Brian Moorman Brian Donald Moorman ( born February 5 , 1976 ) is an American football punter for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 1999 and played for the Buffalo Bills from 2001 - 2012 . He also played for the Dallas Cowboys in 2012 . He played college football at Pittsburg State . Moorman is a two - time Pro Bowl selection and was voted into the Buffalo Bills ' 50th Anniversary Team . Early years . At Sedgwick High School in Sedgwick , Kansas , Moorman lettered in football , track , and basketball . In track , he was a 2× state hurdle champion and received all - state honors in Football and Baseball . College career . Moorman became the first four - time All - American football player in Pittsburg State University history . He earned first - team NCAA Division II All - America honors as a punter in each of his final two collegiate seasons ( 1997 – 98 ) after earning honorable mention All - America honors his first two years ( 1995 – 96 ) . Moorman still holds the school ' s career punting record ( 43 . 97 ypp ) and he was named to PSU ' s prestigious 100th Anniversary Football Team in 2003 . Track and field . Moorman earned All - America honors on 10 occasions , including three straight NCAA Division II national championships in the 400 meter hurdles ( 1997 – 99 ) . He also claimed eight conference individual event titles . Moorman also still holds the Pittsburg State University school record in the 110 meter hurdles ( 13 . 81 ) and ranks second all - time at PSU in the 400m hurdles ( 49 . 77 ) . Professional career . Buffalo Bills . Moorman signed with the Buffalo Bills as a free agent during the summer of 2001 . As a player for the Bills , Moorman quickly gave the Bills reliable punting skill along with an aptitude of launching long punts when needed . In his second season with the Bills , Moorman booted an 84 - yard punt in a game and averaged over 43 yards per kick , despite playing most of his games in one of the most challenging climates in the NFL . Over the past several seasons , Moorman ' s stellar play has seen him selected as a two - time NFL All - Pro ( 2005 , 2006 ) and garnered a unique and passionate following among some fans who believe he is the best player on the team : Often known as " Moorman ' s Army . " Every year near Pro Bowl voting time , these fans take up a cry of " Vote Moorman , Vote Often " . This folk - hero like status has even led to some fans creating joke Madden NFL game covers with Brian on the cover . One also sees the occasional Moorman jersey at Ralph Wilson Stadium , unheard of for a punter . Commentator Chris Berman nicknamed him Brian Moorman " Tabernacle Choir " . 2006 season . Moorman was named to the starting squad of the 2006 Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year . During the game , after what was determined as an actual punt play , instead of punting the ball Moorman decided to run on 4th down to convert into a 1st , about 3 yards away from a 1st down , Redskin ' s free safety Sean Taylor ( 21 ) came from 30 yards out of the backfield and completely leveled Moorman with what became the hit of the game . Taylor knocked the ball loose as Moorman flew back 3 yards and pivoted to the horizontal even before landing on his back . Moorman quickly regained his feet and in an act of good sportsmanship after he took the hit , he raced to midfield to congratulate Sean Taylor for making the big play , even though it is customary to turn down the intensity in the Pro Bowl . 2007 season . On July 2 , 2007 the Buffalo Bills rewarded Moorman with a 10 million dollar contract extension ( through 2012 ) , making him the second - highest paid punter in the league , behind Shane Lechler . Moorman was again rewarded for his stellar regular season play by making another Pro Bowl as an alternate . 2008 season . In a 34 - 10 opening day victory over the Seattle Seahawks , Moorman lined up to hold for what looked like a routine Field Goal attempt by placekicker Rian Lindell , but instead took the ball and heaved a 19 yard touchdown strike to Defensive End Ryan Denney . 2009 season . He had one of his best seasons as he punted for a new career average of 46 . 6 yards per punt . He also had a new career high in total yards punting with 4192 yards . 2012 season . On September 25 , 2012 , the Bills released Brian Moorman soon after the third regular season game . He was replaced by Shawn Powell . Dallas Cowboys . Moorman signed with the Dallas Cowboys on September 26 , 2012 . Pittsburgh Steelers . Moorman signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on April 30 , 2013 .