Dave Puzzuoli

Phillip David Puzzuoli is an American former professional football player who was a nose tackle in the National Football League. He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Early life

Puzzuoli played football at Stamford Catholic High School, graduating in 1979. He attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he played for the Panthers with quarterback Dan Marino.

Professional career

Puzzuoli was selected in the sixth round by the Cleveland Browns in the 1983 NFL draft.
He played five seasons for the Cleveland Browns from 1983 to 1987. He played in every game except the three with "replacement players" during the 1987 strike. He provided a strong inside pass rush, his landmark moment being the sack of John Elway that temporarily derailed "The Drive" in the 1986 AFC Championship Game against the Denver Broncos.
He also was in the movie Masters of the Gridiron.