Cordaro Jerome "Cord" Howard (born July 2, 1987) is an American former

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. After playing

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for Georgia Tech, he was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2010.

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Howard was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent following the

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on April 24, 2010. He was placed on

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on December 28. He was released during final roster cuts on September 3, 2011.

Baltimore Ravens

Howard was signed by the Baltimore Ravens on July 25, 2012.

References

External links

Winnipeg Blue Bombers bio

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