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Signed by the Bills as an unrestricted free agent on September 12, 2007 after being released by the Titans on 9/1/07, who signed him as an UFA on 3/26/07… Played in New Orleans in 2006 after being traded by the Falcons on 4/6/06… Entered the NFL as a 2003 Atlanta Falcons draft pick (2nd round, 55th overall) and played with the Falcons through the 2005 season
CAREER
Teams are 5-2 when Scott records an interception
2011
At KC (9-11): Made the start as an extra defensive back. Tied for a game-high 8 tackles including a game-high 3 tackles for loss. Posted a sack on Chiefs first drive to force a punt.
Vs. Oak (9-18): Posted one defensive tackle and one special teams tackle.
Vs. NE (9-25): Recorded the first of four INTs for the Buffalo defense. Offense coverted the turnover into 42-yard FG to close the first half. Finished with 10 tackles.
At Cin (10-2): Scored first NFL TD on a 43-yard INT-TD in the second quarter. Posted INT in consecutive games for the first time in his career. Added one defensive and one special teams tackle.
Vs. Phi (10-9): Earned a start against his hometown team. Posted four tackles. Added one special teams tackle.
At NYG (10-16): Posted three tackles.
Vs. Was (10-30): Posted four tackles as Buffalo held Washington to 152 net passing yards and John Beck to a passer rating of 53.6.
Vs. NYJ (11-6): Posted four tackles and one pass defensed.
At Dal (11-13): Recorded one tackle.
At Mia (11-20): Produced four tackles and one pass defensed.
At NYJ (11-27): Posted one tackle.
Vs. Ten (12-4): Produced two tackles including a tackle for loss and a pass defensed.
At SD (12-11): Recovered a fumble in the end zone in third quarter to score Bills’ only touchdown and also marked his second touchdown of the season. Added seven solo tackles and a pass defensed.
Vs. Mia (12-18): Produced one tackle.
Vs. Den (12-24): Posted one tackle.
At NE (1-1): Posted seven tackles.
2010:
vs. MIA (9/12): Posted 1.0 sack, two QB hits and added two tackles. Saw action at safety and linebacker in passing situations.
at GB (9/19): Finished with three tackles including one for loss. Saw action at both safety and linebacker.
at NE (9/26): Earned first start of the season as team opened with six defensive backs. Recorded eight tackles including one tackle for loss.
vs. NYJ (10/3): Played in his 100th career game. Posted two solo tackles including one for loss.
vs. JAX (10/10): Inactive.
at BAL (10/24): Returned to the line-up saw action on defense and special teams. Added one special teams tackle.
at KC (10/31): Posted one tackle and one pass defensed.
vs. CHI (11/7): Tied for the team lead with two passes defensed (Torbor). Also added a tackle.
vs. DET (11/14): Led all Bills DBs with seven tackles. Posted team’s only sack and added a pass defensed.
at CIN (11/21): Totaled three tackles and added 1.0 sacks, a tackle for loss and a QB hit. ... Established a career-high in sacks in a season with 3.0.
vs. PIT (11/28): Saw action on defense and special teams.
at MIN (12/5): Finished with one tackle.
vs. CLE (12/12): Led team with two special teams tackles. Saw action on defense and posted fumble recovery and one tackle.
at MIA (12/19): Recorded a pass defensed and a fumble recovery. Became the first Bill to record fumble recoveries in consecutive games since Nate Clements in games 9-10 in 2006.
vs. NE (12/26): Recorded one assisted tackle.
2009:
At NE (9/14) Tied a career-high and tied for second on the team with 10 tackles.
vs. TB (9/20) Registered his first interception as a Bill and first since 12/4/05 with ATL at Car. Added nine tackles including a TFL and two passes defensed.
at MIA (10/4), vs. CLE (10/11), at NYJ (10/18), at CAR (10/25), vs. HOU (11/1) Inactive due to injury (high ankle sprain).
at TEN (11/15) Started at the linebacker position (for first time in his career) and posted nine tackles. Added one tackle on special teams.
at JAX (11/22) Made his 50th career start (second of career at LB). Recorded nine solo tackles and first sack of the season. Added a forced fumble, a QB hit and a pass defensed that led to Wilson’s INT.
at KC (12/13) Recorded a game-high and tied a career-high with 10 solo tackles including two tackles for loss. Added 1.0 sacks and a quarterback hit. Made his fifth consecutive start at linebacker.
at ATL (12/27), vs. IND (1/3) Inactive (concussion)
2008:
Recorded his only sack of the season at Mia. (10/26), stalling a Dolphins drive which forced Miami to settle for a field goal…sack was his first since 2005
Recovered a fumble vs. SF (11/30), his first of the season and fourth of his career
Had a season-best 10 tackles (all solo) and one for a loss vs. Mia. (12/7)
2007:
Signed as a free agent on Sept. 25, 2007 and recorded 20 tackles and one pass defensed… Added 13 special teams tackles
Made first start of the season vs. NYG (12/23)
At Phi. (12/30), made second start of season and posted his sixth career forced fumble jarring the ball loose from Reggie Brown… Was his first FF on defense since 10/24/04 at KC while with the Falcons
2006 – SAINTS
Totaled nine tackles on defense and added eight on special teams, playing in nine games in a reserve role
Forced fumble on kickoff coverage at Pit. (11/12), but Steelers retained possession
Vs. Car. (12/31), posted team and season-high nine tackles
Played in a reserve role and on special teams in NFC Divisional Game victory vs. Phi. (1/13)
Recorded one tackle on defense in NFC Championship Game at Chi. (1/21)
2005 – FALCONS
Appeared in 16 games making 13 starts at free safety
Registered 73 tackles, five special team tackles, one sack, one interception and career-high seven passes defensed
Recorded only sack of season vs. Min. (10/2)
Set a team and career-high with 10 tackles at NO (10/16) and had three passes defensed
Recovered fumbled snap vs. NYJ (10/24); takeaway led to a Falcons TD
Posted one interception at Car. (12/4)
2004 – FALCONS
Started all 16 games at strong safety and ranked third on team with career-high 88 tackles and 2.5 sacks
Added one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and 10 tackles on special teams
Registered first NFL sack at SF (9/12), and added one in the following game vs. STL (9/19)
Recovered a fumble vs. Ari. (9/26) to enable Falcons to run out the clock in a 6-3 win
Posted an interception, a sack, and forced a fumble at Car. (10/3)
Notched career-high 10 tackles vs. Car. (12/18)
Contributed seven tackles in NFC Championship game victory at Phi. (1/23)
2003 – FALCONS
Played in 15 games with six starts and totaled 63 tackles, career-high two interceptions, three fumbles forced and one fumble recovery
Added four passes defensed and tied for team-high with career-high 13 tackles on special teams
Made first NFL start at CB at NYG (11/9) and hauled in first career interception while adding seven tackles and one fumble recovery
Picked up second interception of season at TB (12/20)
COLLEGE: Three-year starter at Penn State, playing in 48 games and ending career with 202 tackles, five interceptions, one fumble recovery and one forced fumble…Posted 77 tackles, four interceptions and 10 passes defensed in his senior season…Started every game at CB as a junior, recording 82 tackles and one sack…Graduated in May of 2003 with a degree in business management.
PERSONAL: Scott has played the piano, drums and saxophone since his childhood days…In an initiative to uplift and empower youth, Scott created The Bryan Scott “Pick Your Passion” Foundation For The Arts which encourages participation in music, visual and performing arts…Performed with recording artist Michelle Branch on Monday Night Football’s music competition “Monday Night at the Mic” in 2003…At Central Bucks (Doylestown, Penn.) High School earned AP Pennsylvania Big School Play of the Year and rushed for over 3,000 yards in his prep career…Also earned All-District for high school basketball team and All-State in track…Scott’s father is an oral surgeon…Born Bryan Anderson Scott in Washington, D.C.
COMMUNITY: Not only is Bryan very talented on the field, he is just as talented off the field. Bryan shared his gift of music and played the piano with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in front of 5,000 Buffalo Public School students. He is a great example to show students that you can play sports and get involved with the arts and be successful in both areas. Bryan is also featured in a PSA with BPO conductor JoAnn Falletta to join the two Buffalo teams together. To continue his love for music, Bryan joined the NFL Players Choir in Fair Park, Texas for the NFL Gospel Celebration. This was the 12th Annual Gospel Celebration which is held every year during the week leading up to the Super Bowl. The choir is made up of approximately 40 former and current NFL players.
Bryan is a very active member in the Play 60 Challenge as well. Bryan attended both the Kickoff Celebration and the Play 60 Fitness Party held in the Buffalo Bills Fieldhouse. Bryan along with his teammates helped the students in attendance understand the importance of staying active for 60 minutes a day and assisted in running the football-themed fitness stations. Bryan also showed his support by visiting Armor Elementary in Hamburg, NY which was named the “Play 60 Super School” through the Back to Football Friday Program. Bryan participated in the Ultimate Physical Education Class and presented the $10,000 grant to the school so they can continue their health and wellness initiatives.
He also served as an active spokesperson for the Buffalo Bills Billieve Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. Bryan attended the Light the Falls pink event on October 1st and took the stage with ease as they spoke to the crowd about the importance of early detection and raising awareness. Bryan also supported the league wide initiative by wearing pink cleats, gloves and wristbands during the BCA home game on October 3rd vs. the New York Jets.
Along with many of his teammates, Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo became a favorite place to visit for Bryan. Throughout the months of May, June and July, Bills players hosted a Cinco-de-Mayo party, Garden Stone Decorating parties and a Christmas in July party in the oncology and surgical floor playrooms. Players not only participated in arts and crafts, they also visited with patients and their families, signed autographs and posed for pictures.
Bryan participated in the 2010 Community Ticket Donation Program by donating 20 season tickets to various community groups in WNY. Over 200 people were part of B-Scott’s Buddies and attended Buffalo Bills home games where they were also treated to food and beverage coupons compliments of Bryan. He was also one of the spokespersons for the 2010 Kids Escaping Drugs Campaign “Take Pride in Making Strides.” With the help of Bryan raising awareness for the cause, Kids Escaping Drugs was able to raise $3,295 in a two hour autograph session.
Bryan participated in the Night out with the Bills which is put on by the Buffalo Pro Ministry Athletes in Action. The players in attendance shared stories about their views on faith, signed autographs and posed for pictures with over 700 members of the Buffalo Community.
In addition, he supported his teammates Brian Moorman and the PUNT Foundation as well as George Wilson and the S.A.F.E.T.Y. Foundation by attending their annual fundraising events in Buffalo. Bryan attended the Pottery Painting Party held in September and the Black Tie Gala in October for PUNT and the Thanksgiving event George put on in November.
