Robert Victor Agnone (born October 2, 1985) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2009. He was also a member of the

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and

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. He played

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Early years

Agnone attended Red Land High School in the small town of

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(pop. 362 ( 2010 census)), where he played football and

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. As a receiver in football, he was an honorable mention all-state selection.

College career

After graduating from high school, Agnone attended the

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beginning in 2004. He

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his freshman season, while seeing time at

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in drills. He played in one game in 2005. He transferred to the

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during the winter, and took part in that school's spring drills. He joined quarterback

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and tight end

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in the 2006 season, making 17 catches on the season for 241 yards. In his 2007 junior season, Agnone took the starting job from a graduated Patrick, 38 catches for 484 yards and an honorable mention All-American selection. In 2008, he caught 16 passes for 161 yards.

Professional career

Washington Redskins

Agnone signed with the

as an

following the

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. He was waived by the Redskins on September 5, 2009, during final cuts.

New England Patriots

Agnone was signed to the

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of the

on September 8, 2009. He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on November 3, where he spent the remainder of the season before being re-signed to a future contract on January 12, 2010. He was waived by the Patriots on May 21, 2010.

Atlanta Falcons

Agnone was signed to the

on July 31, 2010

External links

New England Patriots bio

{{DEFAULTSORT:Agnone, Robbie 1985 births Living people Players of American football from York County, Pennsylvania American football tight ends Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football players Washington Redskins players New England Patriots players Atlanta Falcons players