Bryan Witzmann

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Bryan Witzmann
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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 34)
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
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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]

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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 (first stint)

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 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.

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  2. ↑ "Transactions: Free Agent Signings". HoustonTexans.com. May 16, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2017.[ permanent dead link ]
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  5. ↑ "New Orleans Saints Announce Roster Moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. May 17, 2016. Archived from the original on October 4, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
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  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.
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