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Rodney Dwayne Bailey (born October 7, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

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Early life

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A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Bailey attended St. Edward High School in nearby Lakewood, Ohio and was a letterman in football. He trucked Marty Mordarski in a memorable game against Padua. In football, he was named the Cleveland Division I Player of the Year by The Plain Dealer, and was a first-team Division I Associated All-State pick. In addition, he was named the Cleveland Touchdown Club player of the year and was named to numerous high school All-American teams. He graduated from St. Edward in 1997.

College career

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Entering Ohio State, Bailey was listed as one of the top 40 high school recruits in United States.[1] Bailey started as a true freshman and started 34 games in total. His senior year, Bailey was named a co-captain, named an all-Big Ten selection[2] and was honored as team defensive player of the year.

Bailey is a graduate of Ohio State University and completed his degree in only 3.5 years.[citation needed]


Professional career

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2001

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• Drafted in the 6th round by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[3]
• Played all 16 games with one start.
• Recorded 12 tackles (11 solo) and 2 sacks.

2002

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• Played all 16 games and 2 postseason games for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
• Recorded 18 tackles (15 solo), 5.5 sacks, and a fumble recovery.

2003

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• Played all 16 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
• Recorded 9 tackles (6 solo) and 2 sacks.

2004

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• Signed to the New England Patriots.
• Spent season on injured reserve.
• Earned a championship ring as a member of the winning team for Super Bowl XXXVIII.

2005

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• Signed September 14 to the Seattle Seahawks and played 8 games.
• Recorded 13 tackles (8 solos) and 2 forced fumbles.

2006

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• Played in 12 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
• Played in 50th game as a member of the Steelers.

2007

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• Signed with the Arizona Cardinals.
• Listed on depth chart as defensive tackle, a change from his usual position of defensive end.

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2001 PIT 16 1 26 14 12 2.0 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2002 PIT 16 0 30 21 9 5.5 8 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0
2003 PIT 16 0 10 7 3 2.0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2005 SEA 8 0 15 9 6 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2006 PIT 12 0 9 3 6 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2007 ARI 16 0 16 11 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
84 1 106 65 41 9.5 20 0 0 0 0 4 1 2 0 0

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2001 PIT 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2002 PIT 2 0 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2005 SEA 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 0 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

After football

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In 2009, St. Edward announced that Bailey would be inducted into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame.[4]

References

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from Grokipedia
Rodney Bailey is an American wedding and event photographer known for his photojournalistic style that captures authentic, unposed moments and emphasizes storytelling over staged poses. He founded his boutique studio, Photojournalism by Rodney Bailey, at age 18 after beginning photography as a teenager, and has documented thousands of weddings and special events for over three decades, primarily in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area but also internationally. His work has earned recognition as a trendsetter in the industry, including features by Rangefinder Magazine and ABC Nightline highlighting his approach to documentary-style coverage. Bailey has photographed high-profile assignments such as Oprah Winfrey's "Live Your Best Life" Tour and has been voted a top wedding photographer in regional readers' polls, with his images appearing in bridal magazines and wedding planning resources. He operates his studio with a team of experienced photographers and focuses on serving clients in prestigious venues across the D.C. region while maintaining an unobtrusive presence to preserve genuine emotions during celebrations.

Early career

Rodney Bailey bought his first camera at age 13, photographed his first event at age 16, and launched Photojournalism by Rodney Bailey two years later at age 18. As of 2016, he had 27 years of experience in the field; his studio has continued for over three decades total.

Career

Rodney Bailey specializes in storytelling and photojournalistic wedding and event photography, emphasizing real, organic moments and emotions. He is the principal and owner of the boutique studio Photojournalism by Rodney Bailey, based in the Washington, D.C. area, with work published in industry publications, textbooks, and books on events, food, travel, and leisure. Bailey has documented events across the United States, Caribbean, Virgin Islands, Mexico, Italy, Spain, and Asia. In his personal time, he travels with his wife Darcy (who assists with studio operations) and their daughter, and pursues underwater photography as an avid scuba diver. No further details on early life or additional professions are sourced.
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