Shawne Merriman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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American football player
Date of Birth: 25-May-1984
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States
Profession: American football player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Shawne Merriman
- Shawne DeAndre Merriman (born May 25, 1984), nicknamed "Lights Out", is a former American football linebacker.
- He played college football at Maryland and was drafted 12th overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2005 NFL Draft.
- He earned NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in his first season and recorded ?39 1/2 quarterback sacks in his first three seasons, also making three Pro Bowls as well as two All-Pro selections.
- He was hampered by injuries his next three seasons, and the Chargers waived Merriman midseason in 2010.
- He was acquired through waivers by the Buffalo Bills that season, but he only played minimally with the Bills due to continued injuries.
- He was released by the Bills before the 2012 season before they re-signed him mid-season.
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