Patrick MacDonald (born February 20, 1982) is a former NFL and CFL professional football player. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2007 and was the second player in the school's history to go to the NFL. He was drafted by the Calgary Stampeders in the third round of the

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. He played

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. MacDonald has also been a member of the

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, Winnipeg Blue Bombers,Winnipeg Blue Bombers bio
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and

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, winning a Grey Cup in 2008 and 2010. MacDonald is now an entrepreneur and lives in Victoria, Canada with his wife and two children.

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1982 births Living people Alberta Golden Bears football players American football defensive tackles American football long snappers Calgary Stampeders players Canadian football defensive linemen Carolina Panthers players New Orleans Saints players Players of Canadian football from Ontario Seattle Seahawks players Canadian football people from Toronto University of Alberta alumni {{Canadianfootball-defensive-lineman-stub