Tyjuan Cedric Hagler (born December 3, 1981) is a former
American football
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linebacker
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National Football League
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. He was drafted by the Colts in the fifth round of the
2005 NFL Draft
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Cincinnati
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Bishop McNamara High School
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tackles
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on defense, and rushed for over 1,400 yards and 25
touchdown
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s on offense.
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
On November 4, 2009, it was reported that Hagler had suffered a ruptured biceps and would be on injured reserve for the rest of the season.On_August_10th,_2010,_he_was_signed_by_the_Seattle_Seahawks _to_a_one_year_contract._Colts_starting_LB_Hagler_out_for_season_with_torn_biceps.html" ;"title="Seattle Seahawks">On August 10th, 2010, he was signed by the Seattle Seahawks to a one year contract. Colts starting LB Hagler out for season with torn biceps">Seattle Seahawks">On August 10th, 2010, he was signed by the Seattle Seahawks to a one year contract. Colts starting LB Hagler out for season with torn biceps
National Football League
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. Published November 4, 2009. Retrieved November 4, 2009. Hagler contributed to the Colts' Super Bowl XLI victory over the Chicago Bears by recovering a fumble on a kickoff, fumbled by Gabe Reid.
Seattle Seahawks
Hagler signed with the Seattle Seahawks on August 10, 2010. He was waived at the end of training camp.
Second stint with Colts
Hagler re-signed with the Indianapolis Colts on September 29, 2010. He was waived on October 7, but re-signed with the Colts on October 10. During a key week 15 game against the
Jacksonville Jaguars
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, Hagler returned an onside kick from
Josh Scobee
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41 yards for a touchdown. The Colts ended up winning the game, 34–24, controlling their own destiny from that point on by winning the
AFC South
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