Erwin Swiney
American football player
Erwin Bernard Swiney Jr. (born October 8, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for three seasons with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He did not see any playing time with the Pakcers in a regular season game during his final season in 2004. He also played with the Cologne Centurions of NFL Europe in 2004.
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Notes - Statistics include bowl game performances.
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