Lance Briggs

Professional football linebacker Lance Briggs who currently plays for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was also named to the 2009 NFC Pro Bowl team.Chicago Tribune: Briggs named to 4th straight Pro Bowl

In April of 2009, Briggs, who visited with fans with a bandage on his hand, stated that he accidentally cut himself while shaving, using an old-fashioned straight razor. If he failed to notify the Bears of the injury, he could be disciplined under his contract terms.ESPN.com: Report: Briggs Says He Cut Himself

Briggs attended Elk Grove High School in California where he was a three-year letterman. He was a three-time first-team All-Pac-10 Conference selection as a linebacker at the University of Arizona where he was named team's Defensive Most Valuable Player as a senior.Official Team Site: Lance Briggs

He entered NFL as a third-round selection (68th overall) by Chicago in the 2003 NFL draft. He was named to Pro Bowl for 4 consecutive seasons (2005-2008). According to STATS, Inc., he leads all linebackers and ranks second overall in stuffs over the past five seasons. He also became the first linebacker in NFL history to return an interception for a score in each of his first three campaigns.Official Team Site: Lance Briggs

• Mahalo's Guide to the Chicago Bears
• Pro-Football-Reference.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6' 1"
  • Weight: 240 lbs
  • Professional Debut: 2003

• November 12, 1980: Born in Sacramento, California

• 1999 - 2002: first-team All Pac-10 selection at University of Arizona

• 2003: Drafted by the Chicago Bears

• July 25, 2003: Signed contract with Bears

• 2003 - Present: Chicago Bears

• 2005 - 2008: Named to NFC Pro Bowl

• March 7, 2008: Signed six-year contract with Chicago