Brandon Barden

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Brandon Barden
No. 81
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1989-03-15) March 15, 1989 (age 35)
Lincolnton, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:246 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school: Lincolnton (GA) Lincoln Co.
College: Vanderbilt
Undrafted: 2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Brandon Michael Barden (born March 15, 1989) is a former American football tight end. He was originally signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football at Vanderbilt University. [1] [2]

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Professional career

Tennessee Titans

After going undrafted, Barden was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tennessee Titans.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Barden was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad on November 19, 2013. He was signed to the active roster at the conclusion of the 2013 regular season. The Jaguars released Barden on August 29, 2014. [3]

Kansas City Chiefs

Barden was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad on October 14, 2014. [4] On December 31, he signed a futures contract with the Chiefs. [5]

Dallas Cowboys

On August 4, 2015, the Dallas Cowboys signed Barden. [6] On September 1, 2015, he was released by the Cowboys. [7]

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References

  1. "The Tennessee Titans: Brandon Barden". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  2. "Vanderbilt Commodores: Brandon Barden". Archived from the original on November 1, 2017. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
  3. "Cut day: C Mike Brewster, QBs Ricky Stanzi and Stephen Morris waived". Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  4. "TE Brandon Barden signed to Practice Squad". Archived from the original on October 18, 2014. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
  5. "Chiefs Sign 19 To Reserve/Futures Contracts". Archived from the original on November 19, 2015. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  6. Tues. Practice Recap: Cowboys Make TE Changes; Mincey Solid in Return
  7. Helman, David (September 1, 2015). "Cowboys Release Four, Make Six Roster Moves To Meet 75-Man Limit". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved September 29, 2015.