Brian Patrick Stablein (born April 14, 1970) is a former

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wide receiver in the

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Early years

Stablein played

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in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was a

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to the

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team in

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. He earned a scholarship in 1990 with the

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Professional career

Denver Broncos

He was drafted by the

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in the eighth round of the

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. On August 22, 1993, he was waived along with 11 other players.

Cincinnati Bengals

On August 25, 1993, he was claimed off of waivers by the

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. He was waived by the Bengals on August 31, 1993.

Indianapolis Colts

From 1994 to 1997, Stablein played four seasons with the

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, where he caught 51 passes for 540 yards and caught 2 touchdown passes.

New England Patriots

On March 19, 1998, he signed a three-year contract with the

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, and was projected to replace the departed

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on returns. In 5 exhibition games with the team, he caught two passes for 19 yards and fair caught his only 2 punt return attempts. He was waived on August 31, 1998.

Detroit Lions

On September 1, 1998, he signed with the

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, where he played from 1998 to 2000, catching 26 passes for 252 yards and one touchdown.

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1970 births Living people Players of American football from Erie, Pennsylvania American football wide receivers Ohio State Buckeyes football players Indianapolis Colts players Detroit Lions players {{widereceiver-1970s-stub