Michael Bandy

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Michael Bandy
No. 83 – Denver Broncos
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1997-12-05) December 5, 1997 (age 26)
La Mirada, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school: Servite (Anaheim, California)
College: San Diego
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions:10
Receiving yards:89
Return yards:88
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Michael Bandy (born December 5, 1997) is an American football wide receiver for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at San Diego. He played for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL) from 2021 to 2022.

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College career

Bandy was a member of the San Diego Toreros for four seasons. He finished his career with 192 receptions for 3,294 receiving yards and 28 receiving touchdowns. [1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span
5 ft 9+1⁄2 in
(1.77 m)		195 lb
(88 kg)		29+1⁄2 in
(0.75 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)
All values from Pro Day [2]

Los Angeles Chargers

Bandy initially played in The Spring League after going unselected in the 2020 NFL Draft. Bandy signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on June 18, 2021. [3] He was waived on August 16, 2021, but was re-signed four days later. [4] [5] Bandy was waived again on August 31, 2021, during final roster cuts and was re-signed to the practice squad the next day. [6] [7] He was elevated to the active roster on December 26, 2021, for the team's Week 16 game against the Houston Texans and made his NFL debut in the game. [8] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chargers on January 11, 2022. [9]

On August 30, 2022, Bandy was waived by the Chargers and signed to the practice squad the next day. [10] [11] He was promoted to the active roster on October 22. [12]

Houston Roughnecks

After becoming a free agent on March 15, 2023, Bandy signed with the Houston Roughnecks on March 29, 2023. [13] He played in two games for the Roughnecks and caught five passes for 35 yards. [14] He was released from his contract on July 29, 2023. [13]

Denver Broncos

On July 28, 2023, Bandy signed with the Denver Broncos. [15] He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad. [16] [17] He was promoted to the active roster on December 30.

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References

  1. ↑ "Chasing Dreams in Uncertain Times". USDToreros.com. April 3, 2020. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  2. ↑ "2020 NFL Draft Scout Michael Bandy College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  3. ↑ Alper, Josh (June 18, 2021). "Chargers sign Michael Bandy, Damon Lloyd". ProFootballTalk . NBC Sports . Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  4. ↑ Alper, Josh (August 16, 2021). "Chargers cut Michael Bandy, Alex Kessman". ProFootballTalk . NBC Sports . Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign Michael Bandy". Chargers.com. August 20, 2021. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Michael Bandy: Let go in roster trimming". CBSSports.com . RotoWire. August 31, 2021. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  7. ↑ Borquez, Gavino (September 6, 2021). "Chargers finalize practice squad ahead of 2021 regular season". Chargers Wire. USA Today . Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  8. ↑ Borquez, Gavino (December 25, 2021). "Chargers promote 8 players from practice squad". Chargers Wire. USA Today . Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Re-Sign 11 Players to Contracts". Chargers.com. January 11, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players". Chargers.com. August 30, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign 14 Players to Practice Squad". Chargers.com. August 31, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign Michael Bandy to Active Roster; Place Joshua Kelley on Injured Reserve". Chargers.com. October 22, 2022.
  13. 1 2 "XFL Transactions". www.xfl.com. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  14. ↑ Goldman, Charles (May 13, 2023). "Chiefs to host Houston Roughnecks WR Michael Bandy for tryout". Chiefs Wire. USA Today . Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  15. ↑ Kelberman, Zack (July 28, 2023). "Broncos Sign WR Michael Bandy, Activate Kendall Hinton from PUP". Mile High Huddle. Sports Illustrated . Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  16. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (August 29, 2023). "Broncos make series of transactions to reduce active roster to league-mandated limit". DenverBroncos.com.
  17. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (August 30, 2023). "Broncos sign 14 players to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
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