Stewart Bradley Stewart Harris Bradley ( born November 2 , 1983 ) is an American football linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft . He played college football at Nebraska . Bradley has also played for the Arizona Cardinals . Early years . Bradley played just one season of football as a junior at Highland High School in Salt Lake City , Utah , due to injuries , starting at safety . He also starred in rugby and won 3 straight national championships with the Highland Club in Salt Lake City . College career . Bradley was a three - year starter at the University of Nebraska as a strong - side linebacker and in 43 games , registered 175 tackles , 25 TFLs , 4 sacks , 3 FFs , 4 FRs , and 1 INT , which he returned 43 - yds for a touchdown . He enrolled at Nebraska in 2002 , spending the season as a defensive end on the scout team . In 2003 , he appeared in all thirteen games as a reserve left defensive end , moving to that position after playing at middle linebacker in preseason camp . He managed only six tackles ( 4 solos ) with three stops for losses and four pressures as an edge rusher . He also earned Academic All - Big Twelve Conference honors . He made the move to strong - side linebacker in 2004 and finished 2nd on the team with 67 tackles after serving as a reserve defensive end the previous two seasons . He missed most of the 2005 campaign with torn ACL in left knee but finished with 26 tackles ( 11 solos ) , three sacks and five stops for losses and added seven quarterback pressures and returned an interception 43 yards for a touchdown . Bradley led the Cornhuskers in tackles with 76 ( 6 for losses ) in 2006 and also added 1 sack , 3 FF , and 4 FR . Professional career . Philadelphia Eagles . Bradley was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft . On December 23 , 2007 Bradley had his first sack , and first interception in an Eagles win over the New Orleans Saints in the Superdome . Bradley finished with six tackles , one sack and one interception . During the game , he also essentially single handedly stopped the Saints from scoring from inside the five - yard line four plays in a row . Bradley became the first player in NFL history to start in his first NFL game and make his first interception and first sack at the same time . In 2007 , Bradley was a solid reserve linebacker and key special teams performer in his rookie campaign , finishing 2nd on the team in special teams tackles ( 17 ) and 3rd in special teams production points ( 257 ) . Sheldon Brown , a starting cornerback for the Browns said that Bradley reminded him of Brian Urlacher in terms of his body type and athletic ability . On January 6 , 2009 , Bradley was named to the 2008 " Sports Illustrated " All - Pro team in only his first year as a starter . Bradley tore his ACL during Eagles Flight Night , a night where fans can watch the players practice at Lincoln Financial Field , before the 2009 season on August 2 , 2009 . He was placed on injured reserve on September 1 , and missed the entire season . Arizona Cardinals . Bradley was signed by the Arizona Cardinals on July 29 , 2011 . In a move to gain salary cap relief , Bradley was cut on March 1 , 2013 . Denver Broncos . Bradley was signed by the Denver Broncos on March 13 , 2013 . Personal . On February 6 , 2009 , " New York Magazine " reported that Bradley is following in the footsteps of the now infamous Sean Avery and has accepted an internship at " Elle Magazine " . Stewart is married to Hayley Hernandez from Sacramento , California .