T. J. Conley

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T. J. Conley
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Conley on the sidelines in 2011.
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Position: Punter
Personal information
Born: (1985-08-29) August 29, 1985 (age 39)
Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
College: Idaho
Undrafted: 2009
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Punts:92
Punt yards:3,926
Punting yard average:42.7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Timothy Joseph Conley Jr. (born August 29, 1985) [1] is an American former professional football player who was a punter in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Idaho Vandals and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets in 2009.

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Professional career

New York Jets

Conley was signed to a future contract on January 7, 2011. [2] Conley competed with punter Chris Bryan to determine the eventual replacement for former incumbent Steve Weatherford. Conley was named the starter heading into the 2011 season on August 30, 2011. [3] Conley was waived on September 4, 2012. [4]

Minnesota Vikings

Conley signed with the Minnesota Vikings on January 9, 2013. He was released on April 29, 2013.

Cleveland Browns

Conley signed with the Cleveland Browns on May 14, 2013. He was waived on August 22, 2013. [5]

Cincinnati Bengals

On April 16, 2014, Conley signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Personal life

Conley was born to Laurie and Timothy Conley. [6] Conley married his fiancée Tassie Souhrada in 2010. The couple has a son, Brayden Patrick Conley, and a daughter, McKenzie Claire Conley. [7] He now works as a coach at Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington. [8]

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References

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