Bryan Witzmann

Last updated

Bryan Witzmann
Bryan Witzmann.JPG
Witzmann with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017.
No. 70, 78, 76, 68
Position: Guard
Personal information
Born: (1990-06-16) June 16, 1990 (age 33)
Houlton, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school: Somerset
(Somerset, Wisconsin)
College: South Dakota State
Undrafted: 2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:40
Games started:20

Bryan Witzmann (born June 16, 1990) is a former American football offensive guard. He played college football at South Dakota State University. He was a contestant on The Bachelorette. [1]

Contents

Professional career

Houston Texans

Witzmann signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 16, 2014. [2] He was placed on injured reserve on August 2, 2014. [3]

On September 1, 2015, Witzmann was waived by the Texans. [4]

New Orleans Saints

On September 16, 2015, Witzmann was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad. [3] He was released by the Saints on November 11, 2015 but was re-signed on December 24. [3] He signed a futures contract with the Saints on January 5, 2016. [3] He was waived on May 17, 2016. [5]

Dallas Cowboys

On June 8, 2016, Witzmann signed with the Dallas Cowboys. [3] He was released by the Cowboys on September 3, 2016. [6]

Kansas City Chiefs

Witzmann was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs on September 4, 2016. [7] On July 27, 2017, he signed a one-year contract extension with the Chiefs through 2018. [8]

In 2017, Witzmann played in all 16 games, starting 13 at left guard for the Chiefs. [9]

On September 3, 2018, Witzmann was released by the Chiefs after losing the starting left guard job to Cameron Erving. [10]

Minnesota Vikings

On September 10, 2018, Witzmann was signed by the Minnesota Vikings. [11] He was released on October 5, 2018. [12]

Chicago Bears

On October 8, 2018, Witzmann was signed by the Chicago Bears. [13] In November, with right guard Kyle Long on injured reserve, Witzmann began splitting time at the spot with Eric Kush. [14] He was named the starting right guard in Week 10, and started 7 games there until Long returned from injury in Week 17.

Cleveland Browns

Witzmann (left) in a 2019 preseason game against the Washington Redskins. Garrett Gilbert browns vs redskins 2019.jpg
Witzmann (left) in a 2019 preseason game against the Washington Redskins.

On March 22, 2019, Witzmann signed with the Cleveland Browns. [15] The Browns released Witzmann on August 31, 2019. [16]

Miami Dolphins

On September 14, 2019, Witzmann was signed by the Miami Dolphins, but was released five days later. [17]

Carolina Panthers

On September 23, 2019, Witzmann was signed by the Carolina Panthers. [18] On November 12, 2019, Witzmann was waived by the Panthers. [19]

Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)

On October 28, 2020, Witzmann was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. [20] He was elevated to the active roster on November 7 and 21 for the team's weeks 9 and 11 games against the Carolina Panthers and Las Vegas Raiders, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. [21] [22] On February 9, 2021, Witzmann re-signed with the Chiefs. [23] He was released on May 10, 2021. [24] He re-signed with the team on August 8, 2021. [25] He was released on August 23.

Atlanta Falcons

On September 15, 2021, Witzmann was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad. [26] He was released on September 21, 2021.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eric Kush</span> American football player (born 1989)

Eric Kush is a former American football guard. He played college football at California University of Pennsylvania. Kush was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round with the 170th overall pick of the 2013 NFL Draft.

Marcus Lucas is a former American football tight end. He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He played college football at Missouri.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Efe Obada</span> British Nigerian gridiron player (born 1992)

Efe Obada is a British Nigerian professional American football defensive end for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). Born in Nigeria, he was raised in the Netherlands and England and was the first player to go straight from a European football league to the NFL. Obada has also been a member of the London Warriors, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and Buffalo Bills.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Reid Fragel</span> American football player (born 1991)

Reid Fragel is a former American football offensive tackle. He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Austin Reiter</span> American football player (born 1991)

Austin Reiter is an American football center who is a free agent. He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft. He played high school football at Lakewood Ranch High School in Florida and college football at South Florida.

Ronald Patrick Jr. is a former American football center. He played college football at the University of South Carolina.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Caleb Benenoch</span> American football player (born 1994)

Caleb Orobosa Benenoch is an American football guard who is a free agent. He played college football at UCLA and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He has been a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, and Calgary Stampeders.

Devante Bond is an American former football linebacker. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, and also played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears. He played college football at Oklahoma.

Woodrow Hamilton is a former American football nose tackle. He played college football at Ole Miss.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dan Skipper</span> American football player (born 1994)

Dan Skipper is an American football offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arkansas. At 6 feet 10 inches tall, Skipper is currently the tallest active player in the NFL.

Adrian Colbert is an American football safety for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Texas and University of Miami.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joey Ivie</span> American football player (born 1995)

Alfred Joseph Ivie IV is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at the University of Florida.

Aviante Collins is an American football offensive tackle for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at TCU.

Eddie Yarbrough is a former American football defensive end. He played college football at Wyoming.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Greg Mabin</span> American football player (born 1994)

Gregory Mabin is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Iowa and was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

Breeland Clyde Speaks is an American football defensive end for the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL). He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ole Miss.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marken Michel</span> American gridiron football player (born 1993)

Marken Michel is an American professional football wide receiver for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at UMass before signing with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2016. Michel has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Carolina Panthers of the NFL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Evan Brown (American football)</span> American football player (born 1996)

Evan Brown is an American football center for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at SMU.

Wyatt Miller is an American football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at the University of Central Florida.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Henry Mondeaux</span> American football player (born 1995)

Henry Mondeaux is an American football nose tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Oregon.

References

  1. ↑ "Bryan | The Bachelorette". abc.com.
  2. ↑ "Transactions: Free Agent Signings". HoustonTexans.com. May 16, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2017.[ permanent dead link ]
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Bryan Witzmann Transactions". FoxSports.com.
  4. ↑ "Texans make several roster transactions". HoustonTexans.com. September 1, 2015. Archived from the original on December 31, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  5. ↑ "New Orleans Saints Announce Roster Moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. May 17, 2016. Archived from the original on October 4, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  6. ↑ Helman, David (September 3, 2016). "Three Former Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts; McFadden Moved To NFI". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on February 22, 2018. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Chiefs Announce Additional Roster Moves". Chiefs.com. September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on November 26, 2017. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  8. ↑ Thorman, Joel (July 27, 2017). "Chiefs sign OL Bryan Witzmann to contract extension". ArrowheadPride.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Bryan Witzmann 2017 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  10. ↑ Goldman, Charles (September 3, 2018). "Chiefs claim former Browns OL Austin Reiter, release Bryan Witzmann". Chiefs Wire. USA Today.
  11. ↑ "Vikings Sign G Bryan Witzmann, Place Aviante Collins on IR". Vikings.com. September 10, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Vikings Activate LB Kentrell Brothers to 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. October 5, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  13. ↑ Perez, Bryan (October 8, 2018). "Bears sign OL Bryan Witzmann to active roster". Bears Wire. USA Today. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  14. ↑ Mayer, Larry (November 4, 2018). "2-Minute Drill: Fuller leads takeaway parade". Chicago Bears . Retrieved November 4, 2018.
  15. ↑ "Browns sign OL Bryan Witzmann". ClevelandBrowns.com. March 22, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Browns cut roster to 53 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 31, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  17. ↑ "Dolphins Sign G/T Bryan Witzmann". MiamiDolphins.com. September 14, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  18. ↑ "Panthers sign offensive lineman with Brandon Greene going to IR". Panthers.com. September 23, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  19. ↑ Ulrich, Logan (November 12, 2019). "Panthers Waive G Bryan Witzmann". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  20. ↑ Goldman, Charles (October 28, 2020). "Chiefs sign OT Bryan Witzmann to practice squad". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  21. ↑ Goldman, Charles (November 7, 2020). "Chiefs elevate two players from practice squad on Saturday". USAToday.com. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  22. ↑ Williams, Charean (November 21, 2020). "Chiefs rule out Sammy Watkins, place Taco Charlton, Mitchell Schwartz on IR". NBCSports.com. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  23. ↑ Thompson, Jaylon (February 9, 2021). "Kansas City Chiefs sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts". 247Sports. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  24. ↑ "Chiefs cut Jordan Ta'amu, Bryan Witzmann". NBCSports.com. May 10, 2021.
  25. ↑ "Chiefs place Nick Keizer on retired list, sign Bryan Witzmann". NBCSports.com. August 8, 2021.
  26. ↑ "Falcons make roster moves on practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 15, 2021.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.