Austin Traylor

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Austin Traylor
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Traylor with the Denver Broncos in 2017
No. 86
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1993-09-03) September 3, 1993 (age 30)
Columbus, Ohio
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:254 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High school: Walnut Ridge (Columbus, Ohio)
College: Wisconsin
Undrafted: 2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:8
Receiving yards:100
Receiving touchdowns:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Austin Traylor (born September 3, 1993) is a former American football tight end. He played college football at the University of Wisconsin.

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Early years

Traylor attended Walnut Ridge High School. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Wisconsin.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Traylor was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2016 NFL Draft on May 17. [1] He was waived on September 3, 2016, and signed to the practice squad the next day. [2] [3] He was released on September 14. [4]

San Diego Chargers

On September 20, 2016, Traylor was signed to the San Diego Chargers' practice squad. [5] He was released on October 4, 2016. [6]

New England Patriots

On November 1, 2016, Traylor was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad. [7] He was released on November 12, 2016. [8]

Baltimore Ravens

On November 15, 2016, Traylor was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad, but was released four days later. [9]

Denver Broncos

On December 20, 2016, Traylor was signed to the Denver Broncos' practice squad. [10] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Broncos on January 2, 2017. [11]

On September 2, 2017, Traylor was waived by the Broncos and was signed to the practice squad the next day. [12] [13] He was promoted to the active roster on November 18, 2017. [14]

Salt Lake Stallions (AAF)

In January 2019, Traylor joined the Salt Lake Stallions of the Alliance of American Football. [15] He caught 2 passes for 12 yards in 8 games played, [16] after which the league shut down in April.

Detroit Lions

On July 22, 2019, Traylor signed with the Detroit Lions. [17] He was waived on August 31, 2019. [18]

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  7. ↑ "Patriots sign OL Chase Farris and Austin Traylor to the practice squad". Patriots.com. November 1, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
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