Lance Briggs


Briggs in 2011.
Linebacker
Date of birth: (1980-11-12) November 12, 1980 (age 32)
Place of birth: Los Angeles, California
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Weight: 244 lb (111 kg)
High school: Elk Grove (CA)
College: Arizona
NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 3 / Pick: 68
Debuted in 2003 for the Chicago Bears
  • Chicago Bears (2003–present)
Roster status: Active
  • Pro Bowl (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
  • All-Pro (2005, 2006, 2009)
  • NFC champion (2006)
Tackles 1,071
Quarterback sacks 12.0
Interceptions 15
Forced fumbles 16

Lance Marell Briggs (born November 12, 1980) is an American football linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Arizona, and was drafted by the Bears in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He is a seven-time Pro Bowl selection.

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