Anthony Sagnella (born February 28, 1964) is a former American football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins in the 1987 NFL season. He played college football at Rutgers.[1] He is currently a health teacher and football coach at North Haven High School.

Anthony Sagnella
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Sagnella receiving his Super Bowl ring at a ceremony held in 2018
No. 94
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1964-02-28) February 28, 1964 (age 60)
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:Hamden
College:Rutgers
Undrafted:1986
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:1.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Sagnella signed with the Redskins in 1986, but was waived during roster cutdowns.[2] He returned to the team as one of the replacement players during the 1987 players' strike. In 2018, he and other replacement players were recognized for their contributions to the team by receiving Super Bowl rings.

References

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  1. ^ Anthony Sagnella. nfl.com
  2. ^ "The Washington Redskins Tuesday released popular quarterback Babe Laufenberg". upi.com. August 26, 1986. Retrieved May 14, 2023.