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Michael Sinclair is a former defensive end out of Eastern New Mexico, selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the 155th overall pick (round 6) in the 1991 NFL Draft. He played 148 regular-season games from 1991 to 2002. From 1999 on, he played for the Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles. He was named to 3 Pro Bowls.
Draft Details
Michael Sinclair Career Stats
- 3× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 7 seasons.
- Ranks 1st in the 1991 draft class in sacks (73.5).
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks |
|---|---|
| 148 | 73.5 |
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | SEA | 13 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | SEA | 16 | 27 | 12 | 4 | 3.5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 | SEA | 14 | 17 | 16 | 2 | 3.5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | PHI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Since 1999 | 44 | 67 | 36 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Michael Sinclair was the 13th of 18 DEs selected in the 1991 draft. The 155th overall pick has been used 58 times in draft history. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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