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Sean is an avid reader. In fact, during the offseason he reads on average about a book a week. He enjoys mostly fiction but will read any type of book. His love of reading started at an early age. His mother was a fifth grade teacher, and growing up Sean was not allowed to play video games but could read as much as he wanted. In particular, he likes novels written by Steve Berry and David Baldacci. He also enjoys reading sports biographies, and just recently completed Tony Dungy’s autobiography “Quiet Strength.”CAREER TRANSACTIONSSigned a one-year contract with the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent from the Jets on February 29, 2008 ... Originally was a fifth-round draft choice (144th overall) of Dallas in 2004 ... Was waived by the Cowboys on September 6, 2004 and then signed to the team’s practice squad on September 8 ... Was activated to the 53-man roster on November 24, 2004 ... Was released by the Cowboys on September 3, 2005 ... Was signed to Dallas’ practice squad on September 4 before being activated to the 53-man roster on November 23, 2005 ... Was traded to the Jets on August 31, 2006 in exchange for an undisclosed draft pick.PRO CAREER AT A GLANCESplit time between the practice squad and 53-man roster of the Dallas Cowboys over his first two NFL seasons. In Sean’s two-year stint with the Jets, he had more opportunities at the tight end position, totaling nine receptions for 90 yards.PRO2009 (Chiefs): Played in 10 games (eight starts), registering 14 catches for 135 yards and 2 touchdowns, all career highs. Had a career day vs. the Giants (10/4) recording 5 catches for 58 yards and a touchdown. Caught his first career touchdown pass at Baltimore (9/13). Recorded at least one reception in the Chiefs first six games. 2008 (49ers, Saints, Dolphins): Had stints with three teams Played in eight games overall and caught three passes for 15 yards 2007 - Played in 10 games with one start ... Was inactive for six contests ... Recorded three receptions for 46 yards ... Also was credited with one kickoff return for 18 yards ... Entire receiving total came in game at Cincinnati (10/21) when he started in place of the injured Chris Baker (back) ... Caught a career-long 22-yard pass from Chad Pennington on the Jets’ first offensive play of the game, setting up a 57-yard TD pass from Pennington to Laveranues Coles two plays later ... Had a 22-yard reception in the third quarter as well, which was part of a Jets scoring drive that resulted in a field goal.2006 - Played in 16 games with three starts for the Jets after being acquired from Dallas just prior to the regular season ... Recorded six receptions for 44 yards ... First NFL reception came on a 10-yard grab from Chad Pennington in opener at Tennessee (9/10) ... That marked the first of two straight games in which he would catch a pass and three of the first four ... Saw action in a reserve role in First-Round Playoff game at New England (1/7/07).2005 - Missed the entire preseason with a sprained foot ... After spending the first 10 games of the regular season on the practice squad, went on to appear in three contests with one start ... Was inactive for three games ... Did not have any receptions.2004 - Played in six games with one start as a rookie ... Did not have any receptions ... Spent the first 10 games of the year on the Cowboys’ practice squad.COLLEGEWas a four-year letterman at Boston College (2000-03) ... Began his career with the Eagles as a defensive end before being moved to tight end for his sophomore season ... Finished with 75 receptions for 950 yards and 12 touchdowns ... Had his most productive season as a senior in 2003 when he caught 35 passes for 447 yards and six scores. . . His reception total that year was the most by a Boston College tight end since 1994 when Pete Mitchell had 55 catches ... Was a second-team All-Big East choice as a junior when he tallied 23 receptions for 280 yards and three TDs ... As a freshman defensive end in 2000, started six games and collected 29 tackles, including a sack ... Majored in history.PERSONALMarried (Liz) with a daughter, Emmie ... Attended St. Joseph’s High School in Buffalo, N.Y., where he lettered in football, basketball and lacrosse ... Earned all-state honors as a senior in football ... Participated in numerous community events in both Dallas and New York ... With the Cowboys, took part in the United Way’s Hometown Huddle Meals on Wheels, a program which served a Thanksgiving meal to 300 men and women ... Also participated in a Bowl-A-Thon to benefit Spina Bifida ... With the Jets, made hospital visits while also taking part in events that stressed nutrition and helped to combat hunger ... Born March 27, 1980 in Buffalo, N.Y.