6'5"
270+ lb. Patrick Manning Kerney was born December 30, 1976 in Trenton, New
Jersey and grew up in Newtown, Pennsylvania. He is a professional football
player, a defensive end with the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL. He played
college football at Virginia although he was initially recruited to play
lacrosse.Kerney was drafted as the thirtieth overall pick in the 1999 NFL
Draft by the Atlanta Falcons, wearing the number 97 jersey. He started out
playing outside linebacker and struggled for a couple of years. When Atlanta
switched to a 4-3 defense, he was back at defensive end. He played in the
2005 Pro Bowl.In 2006, Kerney's 105 game starting streak came to an end
with a torn right pectoral muscle that required surgery. (Kerney was injured
while tackling Cleveland Browns tight end Steve Heiden.) He did not return
to the game following this injury.On February 23, 2007, Kerney opted out
the last two years of his contract with the Atlanta Falcons to become an
unrestricted free agent. On March 5, 2007 he signed a six-year, $39.5 million
contract with the Seahawks that included $19.5 million in guaranteed money.
In 2007 he made the Pro Bowl again while playing for the Seahawks, and led
the NFC in sacks with 14.5. Unfortunately he will miss the Pro Bowl due
to shoulder surgery. |
