tight end Steve Heiden.) The seven games Kerney missed were the only games that he missed in his career. In Kerney's absence, John Abraham was the starter at right defensive end. Seattle Seahawks On February 23, 2007, Kerney opted out the last two years of his contract with the Atlanta Falcons to become an unrestricted free agent. On March 5, he signed a six-year, $39.5 million contract with the Seahawks that included $19.5 million in guaranteed money. With the Seahawks in 2007, he was voted as a starter in the Pro Bowl and led the NFC in sacks with 14.5 (which set a new career-high for Kerney). Kerney also had a career-high 5 forced fumbles and recorded 62 tackles. He missed the Pro Bowl due to shoulder surgery. On April 13, 2010, Kerney announced his retirement. NFL statistics Personal life Patrick is one of six children. He has four sisters and had a brother who died when Patrick was a child. When he first entered the NFL, he set up a foundation in name of his brother called the Lt. Thomas L. Kerney Endowment Fund. The fund provides college scholarships and financial assistance to children of fallen police officers. Kerney donated $1000 per sack he recorded to the foundation. He is married to former Sportscenter anchor Lisa Kerney and has been accepted to Columbia Business School's MBA program beginning in the fall of 2010. References External links ESPN Patrick Kerney player page Patrick Kerney article on How Stuff Works CNNSI.com Draft Video Lacrosse launched Kerney's NFL path - Seattle Times - August 12, 2007 1976 births Taft School alumni Living people People from Bucks County, Pennsylvania Players of American football from Trenton, New Jersey Players of American football from Pennsylvania American football defensive ends National Conference Pro Bowl players Virginia Cavaliers football players Atlanta Falcons players Seattle Seahawks players American lacrosse players Virginia Cavaliers men's lacrosse players Princeton Day School alumni