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BYU football: Cougars in the NFL end of season roundup

By Nathan Cunningham

Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) celebrates after making a tackle during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 26-10. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) celebrates after making a tackle during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 26-10. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dennis Pitta

Pitta called Provo home from 2004, 2007-09 and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2010 draft. The Ravens and Pitta won Super Bowl XLVII, but all has not been well for the former BYU football star.

Pitta has suffered two season-ending hip injuries in his six year career and there was speculation that he’d retire.

Instead, he put together the best year of his career. Pitta played in all 16 games, posted a career-high 729 yards and a franchise tight end record 86 receptions. All signs point to Pitta playing a significant role in the Ravens offense next season as well.

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