Logan Paulsen

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Logan Paulsen
Logan Paulsen (cropped).jpg
Paulsen with the Washington Redskins in 2011
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Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1987-02-26) February 26, 1987 (age 37)
Northridge, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:268 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school: Chaminade College Prep (Los Angeles)
College: UCLA (2005–2009)
Undrafted: 2010
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:91
Receiving yards:907
Receiving touchdowns:7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Logan Sindre Paulsen (born February 26, 1987) is an American professional football analyst and former tight end. He played college football for the UCLA Bruins and signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2010. Paulsen also played for the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, and Houston Texans. He now works as an analyst for the Washington Commanders media and radio team.

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄4 in
(1.94 m)		265 lb
(120 kg)		4.89 s1.73 s2.86 s4.52 s7.36 s27.5 in
(0.70 m)		8 ft 11 in
(2.72 m)		25 reps
All values from Pro Day [1]

Washington Redskins

Paulsen making a block for Alfred Morris in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2012 Redskins defeat Eagles 27 to 20 121223-F-VP913-012.jpg
Paulsen making a block for Alfred Morris in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2012

Paulsen was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent following the 2010 NFL draft. He was made the third-string tight end behind Chris Cooley and Fred Davis. Paulsen made his NFL debut in Week 3 against the St. Louis Rams. He scored his first career touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 12, 2010, on a one-yard pass from Donovan McNabb. At the end of the 2010 season, Paulsen played 11 games and recorded two receptions for 10 yards total and one touchdown.

During the 2011 season, against the Carolina Panthers, Paulsen caught two passes for 48 yards. [2] Late in the season, Paulsen was made the starting tight end with Cooley on injured reserve and Davis suspended. [3] Playing 16 games, starting six of them, Paulsen recorded 11 receptions and 138 receiving yards at the end of the season. [4]

By the start of the 2012 season, Paulsen was once again named the third-string tight end behind Fred Davis and Niles Paul. In the Week 7 game against the New York Giants, he had the best offensive performance in his career subbing in for Davis after the former tore his Achilles tendon early in the first half. [5] [6] He would score his second career touchdown in the Week 11 win against the Philadelphia Eagles. [7]

Set to be a free agent in the 2013 season, Paulsen re-signed with the Redskins to a $4 million, three-year contract with another $3 million in incentives, on March 9, 2013. [8] [9]

After it was announced that Paulsen would miss the entire 2015 season due to needing toe surgery, the Redskins placed him on injured reserve on August 16, 2015. [10] [11]

On March 11, 2016, Paulsen re-signed with the Redskins on a one-year contract. [12] On September 3, 2016, Paulsen was released by the Redskins. [13]

Chicago Bears

On September 4, 2016, the Chicago Bears signed Paulsen to their active 53-man roster. [14]

San Francisco 49ers

On March 9, 2017, Paulsen signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers. [15] He was released on October 17, 2017, but was re-signed two days later. [16] [17] On October 24, 2017, Paulsen was again released by the 49ers. [18] He was re-signed yet again on November 6, 2017. [19]

Atlanta Falcons

Paulsen (center) playing against the Washington Redskins in 2018. Quinton Dunbar (45723939871).jpg
Paulsen (center) playing against the Washington Redskins in 2018.

On March 21, 2018, Paulsen signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons. [20] In Week 4, in the 37–36 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, he scored his first receiving touchdown as a Falcon and his first overall since the 2014 season. [21]

On March 16, 2019, Paulsen re-signed with the Falcons. [22] He was released on August 30, 2019. [23]

Houston Texans

On September 2, 2019, Paulsen signed with the Houston Texans. [24] On October 22, 2019, the Texans released Paulsen. [25]

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  1. ↑ "2010 Draft Scout Logan Paulsen, UCLA NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Redskins go to their backup plans". WashingtonTimes.com. Retrieved October 29, 2011.
  3. ↑ Maese, Rick (December 5, 2011). "Logan Paulsen goes from third- to first-string TE". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
  4. ↑ Tinsman, Brian (February 17, 2012). "Roster Review: Tight Ends". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
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  6. ↑ Tinsman, Brian (October 21, 2012). "Redskins Fall Short In Wild Finish: 23-27". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on February 9, 2018. Retrieved October 21, 2012.
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