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Marcus Spears (defensive end)

Marcus warming up for a 2008 game in Texas Stadium.
NameMarcus Spears
Width300
CaptionMarcus warming up for a 2008 game in Texas Stadium.
CurrentteamDallas Cowboys
Currentnumber98
CurrentpositionDefensive end
NameMarcus Spears
Birth DateMarch 8, 1983(age 29)
Birth PlaceBaton Rouge, Louisiana
|heightft6
Heightin4
Weight315
Debutyear2005
DebutteamDallas Cowboys
CollegeLouisiana State
Draftyear2005
Draftround1
Draftpick20
Pastteams *Dallas Cowboys (2005-present)
Statweek17
Statseason2009
Statlabel1Tackles
Statvalue1166
Statlabel2Sacks
Statvalue28.0
Statlabel3Interceptions
Statvalue30
NflSPE097918

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For the offensive lineman, see Marcus Spears (offensive tackle).

Marcus Raishonie Spears (born March 8, 1983 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was selected in the 1st round (20th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.

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Moore: A JJ Watt pick makes more sense than Smith or Amukamara - Dallas Morning News Tweet this news
Dallas Morning News---Marcus Spears-, Igor Olshansky, Stephen Bowen and Jason Hatcher rotated among the two defensive end spots. They managed only 2.5 sacks and 21 quarterback pressures among them in 2010. None of them forced or recovered a turnover. ... - Date : Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:18:05 GMT+00:00
Dallas Cowboys 2011 Draft Preview - Sacramento Bee Tweet this news
Sacramento Bee---...- Ohio State); 2005 - DeMarcus Ware (OLB, Troy), -Marcus Spears- (DL, LSU); 2004 - none; 2003 - Terence Newman (CB, Kansas State); 2002 - Roy Williams (S, Oklahoma). Reader comments on Sacbee.com are the opinions of the writer, not The - Date : Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:55:49 GMT+00:00
Breaking down the DLs: Dallas - ESPN (blog) Tweet this news
ESPN (blog)--Jason Hatcher also should be restricted, but -Marcus Spears- is unrestricted and very well could leave. Spears fits the mold of a 3-4 end, but is really just a two-down player and doesn't offer enough of a pass-rush to spend big money on - Date : Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:01:22 GMT+00:00
LSU Football: 10 Players That Will Emerge in 2011 - Bleacher Report Tweet this news
Bleacher Report--Johnson has the potential to be the next superstar defensive tackle for the Tigers following in the footsteps of Drake Nevis, Tyson Jackson, Glenn Dorsey and -Marcus Spears-. Australian punter Brad Wing had a great spring game as well, wi - Date : Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:46:00 GMT+00:00
The belief: The Cowboys should draft USC tackle Tyron Smith - SportingNews.com Tweet this news
SportingNews.com---Marcus Spears- is likely on his way out as a free agent, and Stephen Bowen and Jason Hatcher are also free agents. The Cowboys would have a hard time going wrong taking one of these defensive ends at No. 9 -- Da'Quan Bowers, Camero - Date : Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:17:26 GMT+00:00
Game Film: Pioli's Pre-Draft Press Conference - Arrowhead Addict Tweet this news
Arrowhead Addict---Marcus Spears- bludgeoning an opponent with his helmet during a scrimmage. Cris Dishman scooping up random fumbles and being referred to as a playmaker. Carlton Gray's multi-million dollar contract. Gunther saying the quantity of r - Date : Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:05:26 GMT+00:00
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Adrenaline Vault---Marcus Spears- on Commodore 64 pricing available: They're just cashing in on the retro-computing... ▪ Matthew Booth on The Sims: Medieval PC review: Hey Cat, thanks for taking the time to read my review!... ▪ nytebyte on Retail - Date : Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:02:05 GMT+00:00
NFL Draft 2011: Who Could Be This Year's Jay Ratliff? - Bleacher Report Tweet this news
Bleacher Report--He was the 222nd player chosen in the 2005 NFL Draft, the same year the 'Boys picked DeMarcus Ware and -Marcus Spears-. Ratliff is, hands down, the best 3-4 nose tackle in the NFC East and some may argue that he's one of the bes - Date : Mon, 18 Apr 2011 03:38:24 GMT+00:00
Dallas Cowboys: Will the Dallas Cowboys Pursue CB Nnamdi Asomugha? - Bleacher Report Tweet this news
Bleacher Report--That may be true, but I don't see them spending that much on re-signing free agent -Marcus Spears- so they might save money. And if they can upgrade the offensive line through the draft there only real need is corner. Besides, Asoumu - Date : Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:28:46 GMT+00:00
Gosselin's Cowboys first-round draft options: JJ Watt - Dallas Morning News Tweet this news
Dallas Morning News--With -Marcus Spears- a potential free agent, the Cowboys have an opening at defensive end in their front seven. And Igor Olshansky hasn't exactly entrenched himself at the other end with no sacks, forced fumbles or fumble recover - Date : Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:20:32 GMT+00:00

Career statistics :
Year Team G Tack Solo Ast TFL Sack FF FR Int Yds Lng TD Pass Def.
2005 Dallas Cowboys 16 31 20 11   - 1.5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
2006 Dallas Cowboys 16 45 29 16   - 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
2007 Dallas Cowboys 16 30 19 11 2 2.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3
Total 48 106 68 38   - 4.5 2 1 0 0 0 0 7

2005 NFL Draft First Round Selections

Alex Smith * Ronnie Brown * Braylon Edwards * Cedric Benson * Carnell Williams * Adam Jones * Troy Williamson * Antrel Rolle * Carlos Rogers * Mike Williams * DeMarcus Ware * Shawne Merriman * Jammal Brown * Thomas Davis * Derrick Johnson * Travis Johnson * David Pollack * Erasmus James * Alex Barron * Marcus Spears * Matt Jones * Mark Clayton * Fabian Washington * Aaron Rodgers * Jason Campbell * Chris Spencer * Roddy White * Luis Castillo * Marlin Jackson * Heath Miller * Mike Patterson * Logan Mankins

Dallas Cowboys first-round draft picks

Lilly * Jordan * Appleton * Morton * Niland * Homan * C. Hill * D. Thomas * T. Smith * B. Thomas * DuPree * E. Jones * Young * R. White * Henderson * Kyle * Dorsett * Bethea * Shaw * Richards * R. Hill * Jeffcoat * Cannon * Brooks * Sherrard * Noonan * Irvin * Aikman * E. Smith * Maryland * Harper * Pritchett * K. Smith * R. Jones * Carver * LaFleur * Ellis * Ekuban * R. Williams * Newman * Ware * Spears * Carpenter * Spencer * F. Jones * Jenkins * Bryant

Dallas Cowboys 2005 NFL Draft selections

DeMarcus Ware * Marcus Spears * Kevin Burnett * Marion Barber * Chris Canty * Justin Beriault * Rob Petitti * Jay Ratliff

Dallas Cowboys current roster

Active Roster1 Mat McBriar * 3 Jon Kitna * 4 Delbert Alvarado * 7 Stephen McGee * 9 Tony Romo * 10 Matt Nichols * 11 Roy Williams * 13 Verran Tucker * 14 Terrell Hudgins * 15 Manuel Johnson * 16 Jesse Holley * 17 Sam Hurd * 18 David Buehler * 19 Miles Austin * 20 Alan Ball * 21 Mike Jenkins * 23 Tashard Choice * 24 Marion Barber III * 25 Pat Watkins * 26 Cletis Gordon * 28 Felix Jones * 31 Herb Donaldson * 32 Orlando Scandrick * 34 Deon Anderson * 35 Lonyae Miller * 36 Michael Hamlin * 37 Bryan McCann * 40 Danny McCray * 41 Terence Newman * 42 Barry Church * 43 Gerald Sensabaugh * 44 Chris Gronkowski * 48 Kevin Brock * 50 Donovan Woods * 51 Keith Brooking * 52 Leon Williams * 53 Steve Octavien * 55 Stephen Hodge * 56 Bradie James * 57 Victor Butler * 58 Jason Williams * 59 Brandon Williams * 60 Travis Bright * 62 Mike Tepper * 63 Kyle Kosier * 64 Montrae Holland * 65 Andre Gurode * 66 Junior Aumavae * 67 Phil Costa * 68 Doug Free * 70 Leonard Davis * 72 Stephen Bowen * 73 Will Barker * 74 Lorenzo Washington * 75 Marc Colombo * 77 Pat McQuistan * 78 Alex Barron * 79 Robert Brewster * 80 Martellus Bennett * 82 Jason Witten * 83 Titus Ryan * 84 Patrick Crayton * 85 Kevin Ogletree * 86 Scott Sicko * 89 John Phillips * 90 Jay Ratliff * 91 L. P. Ladouceur * 92 Marcus Dixon * 93 Anthony Spencer * 94 DeMarcus Ware * 95 Junior Siavii * 96 Marcus Spears * 97 Jason Hatcher * 98 Curtis Johnson * 99 Igor Olshansky
Unsigned draft picks27 Akwasi Owusu-Ansah * 30 Jamar Wall * 45 Sean Lee * 69 Sean Lissemore * 76 Sam Young * 88 Dez Bryant
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