Tyronne Darnell Green (born April 6, 1986) is a former

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. Greene was born in

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and attended

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where he played both football and basketball. He played

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. He was drafted by the

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in the fourth round of the

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Professional career

San Diego Chargers

Green was selected by the

with the 133rd overall pick in the

New England Patriots

Green signed with the

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on July 25, 2013.

Dallas Cowboys

Green was signed by the

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on May 27, 2014. A month later the Cowboys placed him on injured reserve, but was later released with an injury settlement.

Carolina Panthers

Green was signed to a futures contract by the Carolina Panthers on December 31, 2014. On February 7, 2016, Green's Panthers played in

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. In the game, the Panthers fell to the

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by a score of 24–10.

Personal life

Green is the first cousin of

tight end The tight end (TE) is a position in American football, arena football, and Canadian football, on the offense. The tight end is often a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like ...

Ladarius Green Ladarius Green (born May 29, 1990) is a former American football tight end. He played college football at Louisiana–Lafayette and was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Early life Green was born in Be ...

, who played for the

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. The two played together for

for one season in 2012.

References

External links

Auburn Tigers bioNew England Patriots bioSan Diego Chargers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Green, Tyronne 1986 births Living people Players of American football from Pensacola, Florida American football offensive guards Auburn Tigers football players San Diego Chargers players New England Patriots players Dallas Cowboys players Carolina Panthers players