Pete McMahon (born October 15, 1981) is a former

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offensive lineman. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round of the

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. He played college football at

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. McMahon has also been a member of the

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, New York Jets,

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, Chicago Rush,

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and New England Patriots.

Early years

McMahon attended

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, where he played football as an offensive and defensive lineman.

College career

McMahon played at the

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as a walk-on offensive lineman from 2000 through 2004.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

McMahon was drafted by the Raiders in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He suffered a knee injury in the team's 2005 training camp and was waived/injured on August 29, 2005, cleared waivers, and was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2005. He was then released from the injured reserve with an injury settlement the same day.

Cleveland Browns

On September 5, 2005, McMahon was signed to the Browns' practice squad, where he stayed through the 2005 season. He was re-signed to a future contract on January 2, 2006, but was waived on July 21, 2006.

New York Jets

McMahon was signed by the Jets on July 27, 2006, and waived on August 27, 2006.

First stint with Jaguars

The Jaguars signed McMahon to their practice squad on December 12, 2006. He was re-signed to a future contract on January 2, 2007 and assigned to NFL Europa as a member of the Hamburg Sea Devils for their 2007 season. He was waived by the Jaguars on September 1, 2007.

New York Dragons

McMahon was signed by the

of the

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on December 21, 2007 and waived on January 14, 2008.

Second stint with the Jaguars

McMahon was signed to a future contract by the Jaguars on January 22, 2008, but was waived by the team on July 25, 2008.

New England Patriots

McMahon was signed by the Patriots on July 30, 2008, but was waived on August 13, 2008.

Third stint with the Jaguars

On August 14, 2008, the Jaguars signed McMahon once again. He was waived by the team on August 30, 2008.

References

External links

Just Sports StatsJacksonville Jaguars bioNew England Patriots bio
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