Green played in 10 NFL seasons from 1990 to 1999 for the Steelers, the Miami Dolphins, the Baltimore Ravens, and the New York Jets.
[2] He initially held out for 54 days, causing him to miss training camp, preseason, and the opening game of the 1990 NFL season.
It took a call from Liberty head coach Sam Rutigliano to the Steelers front office to tell them to keep pursuing Green and that a deal could be made.
[4] Green's versatility was shown in his rookie season by having him play several different positions, including wide receiver, slotback, wingback, H-back, and even running back.
[4] On November 9, 1992, Green received a six-game suspension for violating the National Football League's drug policy.
His weight problems and work ethic caused then-coach Jimmy Johnson to release Green from the team, which terminated his six-year, $12 million contract.
[8] Green worked out with the Ravens in late September 1996[9] and later announced that he and former Steelers teammate Bam Morris each signed two-year contracts with the team.