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{{Short description|American football player and coach (born 1983)}}
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{{Infobox college coach
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Michael Spurlock
| name = Micheal<!--sic--> Spurlock
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| current_title = Wide Receivers Coach/Special Teams Coordinator
| position = [[Running back]]s coach
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| current_team = [[Southeastern Louisiana Lions football|Southeastern Louisiana]]
| current_team = Southern Miss Golden Eagles
| current_conference = [[Southland Conference|Southland]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|1|31}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|1|31}}
| birth_place = [[Indianola, Mississippi]]
| birth_place = [[Indianola, Mississippi]], U.S.
| death_date =
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| alma_mater = [[University of Mississippi]], 2005 (undergraduate)<br>[[University of Phoenix]] (graduate)
| college = [[University of Mississippi]], 2005 (undergraduate) [[University of Phoenix]] (graduate)
| undraftedyear = 2006
| player_years1 = 2002-2005
| pastteams =
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| player_team1 = [[Ole Miss Rebels football|Ole Miss]]
| player_years2 = ({{NFL Year|2006}})
* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2006}})
* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ({{NFL Year|2007}}–{{NFL Year|2008}})
| player_team2 = [[Arizona Cardinals]]
| player_years3 =({{NFL Year|2007}}–{{NFL Year|2008}})
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2009}})
* [[Florida Tuskers]] ({{UFL Year|2009}})
| player_team3 = [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]
| player_years4 = ({{NFL Year|2009}})
* Tampa Bay Buccaneers ({{NFL Year|2009}}–{{NFL Year|2011}})
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* [[San Diego Chargers]] ({{NFL Year|2012}})
| player_team4 = [[San Francisco 49ers]]
| player_years5 = ({{UFL Year|2009}})
* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ({{NFL Year|2012}})
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* San Diego Chargers ({{NFL Year|2012}})
| player_team5 = [[Florida Tuskers]]
| player_years6 =({{NFL Year|2009}}–{{NFL Year|2011}})
* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|2013}})
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* [[Dallas Cowboys]] (2013)
| player_team6 = [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]
* Detroit Lions (2013)
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| player_years7 = ({{NFL Year|2012}})
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* [[Chicago Bears]] ({{NFL Year|2014}})
| player_team7 = [[San Diego Chargers]]
| pastcoaching =
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| player_years8 = ({{NFL Year|2012}})
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* [[Philadelphia High School|Philadelphia HS]] (2015) <br>Assistant coach
| player_team8 = [[Jacksonville Jaguars]]
* [[Coahoma Community College|Coahoma CC]] (2016) <br>Running backs coach & special teams coordinator
| player_years9 = ({{NFL Year|2013}})
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{nfly|2016}}) <br>Special teams assistant
| player_team9 = [[Detroit Lions]]
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* [[UTSA Roadrunners football|UTSA]] (2017) <br>Special teams quality control & linebacker assistant
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| player_years10 = ({{NFL Year|2014}})
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* [[Southeastern Louisiana Lions football|Southeastern Louisiana]] (2018–2019) <br>Wide receivers & special teams coordinator
| player_team10 = [[Chicago Bears]]
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* [[Ole Miss Rebels football|Ole Miss]] (2020–2021) <br>Senior analyst
| coach_years1 = 2015
* [[Green Bay Packers]] ({{nfly|2022}}) <br>Special teams quality control coach
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| coach_team1 = [[Philadelphia High School|Philadelphia HS]] (Assistant)
* [[Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football|Western Kentucky]] (2023) <br>Wide receivers coach
| coach_years2 = 2016
* [[Southern Miss Golden Eagles football|Southern Miss]] (2024–present) <br>Running backs coach
| coach_team2 = [[Coahoma Community College|Coahoma CC]] (RB/Special Teams Coordinator)
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| coach_team3 = [[Dallas Cowboys]] (Assistant/DB)
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| coach_team4 = [[UTSA Roadrunners football|UTSA]] (Special Teams Quality Control/LB Assistant)
| coach_years5 = 2018–present
| coach_team5 = [[Southeastern Louisiana Lions football|Southeastern Louisiana]] (WR/Special Teams Coordinator)
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* First player in [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] franchise history to return a [[Kickoff (American football)|kickoff]] for a [[touchdown]]
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| statlabel5 = [[Touchdown|Return touchdowns]]
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'''Micheal<!--sic--> Curtis Spurlock''' (born January 31, 1983) is an [[American football]] coach and former [[wide receiver]]. He is the [[running back]]s coach for the [[University of Southern Mississippi]], a position he has held since 2024. He was signed by the [[Arizona Cardinals]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2006. He played [[college football]] at [[Ole Miss Rebels football|Ole Miss]].
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*First player in [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] franchise history to return a [[Kickoff (American football)|kickoff]] for a [[touchdown]]
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'''Michael Curtis Spurlock''' (born January 31, 1983) is an [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] and coach who is currently a Wide Receivers and Special Team Coordinator coach for the [[Southeastern Louisiana Lions football|Southeastern Louisiana Lions]]. He was signed by the [[Arizona Cardinals]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2006. He played [[college football]] at [[Ole Miss Rebels football|Mississippi]].


Spurlock has also played for the [[San Diego Chargers]], [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], [[San Francisco 49ers]], [[Jacksonville Jaguars]], [[Dallas Cowboys]], [[Detroit Lions]], [[Chicago Bears]], and [[Florida Tuskers]].
Spurlock has also played for the [[San Diego Chargers]], [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], [[San Francisco 49ers]], [[Jacksonville Jaguars]], [[Dallas Cowboys]], [[Detroit Lions]], [[Chicago Bears]], and [[Florida Tuskers]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
At [[Indianola School District|Gentry High School]] in [[Indianola, Mississippi]], he passed for Class 5A state records of 3,348 yards and 35 touchdowns in 2000, also rushed for another 1,161 yards and scored 10 touchdowns, giving him 4,509 total yards and 45 touchdowns during senior campaign. He also currently holds the Mississippi High School State record for passing yards in a single game (581) and touchdowns in a single game (9). He earned three [[Varsity letter|letters]] in [[High school football|football]], four in [[baseball]] and three in [[basketball]], playing as a [[shortstop]]-[[pitcher]] in baseball, was three-time selection as team's [[Most Valuable Player]] and Best Defensive Player. He was also the starting guard in basketball.
At [[Indianola School District|Gentry High School]] in [[Indianola, Mississippi]], he passed for Class 5A state records of 3,348 yards and 35 touchdowns in 2000, also rushed for another 1,161 yards and scored 10 touchdowns, giving him 4,509 total yards and 45 touchdowns during senior campaign. He also currently holds the Mississippi High School State record for passing yards in a single game (581) and touchdowns in a single game (9). He earned three [[Varsity letter|letters]] in [[High school football|football]], four in [[baseball]] and three in [[basketball]], playing as a [[shortstop]]-[[pitcher]] in baseball, was three-time selection as team's [[Most Valuable Player]] and Best Defensive Player. He was also the starting guard in basketball.


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===Arizona Cardinals===
===Arizona Cardinals===
Spurlock signed with the Cardinals as an [[undrafted free agent]] [[rookie]] in [[2006 Arizona Cardinals season|2006]]. Spurlock spent most of the year on the [[practice squad]] but was promoted to the roster on December 29, 2006 and in his first NFL game against the [[San Diego Chargers]] tied for the team lead with four receptions.
Spurlock signed with the Cardinals as an [[undrafted free agent]] [[rookie]] in [[2006 Arizona Cardinals season|2006]]. Spurlock spent most of the year on the [[practice squad]] but was promoted to the roster on December 29, 2006, and in his first NFL game against the [[San Diego Chargers]] tied for the team lead with four receptions.


===First stint with Buccaneers===
===First stint with Buccaneers===
On December 16, 2007, Spurlock became the first player in [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] franchise history to return a kickoff for a touchdown in a regular season game, taking a kick back 90 yards for a score in a game against the [[Atlanta Falcons]]. At the time, Tampa Bay had not returned a kickoff for a touchdown in their entire 32-year history when this was accomplished. He was cut by the team on August 31, 2008 but was quickly re-signed to their practice squad.
On December 16, 2007, Spurlock became the first player in [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] franchise history to return a kickoff for a touchdown in a regular season game, taking a kick back 90 yards for a score in a game against the [[Atlanta Falcons]]. At the time, Tampa Bay had not returned a kickoff for a touchdown in their entire 32-year history when this was accomplished; it was the 1,865th kickoff the Buccaneers had ever received. He was cut by the team on August 31, 2008, but was quickly re-signed to their practice squad.


===San Francisco 49ers===
===San Francisco 49ers===
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===Second stint with Buccaneers===
===Second stint with Buccaneers===
Spurlock re-signed with the Buccaneers on December 22, 2009. In his first game back with the Bucs, he returned a punt for a touchdown, leading to a 20-17 victory for Tampa Bay over the 13-1 New Orleans Saints.
Spurlock re-signed with the Buccaneers on December 22, 2009. In his first game back with the Bucs, he returned a punt for a touchdown, leading to a 20–17 victory for Tampa Bay over the 13–1 New Orleans Saints.


On November 7, 2010, against the Atlanta Falcons, Spurlock returned a squib kick for a touchdown. It was the second kickoff return for a touchdown in his career.
On November 7, 2010, against the Atlanta Falcons, Spurlock returned a squib kick for a touchdown. It was the second kickoff return for a touchdown in his career.
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===Jacksonville Jaguars===
===Jacksonville Jaguars===
The [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] signed Spurlock on October 5, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-10-05 |title=Jags address special teams, sign Spurlock |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8465465/jacksonville-jaguars-sign-return-specialist-michael-spurlock |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref>
The [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] signed Spurlock on October 5, 2012.


===Second stint with Chargers===
===Second stint with Chargers===
Spurlock was claimed off waivers on November 28, 2012 after the Jaguars released him to make room for Jason Babin.
Spurlock was claimed off waivers on November 28, 2012, after the Jaguars released him to make room for Jason Babin.


===Detroit Lions===
===Detroit Lions===
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===Dallas Cowboys===
===Dallas Cowboys===
Spurlock signed with the [[Dallas Cowboys]] on December 18, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last=Crisp|first=Scott|title=Cowboys Add WR Spurlock, DT Kearse|url=http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Cowboys-Add-WR-Spurlock-DT-Kearse-236432421.html|work=NBCDFW.com|publisher=NBCUniversal Media, LLC|accessdate=December 21, 2013}}</ref> While playing against the [[Washington Redskins]] in his first game with the Cowboys, Spurlock returned a punt for 62 yards to set up the team's first touchdown.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Redskins - Recap - December 22, 2013 - ESPN|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=331222028|work=ESPN.com|publisher=Associated Press|accessdate=December 23, 2013}}</ref>
Spurlock signed with the [[Dallas Cowboys]] on December 18, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last=Crisp|first=Scott|title=Cowboys Add WR Spurlock, DT Kearse|url=http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Cowboys-Add-WR-Spurlock-DT-Kearse-236432421.html|work=NBCDFW.com|date=December 18, 2013 |publisher=NBCUniversal Media, LLC|accessdate=December 21, 2013}}</ref> While playing against the [[Washington Redskins]] in his first game with the Cowboys, Spurlock returned a punt for 62 yards to set up the team's first touchdown.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Redskins – Recap – December 22, 2013 – ESPN|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=331222028|work=ESPN.com|publisher=Associated Press|access-date=December 23, 2013}}</ref>


In order to make room for quarterback [[Jon Kitna]], the Cowboys released Spurlock on December 25, 2013. He was re-signed by the Lions later that day.<ref>{{cite web|last=Meinke|first=Kyle|title=Detroit Lions claim former returner Micheal Spurlock from Cowboys|url=http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_claim_former_rec.html|work=MLive.com|publisher=MLive Media Group|accessdate=December 30, 2013}}</ref>
In order to make room for quarterback [[Jon Kitna]], the Cowboys released Spurlock on December 25, 2013. He was re-signed by the Lions later that day.<ref>{{cite web|last=Meinke|first=Kyle|title=Detroit Lions claim former returner Micheal Spurlock from Cowboys|url=http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_claim_former_rec.html|work=MLive.com|date=December 26, 2013 |publisher=MLive Media Group|accessdate=December 30, 2013}}</ref>


===Chicago Bears===
===Chicago Bears===
Spurlock signed with the [[Chicago Bears]] on June 3, 2014. He was waived from the [[Chicago Bears]] on September 9, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mayer|first=Larry|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-re-sign-Britton-cut-Spurlock/7acec5c1-9269-4a16-b3cd-ea4eb89cac0e|title=Bears re-sign Britton, cut Spurlock|publisher=[[Chicago Bears]]|date=September 9, 2014|accessdate=September 9, 2014}}</ref>
Spurlock signed with the [[Chicago Bears]] on June 3, 2014. He was waived by the Bears on September 9.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mayer|first=Larry|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-re-sign-Britton-cut-Spurlock/7acec5c1-9269-4a16-b3cd-ea4eb89cac0e|title=Bears re-sign Britton, cut Spurlock|publisher=[[Chicago Bears]]|date=September 9, 2014|accessdate=September 9, 2014}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.buccaneers.com/team/roster/Micheal-Spurlock/484070a4-7f41-4b94-a646-3b5f0058f03e Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio]
*[http://www.buccaneers.com/team/roster/Micheal-Spurlock/484070a4-7f41-4b94-a646-3b5f0058f03e Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120117015018/http://www.buccaneers.com/team/roster/Micheal-Spurlock/484070a4-7f41-4b94-a646-3b5f0058f03e |date=January 17, 2012 }}


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Latest revision as of 23:48, 23 December 2024

Micheal Spurlock
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Position:Running backs coach
Personal information
Born: (1983-01-31) January 31, 1983 (age 41)
Indianola, Mississippi, U.S.
Career information
College:University of Mississippi, 2005 (undergraduate) University of Phoenix (graduate)
Undrafted:2006
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:47
Receiving yards:502
Receiving touchdowns:3
Return yards:3,367
Return touchdowns:5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Micheal Curtis Spurlock (born January 31, 1983) is an American football coach and former wide receiver. He is the running backs coach for the University of Southern Mississippi, a position he has held since 2024. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Ole Miss.

Spurlock has also played for the San Diego Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, and Florida Tuskers.

Early life

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At Gentry High School in Indianola, Mississippi, he passed for Class 5A state records of 3,348 yards and 35 touchdowns in 2000, also rushed for another 1,161 yards and scored 10 touchdowns, giving him 4,509 total yards and 45 touchdowns during senior campaign. He also currently holds the Mississippi High School State record for passing yards in a single game (581) and touchdowns in a single game (9). He earned three letters in football, four in baseball and three in basketball, playing as a shortstop-pitcher in baseball, was three-time selection as team's Most Valuable Player and Best Defensive Player. He was also the starting guard in basketball.

College career

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While at Ole Miss, he played in all 11 games, starting eight, seven at quarterback, and the season finale at running back, as a senior in 2005. As quarterback, he passed for 1,709 yards on 142-of-267 completions with seven touchdowns and nine interceptions and rushed for two touchdowns. He appeared in seven-of-11 games in 2004 as a junior, connected on 30-of-70 passes for 341 yards, and rushed 27 times for 59 yards. He only played in two of 13 games as a sophomore in 2003 as he was behind Eli Manning on the depth chart and he completed seven-of-eight passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns. His only action of 2002 as a redshirt freshman came against the Arkansas State Indians. He redshirted in 2001.

Professional career

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Arizona Cardinals

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Spurlock signed with the Cardinals as an undrafted free agent rookie in 2006. Spurlock spent most of the year on the practice squad but was promoted to the roster on December 29, 2006, and in his first NFL game against the San Diego Chargers tied for the team lead with four receptions.

First stint with Buccaneers

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On December 16, 2007, Spurlock became the first player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise history to return a kickoff for a touchdown in a regular season game, taking a kick back 90 yards for a score in a game against the Atlanta Falcons. At the time, Tampa Bay had not returned a kickoff for a touchdown in their entire 32-year history when this was accomplished; it was the 1,865th kickoff the Buccaneers had ever received. He was cut by the team on August 31, 2008, but was quickly re-signed to their practice squad.

San Francisco 49ers

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On January 21, 2009, Spurlock was signed to a future contract by the San Francisco 49ers.

After the 2009 preseason, Spurlock was officially signed to the team, due to first round draft pick Michael Crabtree holding out. He was waived by the team on November 3.

Second stint with Buccaneers

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Spurlock re-signed with the Buccaneers on December 22, 2009. In his first game back with the Bucs, he returned a punt for a touchdown, leading to a 20–17 victory for Tampa Bay over the 13–1 New Orleans Saints.

On November 7, 2010, against the Atlanta Falcons, Spurlock returned a squib kick for a touchdown. It was the second kickoff return for a touchdown in his career.

San Diego Chargers

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The San Diego Chargers signed Spurlock on April 4, 2012. Spurlock returned a 99-yard kick off return for a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders. The San Diego Chargers released Spurlock on October 3, 2012.[1]

Jacksonville Jaguars

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The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Spurlock on October 5, 2012.[2]

Second stint with Chargers

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Spurlock was claimed off waivers on November 28, 2012, after the Jaguars released him to make room for Jason Babin.

Detroit Lions

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Spurlock signed with the Detroit Lions on June 4, 2013.[3]

Dallas Cowboys

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Spurlock signed with the Dallas Cowboys on December 18, 2013.[4] While playing against the Washington Redskins in his first game with the Cowboys, Spurlock returned a punt for 62 yards to set up the team's first touchdown.[5]

In order to make room for quarterback Jon Kitna, the Cowboys released Spurlock on December 25, 2013. He was re-signed by the Lions later that day.[6]

Chicago Bears

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Spurlock signed with the Chicago Bears on June 3, 2014. He was waived by the Bears on September 9.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Chargers make room, release Micheal Spurlock". utsandiego.com. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  2. ^ "Jags address special teams, sign Spurlock". ESPN.com. Associated Press. October 5, 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Twitter / ttwentyman: CB Darius Slay didn't make trip and is out. CB Chris Greenwood has been signed off practice squad and WR Micheal Spurlock has been released
  4. ^ Crisp, Scott (December 18, 2013). "Cowboys Add WR Spurlock, DT Kearse". NBCDFW.com. NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
  5. ^ "Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Redskins – Recap – December 22, 2013 – ESPN". ESPN.com. Associated Press. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
  6. ^ Meinke, Kyle (December 26, 2013). "Detroit Lions claim former returner Micheal Spurlock from Cowboys". MLive.com. MLive Media Group. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
  7. ^ Mayer, Larry (September 9, 2014). "Bears re-sign Britton, cut Spurlock". Chicago Bears. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
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