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Leigh Bodden on Sunday Night Football
Patriots cornerback inducted into Duquesne Sports Hall of Famet wo weeks ago
-by DuquesneSports.net Nov 15, 2009
Patriots LB Trying To Get Better
Young LB isn't quite yet himself, and he knows it. Still, he can't wait to play nexdt week
-by PatriotsInsider.com Oct 15, 2009
CB Leigh Bodden: Stat Leader Or Playmaker?
-by PatriotsInsider.com Oct 15, 2009
Leigh Bodden Highlights Hall of Fame Class
Candace Futrell (basketball), Damien Pottinger (soccer) and Bodden will be honored on Oct. 30
-by DuquesneSports.net Oct 12, 2009
CB Leigh Bodden: Interception Stops Ravens' Redzone Drive
-by DuquesneSports.net Oct 4, 2009
Another Reason To Watch Monday Night Football
Leigh Bodden's New England Patriots play the Buffalo Bills at 7 pm in the 1st of 2 games tonight
-by DuquesneSports.net Sep 14, 2009
Northeast Conference in the NFL
Former NEC Greats Expand Presence in Pros
-by DuquesneSports.net Sep 11, 2009
Looking Ahead
A look at the Patriots roster reveals some interesting developments for 2009
-by PatriotsInsider.com Sep 9, 2009
CB Leigh Bodden: Looks To Improve vs Washington
-by PatriotsInsider.com Aug 28, 2009
CB Leigh Bodden: He's in Pro Bowl Form
-by PatriotsInsider.com Aug 3, 2009
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Injury News:
CB Leigh Bodden: Limited in Practice (Part 43)
-by theOBR.com Nov 16, 2007
Bodden Bouncing Back
-by theOBR.com Jun 12, 2007
Browns-Chiefs: Friday Player News
-by theOBR.com Dec 1, 2006
Browns-Bengals: Gameday Inactives
-by theOBR.com Nov 26, 2006
DB Leigh Bodden: Held out of Panthers game
-by DuquesneSports.net Oct 8, 2006

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Leigh Bodden
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 200
Position: DB
Date of Birth: 09/24/1980
Birthplace: Hyattsville,  MD
Experience: 3
High School: Northwestern HS
(Hyattsville, MD)
College: Duquesne


Biography:

How Acquired: Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns on May 2, 2003.

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Pro Experience
Cleveland Browns (2003-present )

2005: Bodden gained the Browns' starting right cornerback spot in week eight after highly-touted free agent signee Gary Baxter (Ravens) was knocked out for the season with a torn pectoral muscle, more than doubled his previous season-best production with 56 tackles, all but 11 solo stops. The Washington, D.C. area native also picked off a team-best three interceptions and defended 14 passes while forcing two fumbles. Bodden established a career-high with eight tackles at Houston on Oct. 30 and at Pittsburgh on Nov. 13. 2004: Bodden played in eight games, including one start, before a season-ending bicep injury placed him on Injured-Reserve on Nov. 9. Prior to his injury he led the team with 18 special teams tackles.
2003: Began season as an undrafted free agent, playing way onto special teams during training camp... got first playing time at cornerback against Arizona, recording an interception... Played cornerback in the nickel package and moved on to starting assignments due to injuries to Browns starting corners Daylon McCutcheon and Anthony Henry... Recorded seven tackles during first career start, against Seattle... Recorded tackles as defensive back, plus 11 more on special teams.


College Experience
Duquesne University (1999-2002)

Two-time consensus All-American helped Duquesne to four consecutive Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Football League titles (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)…Duquesne went 37-8 overall and 27-1 in MAAC play during his four-year career…Finished his career tied for second on the all-time NCAA I-AA interception list with 28—two behind record holder Rashean Mathis of Bethune-Cookman…Still holds Duquesne interception record with 28, 13 more than second place Dave Pucka… As a senior finished the season with 7 interceptions for 71 yards, 23 tackles and a team-high 4 fumble recoveries…As a junior tied his own school record with 9 interceptions for 51 yards and 1 touchdown…Also had 34 tackles and 3 tackles for loss for 12 yards and 2 forced fumbles…Established a school record as a sophomore with 9 interceptions in 11 games…Rolled up 175 yards on his interception returns, which also set a school mark…Added 46 tackles, a team-high 17 PBU, 3 forced fumbles and 3 tackles for loss…As a freshman had 4 interceptions, 21 tackles and 5 PBU.

Contract Status: Signed through 2009 season.