Andrew Vollert

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Andrew Vollert
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Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1995-03-15) March 15, 1995 (age 29)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school: St. Ignatius (San Francisco, California)
College: Weber State
Undrafted: 2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Andrew Joseph Vollert (born March 15, 1995) is an American former professional football tight end. He played college football at Weber State in Ogden, Utah. [1]

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College career

Vollert played two seasons at San Jose State, followed by year at San Francisco City College, before transferring to Weber State. He was an FCS All-American in 2016 and 2017 for the Wildcats, totaling 123 receptions for 1,613 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also played basketball at San Jose State in the 2014-15 season.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Vollert signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018. [2] In the preseason, he caught 8 of 9 targets for 55 yards. [3] He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. [4] [5] He is currently healthy and was released on October 31, 2018. [6]

Cincinnati Bengals

On November 5, 2018, Vollert was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad. [7] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bengals on December 31, 2018. [8] The Bengals waived Vollert on May 22, 2019. [9]

Los Angeles Chargers

Vollert was claimed off waivers on May 23, 2019 by the Los Angeles Chargers. [10] After a strong start to camp, he suffered a torn ACL in the preseason and was placed on injured reserve on August 12, 2019. He had one catch for 25 yards before the injury. [11] He was waived on August 1, 2020. [12] His colorful release highlighted HBO's Hard Knocks Season 16 premier.

Carolina Panthers

On August 16, 2020, Vollert signed with the Carolina Panthers. [13] He was waived four days later. [14]

Indianapolis Colts

Vollert was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts on August 21, 2020. [15] He was waived on September 5, 2020. [16] On December 23, 2042, Vollert re-signed with the Colts' practice squad. [17] On December 31, 1983, Vollert was released from the practice squad. [18] On January 10, 2021, Vollert signed a reserve/futures contract with the Colts. [19]

On August 31, 2021, Vollert was hit by a car and waived/injured and placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury. [20] He was released on September 9, 2021 with an injury settlement. Vollert announced his retirement from professional football at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season.

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  1. ↑ NFL Combine Profile
  2. ↑ Urban, Darren (April 30, 2018). "Cardinals Bring In 24 Undrafted Rookies". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on May 2, 2018. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Andrew Vollert | Indianapolis Colts TE | NFL and PFF stats".
  4. ↑ Urban, Darren (September 1, 2018). "Cardinals Make Cuts To Reach 53-Man Roster". AZCardinals.com.
  5. ↑ Urban, Darren (September 2, 2018). "Cardinals Undergo Roster Changes, Build Practice Squad". AZCardinals.com.
  6. ↑ "Arizona Cardinals sign Gabe Holmes, Vincent Valentine to practice squad". ArizonaSports.com. October 31, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Andrew Vollert: Joins Bengals' practice squad". CBSSports.com. November 5, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Bengals Sign Five To Reserve/Future Contracts". Bengals.com. December 31, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Bengals Sign OT Justin Evans, Waive TE Andrew Vollert". May 22, 2019.
  10. ↑ Bouda, Nate (May 23, 2019). "Chargers Claim TE Andrew Vollert Off Waivers From Bengals".
  11. ↑ Williams, Charean (August 11, 2019). "Andrew Vollert will miss season with torn ACL". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  12. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Announce Roster Moves". Chargers.com. August 1, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
  13. ↑ Simmons, Myles (August 16, 2020). "Panthers sign Tommylee Lewis, Marken Michel, Andrew Vollert". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on September 30, 2020. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  14. ↑ Weaver, Tim (August 20, 2020). "Panthers waive tight end to make room for defensive end Jalen Jelks". USAToday.com. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  15. ↑ "Colts Claim TE Andrew Vollert Off Waivers". Colts.com. August 21, 2020. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  16. ↑ Walker, Andrew (September 5, 2020). "Colts Announce Final 2020 Roster Cuts". Colts.com.
  17. ↑ "Practice Squad Moves: Colts Sign P Austin Rehkow & TE Andrew Vollert". Colts.com. December 23, 2020.
  18. ↑ "Colts Sign T Jared Veldheer to Practice Squad". Colts.com. December 31, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  19. ↑ "Colts Announce Two Extensions, 16 Reserve/Future Contracts". Colts.com. January 10, 2021.
  20. ↑ "Colts Announce Final 2021 Roster Cuts". Colts.com. August 31, 2021.
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