html |work=NationalFootballPost.com |publisher=National Football Post |author=Wilson, Aaron |date=September 15, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100921071439/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Jets-sign-Howard-Green-to-twoyear-deal.html |archive-date=September 21, 2010 |access-date=October 26, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="pfr"/><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyj/2010_roster.htm | title=2010 New York Jets Roster & Players | publisher=Pro-Football-Reference | accessdate=June 9, 2024}}</ref> Green was released on September 30 but re-signed on October 4.<ref name="pfr"/> However, he was waived on October 26, 2010.<ref>{{Citation|title=Jets make roster moves |url=http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/2453/jets-make-roster-moves |work=ESPNNewYork.com |publisher=[[ESPN.com]] |author=Cimini, Rich |date=October 26, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101029213104/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/2453/jets-make-roster-moves |archive-date=October 29, 2010 |access-date=October 26, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="pfr"/> Overall, he played in two games for the Jets in 2010, recording one solo tackle and ond forced fumble.<ref name="pfr"/>


On February 7, 2013, at the [[Ascension Parish, Louisiana|Ascension Parish]] council meeting in Green's hometown of Donaldsonville, it was declared that February 9, 2013 would be “Howard Green Jr. Day in Ascension Parish".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.donaldsonvillechief.com/story/news/2013/04/18/local-nfl-player-receives-proclamation/48941868007/ | title=Local NFL player receives proclamation | work=[[Donaldsonville Chief]] | date=April 18, 2013 | accessdate=1 November 2024}}</ref> Green has also spent time as a youth football coach at the Pro Football Combine Camp at [[Nicholls State University]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2010/07/19/ex-lsu-star-takes-pride-in-being-a-camp-coach/26925340007/ | title=Ex-LSU star takes pride in being a camp coach | work=[[The Houma Courier]] | date=July 19, 2010 | accessdate=1 November 2024 | author=Singleton, Chris}}</ref>
===Green Bay Packers===
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Green was claimed off waivers by the [[Green Bay Packers]] on October 27, 2010.<ref name="Packers">{{Citation|title=Packers claim NT Howard Green off waivers from Jets |url=http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Packers-claim-NT-Howard-Green-off-waivers-from-Jets.html?team=115 |work=NationalFootballPost.com |publisher=National Football Post |author=Biggs, Brad |date=October 27, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318231235/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Packers-claim-NT-Howard-Green-off-waivers-from-Jets.html?team=115 |archive-date=March 18, 2012 |access-date=October 28, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="pfr"/> Green was signed in an effort to boost the Packers' injury-depleted defensive line.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://nypost.com/2010/10/27/packers-add-former-jets-nt-green/ | title=Packers add former Jets NT Green | publisher=nypost.com | date=October 27, 2010 | accessdate=June 9, 2024 | author=Cannizzaro, Mark}}</ref> Green appeared in nine games, starting three, for the Packers during the 2010 regular season, totaling six solo tackles, two assisted tackles and one sack.<ref name="pfr"/>

He also played in three playoff games, all starts for the Packers in 2010, recording one assisted tackle.<ref name="pfr"/> In [[Super Bowl XLV]] against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], Green was able to hit quarterback [[Ben Roethlisberger]]'s arm, forcing an interception that was returned for a touchdown. The Packers eventually won the game 31–25.<ref>{{Citation|author=Prada, Mike|date=February 6, 2011|title=Super Bowl XLV: Former Redskin Howard Green Causes Packers Interception, Touchdown|url=http://dc.sbnation.com/washington-redskins/2011/2/6/1978983/nick-collins-interception-touchdown-howard-green-superbowl-xlv|publisher=sbnation.com|access-date=February 6, 2011}}</ref>

Green appeared in a career-high 16 games, starting five, for the Packers in 2011, totaling three solo tackles and eight assisted tackles.<ref name="pfr"/> He became a free agent after the 2011 season.<ref name="pfa"/>

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==Personal life==
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Green is the cousin of former NFL defensive end [[Jarvis Green]] and former NFL wide receiver [[Skyler Green]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://lsusports.net/sports/fb/roster/player/skyler-green/ | title=Skyler Green | publisher=lsusports.net | accessdate=June 9, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Green Bay Packers: Howard Green|url=http://www.packers.com/team/roster/Howard-Green/4c319c04-faa2-4128-8d3f-bae2e68d3214|publisher=Packers.com|access-date=2010-11-02|archive-date=2010-11-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101101085311/http://www.packers.com/team/roster/howard-green/4c319c04-faa2-4128-8d3f-bae2e68d3214/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.packers.com/team/roster/Howard-Green/4c319c04-faa2-4128-8d3f-bae2e68d3214 Green Bay Packers bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101101085311/http://www.packers.com/team/roster/howard-green/4c319c04-faa2-4128-8d3f-bae2e68d3214/ |date=2010-11-01 }}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090208172510/http://www.seahawks.com/team/roster/Howard-Green/2a05b85f-de88-4e34-86cd-b3cc66e863f0 Seattle Seahawks bio]


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Howard Green
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Green with the New York Jets in 2009
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Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1979-01-12) January 12, 1979 (age 45)
Donaldsonville, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:340 lb (154 kg)
Career information
High school:Donaldsonville (Louisiana)
College:Southwest Mississippi (1998–1999)
LSU (2000–2001)
NFL draft:2002 / round: 6 / pick: 190
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:99
Sacks:2.0
Forced fumbles:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Howard Green Jr. (born January 12, 1979) is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 2002 to 2011. He played college football at Southwest Mississippi Community College from 1998 to 1999 and then for the LSU Tigers of Louisiana State University from 2000 to 2001. He was selected by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL draft but was waived before the start of the 2002 season. Green played in the NFL for five teams: the Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, and Green Bay Packers, while also being an offseason member of the Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, and Washington Redskins, and spent time on the Texans active roster in 2002. In Super Bowl XLV against the Pittsburgh Steelers, which the Packers won 31–25, Green hit quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's arm, forcing an interception that was returned for a touchdown.

Early life

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Howard Green Jr. was born on January 12, 1979, in Donaldsonville, Louisiana.[1] Green played high school football at Donaldsonville High School in Donaldsonville as a two-way lineman.[2] He played every play in high school except for kickoffs and returns.[2] As an offensive lineman his junior year in 1996, he earned Class 3A all-state honors and also recorded 72 tackles and eight sacks, earning an all-district mention on defense.[2] Green accumulated 105 tackles and 10 sacks his senior year, garnering Class 3A all-state recognition.[2] He also earned The Advocate All-Metro Small Schools, PrepStar Pre-season Dream Team, The Advocate Second Dozen, and Purple & Gold’s Great Eight accolades during his high school career.[2] He had a 370-pound bench press and 500-pound squat in high school as well.[2]

College career

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Green first played college football at Southwest Mississippi Community College from 1998 to 1999.[3] He transferred to play for the LSU Tigers from 2000 to 2001, where he majored in general studies and was a two-year letterman.[2][3] He played in 10 games, starting 8, during the 2000 regular season, and played in the 2000 Peach Bowl as well.[2] Green had 39 tackles (18 of which were solo), one sack and one fumble recovery that year.[2] He recorded 38 tackles and three sacks his senior season in 2001.[2]

Professional career

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2002–2006

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Green was selected by the Houston Texans in the sixth round, with the 190th overall pick of the 2002 NFL draft.[4] He officially signed with the team on June 20, 2002, but was waived on September 2, 2002, before the start of the regular season.[1]

On September 3, 2002, Green was signed off waivers by the Baltimore Ravens and played in one game for the Ravens that season, recording no statistics, before being released on October 29, 2002.[1]

Green was signed to the practice squad of the Texans on October 31, 2002, and was later promoted to the active roster on December 18, 2002.[1] He became a free agent after the 2002 season.[3] Green re-signed with the Texans on March 24, 2003. He was waived/injured on August 26 and reverted to injured reserve the next day before being waived by the Texans on August 29, 2003.[1]

On September 30, 2003, Green was signed to the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints.[1] He was promoted to the active roster on December 6, 2003, and played in four games for the Saints during the 2003 season, recording one pass breakup.[1] He appeared in 14 games, starting a career-high 12 games, in 2004, totaling 18 solo tackles, 10 assisted tackles and one forced fumble.[1] Green became a free agent after the season and re-signed with the Saints on March 9, 2005.[3][1] He was waived by the Saints on September 2, 2005.[1] Later in 2011, Green stated that he had "beat out" 2003 sixth overall pick Johnathan Sullivan in training camp but the Saints "wanted [Sullivan] to play" so Green was waived.[5]

Green signed a reserve/future contract with the Miami Dolphins on January 5, 2006, and was waived by the Dolphins on August 29, 2006, before the start of the season.[1]

2007–2011

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Green was signed by the Minnesota Vikings on May 8, 2007, but was waived on September 1, 2007, before the start of the season.[1]

On October 16, 2007, Green signed with the Seattle Seahawks and played in five games that season, accumulating four solo tackles and three assisted tackles. He also played in two playoff games, recording one solo tackle and two assisted tackles.[1] In a preseason game on August 8, 2008, against the Vikings, Green had three tackles, two sacks, one quarterback hurry, one fumble recovery, one pass breakup, and a diving interception off of a deflected pass on the last play of the game.[6] That season, he appeared in 13 games during the 2008 regular season, recording 17 solo tackles, four assisted tackles, one sack and one forced fumble.[1]

Green signed with the New York Jets on March 16, 2009, was released on October 17, and re-signed on October 20.[1] Overall, he played in 12 games in 2009, totaling 16 solo tackles and seven assisted tackles.[1] He also appeared in two playoff games for the Jets that season, accumulating one solo tackle and two assisted tackles.[1]

Green was signed to a one-year deal by the Washington Redskins on April 19, 2010.[1][7] It was reported that he would compete for the starting job at nose tackle.[7] However, Green was released from the Redskins on September 4, 2010, before the start of the season.[8][1]

On September 15, 2010, following a season-ending injury to Kris Jenkins, the Jets re-signed Green to back up new starter Sione Pouha.[9][1][10] Green was released on September 30 but re-signed on October 4.[1] However, he was waived on October 26, 2010.[11][1] Overall, he played in two games for the Jets in 2010, recording one solo tackle and one forced fumble.[1]

Green was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers on October 27, 2010.[12][1] Green was signed in an effort to boost the Packers' injury-depleted defensive line.[13][5] He appeared in nine games, starting three, for the Packers during the 2010 regular season, totaling six solo tackles, two assisted tackles and one sack.[1] He also played in three playoff games, all starts for the Packers in 2010, recording one assisted tackle.[1] In Super Bowl XLV against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Green was able to hit quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's arm during a pass, forcing an interception that was returned for a touchdown. The Packers eventually won the game 31–25.[14] Green appeared in a career-high 16 games, starting five, for the Packers in 2011, totaling three solo tackles and eight assisted tackles.[1] He became a free agent after the 2011 season.[3] Overall, he played in 76 regular season games, starting 20, during his NFL career, accumulating career totals of 65 solo tackles, 34 assisted tackles, two sacks, three forced fumbles, and one pass breakup.[1]

Personal life

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Green is the cousin of former NFL defensive end Jarvis Green, who he played with at LSU, and former NFL wide receiver Skyler Green.[15][16] Howard's hobbies include going to car shows and fishing.[17] In 2011, Green started a trucking company in Louisiana.[17]

On February 7, 2013, at the Ascension Parish council meeting in Green's hometown of Donaldsonville, it was declared that February 9, 2013 would be “Howard Green Jr. Day in Ascension Parish".[18] Green has also spent time as a youth football coach at the Pro Football Combine Camp at Nicholls State University.[19]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab "Howard Green". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Howard Green". LSUsports.net. Louisiana State University. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Howard Green NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  4. ^ "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Packers' Green taking nothing for granted". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. August 24, 2011. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  6. ^ "Green Happy with Performance in Minnesota". Seahawks.com. Seattle Seahawks. August 10, 2008. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Wilson, Aaron (April 19, 2010), "Source: Howard Green signs with the Redskins", National Football Post, archived from the original on May 23, 2010, retrieved October 26, 2010
  8. ^ Fitzgerald, Gary (September 4, 2010), "Redskins' Roster At 53 After Parker, 18 Others Released", Redskins.com, Washington Redskins, archived from the original on November 21, 2010, retrieved October 26, 2010
  9. ^ Wilson, Aaron (September 15, 2010), "Jets sign Howard Green to two-year deal", National Football Post, archived from the original on September 21, 2010, retrieved October 26, 2010
  10. ^ "2010 New York Jets Roster & Players". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  11. ^ Cimini, Rich (October 26, 2010), "Jets make roster moves", ESPNNewYork.com, ESPN.com, archived from the original on October 29, 2010, retrieved October 26, 2010
  12. ^ Biggs, Brad (October 27, 2010), "Packers claim NT Howard Green off waivers from Jets", National Football Post, archived from the original on March 18, 2012, retrieved October 28, 2010
  13. ^ Cannizzaro, Mark (October 27, 2010). "Packers add former Jets NT Green". New York Post. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  14. ^ Prada, Mike (February 6, 2011), "Super Bowl XLV: Former Redskin Howard Green Causes Packers Interception, Touchdown", SB Nation, retrieved February 6, 2011
  15. ^ "Skyler Green". LSUsports.net. Louisiana State University. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  16. ^ "Green Bay Packers: Howard Green". Packers.com. Green Bay Packers. Archived from the original on November 1, 2010. Retrieved November 2, 2010.
  17. ^ a b "Get to know: Howard Green". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. December 16, 2011. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  18. ^ "Local NFL player receives proclamation". Donaldsonville Chief. April 18, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  19. ^ Singleton, Chris (July 19, 2010). "Ex-LSU star takes pride in being a camp coach". The Houma Courier. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
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