Brian St. Pierre

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name=Brian St. Pierre
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currentteam=Arizona Cardinals
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currentpositionplain=Quarterback
birthdate=birth date and age|1979|11|28
birthplace=Salem, Massachusetts
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weight=230
debutyear=2004
debutteam=Pittsburgh Steelers
college=Boston College
draftyear=2003
draftround=5
draftpick=163
pastteams=
* Pittsburgh Steelers (2003-2004)
* Baltimore Ravens (2005)
* Pittsburgh Steelers (2006-2007)
* Arizona Cardinals (2008-present)
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statweek=17
statseason=2007
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statlabel2=Passing yards
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Brian St. Pierre (born November 28 1979 in Salem, Massachusetts) is an American football quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Boston College. He was also well known for his good sportsmanship through every game of his college career.

St. Pierre has also played for the Baltimore Ravens in his career.

Early life

St. Pierre attended St. John's Preparatory School in Danvers, Massachusetts.

College career

St. Pierre graduated from Boston College, where he was the starting quarterback in 2001 and 2002.

Professional career

First stint with Steelers

He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 4th round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played third and fourth string quarterback for the Steelers. In 2004 he made an appearance in the season finale against the Buffalo Bills he was 0/1 passing and he had 5 carries (4 of which were kneel-downs) for -3 yards. On September 3, 2005 he was waived.

Baltimore Ravens

On September 22, 2005, the Ravens signed him to their practice squad, activating him on December 8. The Ravens released him as part of their mandatory cuts on September 2, 2006. He never appeared in a game for the Ravens.

econd stint with Steelers

On September 4, 2006, he was signed to the Steelers' practice squad as an emergency quarterback, because starter Ben Roethlisberger was out with a recent appendectomy.

St. Pierre became an unrestricted free agent in the 2008 offseason. He never appeared in a game for the Steelers during this second stint.

Arizona Cardinals

On March 27, 2008, St. Pierre signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals, where he will play for former Steelers offensive coordinator and current Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt.

External links

* [http://www.azcardinals.com/team/bio.php?PRKey=183 Arizona Cardinals bio]
* [http://bceagles.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/st.pierre_brian00.html Boston College Eagles bio]
* [http://news.steelers.com/team/player/49250/ Pittsburgh Steelers bio]