Jeff Linkenbach

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Jeff Linkenbach
Jeffrey Linkenbach 2015.JPG
Linkenbach with the San Diego Chargers in Jan. 2016
No. 72, 74, 70
Position: Guard
Personal information
Born: (1987-06-09) June 9, 1987 (age 37)
Sandusky, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:325 lb (147 kg)
Career information
High school: Castalia (OH) Margaretta
College: Cincinnati
Undrafted: 2010
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:86
Games started:36
Player stats at PFR

Jeffrey Scott Linkenbach II (born June 9, 1987) is a former American football guard. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Cincinnati and high school football at Margaretta High School in Castalia, OH.

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Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

On September 8, 2010 Linkenbach signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent. On August 29, 2011 Linkenbach was named the teams starting right tackle. On July 29, 2012 Linkenbach was moved to left guard. On March 11, 2013, the Colts tendered Linkenbach at the original-round level and on March 28 re-signed Linkenbach to a one-year. $1.323 million contract.

Kansas City Chiefs

On March 12, 2014 Linkenbach signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. The deal was a one-year $900,000 contract.

Miami Dolphins

After Linkenbach's contract with the Chiefs expired he visited the Miami Dolphins on April 21, 2015. The following day Linkenbach signed a one-year, $795,000 contract with the team. On December 16, 2015 Linkenbach was waived.

San Diego Chargers

On December 17, 2015, Linkenbach was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Chargers. [1]

Jacksonville Jaguars

Linkenback was signed by the Jaguars. On August 29, 2016, he was placed on injured reserve. [2]

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References

  1. Henne, Ricky (December 17, 2015). "Bolts Claim OT Jeff Linkenbach, Waive QB Brad Sorensen". Chargers.com. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  2. Oehser, John. "CB Demetrius McCray among eight players waived". Jaguars.com.