Howard Green

Howard Green, Jr. (born January 12, 1979) is an American football nose tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana State.

Green has also played for the Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins, New York Jets, and the Green Bay Packers

Houston Texans
Green was drafted by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL Draft.

Baltimore Ravens
Green signed with the Baltimore Ravens. He played just one game and without recording a single stat.

New Orleans Saints
Green signed with the New Orleans Saints. He played with team for 2 seasons. He played 18 games and started 12 games all in 2004.

Seattle Seahawks
In 2007 Green signed with the Seattle Seahawks. He played 18 games and recorded 28 tackles and one sack during his tenure.

First stint with the Jets
He signed with the New York Jets for the 2009 season.

Washington Redskins
Green was signed to a one-year deal by the Washington Redskins on April 19, 2010. It was expected that he would compete for the starting job at nose tackle however, Green was released from the Redskins on September 4, 2010.

Second stint with the Jets
On September 15, 2010, following a season-ending injury to Kris Jenkins, the New York Jets resigned Green to back-up new starter Sione Pouha. Green was waived by the team on October 26, 2010.

Green Bay Packers
Green was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers on October 27, 2010. Green was signed in an effort to boost the Packers' injury-depleted roster. Green is also a big weight-lifter. The signing paid off for the Packers as Green was able to hit Ben Roethlisberger's arm forcing an interception that was returned for a touchdown in the Packers 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV.

Personal life
Green has two daughters, Da'ja, and Gabrielle, and a son, Howard III.

Green is the cousin of free agent DE Jarvis Green and former NFL WR Skyler Green.