Eric Bakhtiari

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Eric Assad Bakhtiari (born December 2, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football for the San Diego Toreros. Bakhtiari was also a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, and San Francisco 49ers. He is the older brother of Green Bay Packers tackle David Bakhtiari. In 2006, he earned third-team Associated Press All-America honors for all I-AA players, first-team Mid-Major All-American (The Sports Network), 2006 co-Pioneer Football League Defender of the Year, first-team All-Pioneer Football League. Making him a key performer of the USD defensive squad that ranked #2 in scoring defense (12.9 ppg), 10th in rushing defense (107.3 yards per game) and 12th in total defense. Bakhtiari signed with the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He was released by the Chargers on August 30 during final cuts, but re-signed to the practice squad on September 10 when linebacker Shawne Merriman was placed on injured reserve. He was released again on September 23.