DT · New York Jets
Vaka Manupuna
Age 43 · 183 cm (6'0") · 136 kg · Born Jun 30, 1982 · Colorado
NFL career
2006
debut year
2006
last season
1
seasons
—
jersey
College: Colorado
Games during career · New York Jets
Most recent results for the franchise while Vaka Manupuna was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
L
W
W
W
L
W
W
L
16–37 @ Patriots
2006-18 · Jan 7, 2007 · PLAYOFF
W
23–3 vs Raiders
2006-17 · Dec 31, 2006 · REGULAR
W
13–10 @ Dolphins
2006-16 · Dec 25, 2006 · REGULAR
W
26–13 @ Vikings
2006-15 · Dec 17, 2006 · REGULAR
L
13–31 vs Bills
2006-14 · Dec 10, 2006 · REGULAR
W
38–10 @ Packers
2006-13 · Dec 3, 2006 · REGULAR
W
26–11 vs Texans
2006-12 · Nov 26, 2006 · REGULAR
L
0–10 vs Bears
2006-11 · Nov 19, 2006 · REGULAR
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
Colorado alumni in the NFL
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Other DTs who debuted within five seasons of Vaka Manupuna.
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Debut 2006 · #74 · Browns
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Debut 2006 · #94 · Commanders
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Debut 2006 · #78 · Panthers
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Debut 2006 · Eagles
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Debut 2006 · #90 · Saints
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1946 · New England Patriots
Tom Hull
1952 · Green Bay Packers
Rick Nuzum
1952 · Green Bay Packers
Bob Nelson
1953 · Las Vegas Raiders
Randy Reutershan
1955 · Pittsburgh Steelers
Roy Green
1957 · Philadelphia Eagles
Mark Kafentzis
1958 · Indianapolis Colts
Bob Niziolek
1958 · Detroit Lions