• Mike Peterson is a middle linebacker playing for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League.

  After playing six seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Peterson reportedly signed with the Atlanta Falcons on March 10, 2009. The financial details of the two-year contract were not immediately announced.ESPN.com: Sources: Peterson, Falcons Agree

• 1. Full name: Porter Michael PetersonJacksonville Jaguars: Mike Peterson
  2. Born: June 17, 1976NFL.com: Mike Peterson
  3. Birthplace: Gainesville, FloridaNFL.com: Mike Peterson
  4. Height: 6'1"NFL.com: Mike Peterson
  5. Weight: 238 lbsNFL.com: Mike Peterson
  6. Position: Middle linebackerNFL.com: Mike Peterson
  7. Jersey:
     1. 54NFL.com: Mike Peterson
  8. College: University of FloridaJacksonville Jaguars: Mike Peterson
  9. NFL draft: 36th overall in 1999 (Indianapolis Colts)Jacksonville Jaguars: Mike Peterson
  10. Started the Mike Peterson FoundationJacksonville Jaguars: Mike Peterson

• College Football Career

  Prior to playing professionally, Peterson played college football with the Florida Gators in the NCAA. He started in 24 games, recording 249 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss, 8.5 sacks and three forced fumbles. Peterson helped the Gators reach four-consecutive bowl games, earning All-SEC honors his senior season.Jacksonville Jaguars: Mike Peterson

• NFL Career

  Mike Peterson was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1999 NFL draft. After playing four seasons with the Colts, Peterson became an unrestricted free agent and signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Peterson played in every game until tearing his pectoral muscle on October 8, 2006, against the New York Jets, ending his season. A year before his injury, Peterson recorded 131 total tackles, including 6.0 sacks and four interceptions.Jacksonville Jaguars: Mike Peterson

  On November 3, 2008, Peterson was sent home by Jaguars coach Jeck Del Rio. Peterson reportedly had been insubordinate following a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Peterson returned to the Panthers on November 7, 2008. ESPN.com: Linebacker Peterson rejoins Jags (November 7, 2008)

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