39 games/16 starts
Steps into the Vikings starting spot at FB for 2008 after holding the same job with Philadelphia in 2006 and 2007...Helped Eagles to Super Bowl XXXIX as a rookie in 2004...Philadelphia won NFC East in 2004 and 2006...Helped pave the way for Eagles RB Brian Westbrook to set career-high with 1,333 rushing yards...Opened holes for Westbrook to break the 100-yard mark 14 times in the past 2 seasons including playoffs... During his 2 seasons as a full-time starter in Philadelphia the Eagles ranked #2 and #6 in the NFL in total offense respecitvely in 2006 and 2007...After hip injury that cost him the 2005 season he bounced back and has not missed a game in the past 2 seasons...Scored 1st NFL TD on a 12-yard pass from Donovan McNabb at Tampa Bay (10/22/06).
2007Started 8 times and played in all 16 games...Helped Brian Westbrook earn trip to the Pro Bowl and set careerhigh with 1,333 rushing yards...Helped spring Westbrook for a career-best 148 yards rushing vs. Miami (11/18/07).2006Played in all 16 games with 8 starts for the NFCEast champions and helped squad advance to the NFC Divisional Round before falling at New Orleans...Set career-highs with 16 catches...Scored 1st NFL TD on a 12- yard pass from Donovan McNabb at Tampa Bay (10/22)...Had career-high 8 special teams tackles... Started 1st career game in season opener at Houston (9/10)...Part of impressive Eagles turnaround during the season, starting 5-6 before going on a 5-game win streak to finish 10-6 and win NFC East.2005 Sat out season with hip injury suffered in game during 2004 season...Placed on Eagles’ Physically Unable to Perform/Reserve list on 8/30.2004Helped team advance to Super Bowl XXXIX after a 13-3 regular season and NFC East title...Saw action in 7 games as a rookie where he posted career-high 12 rushing attempts...Played in 1st NFL game vs. NY Giants (9/12) in season opener where he had 3 rushing attempts...Was injured in 15th game of season, at St. Louis (12/27) with dislocated hip after rushing for 13 yards and posting 15 yards receiving...Placed on injured reserve on 12/29.
Local product stayed in Twin Cities to attend University of Minnesota where he was key to the Golden Gophers top-notch rushing game...Helped Marion Barber and Laurence Maroney each break the 1,000-yard plateau in 2003...Left school ranked in the top 10 in Gopher rushing history with 1,958 yards...Was the lone Gopher drafted in 2004.
Owns a frozen treat company, Miami Ice, in south Florida...Aspires to be an entreprenuer following his football days...After moving to the United States, he helped learn English by watching cartoons, including ‘Tailspin’ and ‘Thundercats’...Received guidance as a youngster from high school counselor and junior high basketball coach that he still remains close with...Earned degree in family social sciences and youth studies...A devout Christian...Active with community outreach activities during his career...Younger brother, Tim Massaquoi, plays TE for the Buffalo Bills.