Nick Becton

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Nick Becton
Nick Becton in 2012.jpg
Becton with Virginia Tech in 2012
No. 67, 68, 71, 61
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1990-02-11) February 11, 1990 (age 34)
Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:322 lb (146 kg)
Career information
High school: New Hanover
(Wilmington, North Carolina)
College: Virginia Tech
Undrafted: 2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:6

Nicholas Julian Becton (born February 11, 1990) is a former American football offensive tackle. He played college football at Virginia Tech.

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Professional career

San Diego Chargers

On April 27, 2013, Becton signed with the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent. [1] On September 28, 2013, Becton was promoted to the Chargers' active roster. On November 16, 2013, Becton was released by the Chargers, but signed to the practice squad on November 18, 2013. The Chargers released Becton on August 25, 2014. [2]

New York Giants

He was signed to the New York Giants practice squad a few days after his release from the Bears. [3]

New Orleans Saints

On November 4, 2014, the New Orleans Saints signed Becton to their active roster. [4] He was waived on September 5, 2015. [5]

Chicago Bears

Becton was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad on September 7, 2015.

On March 9, 2016, Becton signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears. [6] He was released by Chicago when the Bears signed Mike Adams on August 10, 2016. [7] He was later placed on injured reserve.

Detroit Lions

On July 31, 2017, Becton signed with the Detroit Lions. [8] He was waived on September 2, 2017. [9]

Kansas City Chiefs

On October 23, 2017, Becton was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad. He was released on November 9, 2017. [10]

New York Giants (second stint)

On November 14, 2017, Becton was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad. [11] He was promoted to the active roster on December 30, 2017. [12]

On September 1, 2018, Becton was released by the Giants. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ "Chargers sign one, release one". www.cbssports.com. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Chargers Trim Roster; Waive 11 Players". Archived from the original on December 8, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. ↑ Raanan, Jordan (September 1, 2014). "Nick Becton: 5 things to know about newest Giants offensive lineman". NJ.com . Retrieved September 15, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Saints FB Austin Jackson done, OT Nick Becton signed". CBSSports.com. November 5, 2014. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  5. ↑ "New Orleans Saints announce transactions to meet 53-man limit". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 6, 2015. Archived from the original on September 23, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Chicago Bears re-sign Tracy Porter, Jacquizz Rodgers and Nick Becton". Windy City Gridiron. March 9, 2016. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Chicago Bears re-sign OL Mike Adams And Waive OL Nick Becton". Windy City Gridiron. August 10, 2016. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Lions sign free agent T Nick Becton". DetroitLions.com. July 31, 2017. Archived from the original on August 1, 2017. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Lions establish 53-man roster". DetroitLions.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Chiefs Sign CB Will Redmond To Practice Squad, Release OT Nick Becton". November 9, 2017.
  11. ↑ Eisen, Michael (November 14, 2017). "Giants roster moves: Keenan Robinson placed on IR; Three players signed". Giants.com. Archived from the original on December 19, 2017.
  12. ↑ Eisen, Michael (December 30, 2017). "Roster Moves: OT Hart Waived/Injured, WR King to IR, Three promoted from practice squad". Giants.com. Archived from the original on January 1, 2018.
  13. ↑ Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2018). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster". Giants.com.
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