Austin Traylor
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Position: | Tight end | ||||||
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Born: | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | September 3, 1993||||||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 254 lb (115 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Walnut Ridge (Columbus, Ohio) | ||||||
College: | Wisconsin | ||||||
Undrafted: | 2016 | ||||||
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Austin Traylor (born September 3, 1993) is an American former professional football tight end. He played college football at the University of Wisconsin.
Early life
[edit]Traylor attended Walnut Ridge High School. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Wisconsin.
Professional career
[edit]Dallas Cowboys
[edit]Traylor was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2016 NFL draft on May 17.[1] He was waived on September 3, 2016, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[2][3] He was released on September 14.[4]
San Diego Chargers
[edit]On September 20, 2016, Traylor was signed to the San Diego Chargers' practice squad.[5] He was released on October 4, 2016.[6]
New England Patriots
[edit]On November 1, 2016, Traylor was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad.[7] He was released on November 12, 2016.[8]
Baltimore Ravens
[edit]On November 15, 2016, Traylor was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad, but was released four days later.[9]
Denver Broncos
[edit]On December 20, 2016, Traylor was signed to the Denver Broncos' practice squad.[10] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Broncos on January 2, 2017.[11]
On September 2, 2017, Traylor was waived by the Broncos and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[12][13] He was promoted to the active roster on November 18, 2017.[14]
Salt Lake Stallions
[edit]In January 2019, Traylor joined the Salt Lake Stallions of the Alliance of American Football.[15] He caught 2 passes for 12 yards in 8 games played,[16] after which the league shut down in April.
Detroit Lions
[edit]On July 22, 2019, Traylor signed with the Detroit Lions.[17] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ Helman, David (May 17, 2016). "Cowboys Sign Workout Invite TE Austin Traylor To 90-Man Roster". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ Helman, David (September 3, 2016). "Three Former Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts; McFadden Moved To NFI". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on February 22, 2018. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ Helman, David (September 4, 2016). "Cowboys Sign Sanchez, Release Showers; 7 Added To Practice Squad". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on August 15, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ Phillips, Rob (September 14, 2016). "Cowboys Sign Veteran Defensive End Davis For Pass Rush Depth". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on September 15, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ Henne, Ricky (September 20, 2016). "Chargers Sign Versatile RB Dexter McCluster". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on September 22, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ Henne, Ricky (October 4, 2016). "Bolts Add Trio to Practice Squad". Chargers.com. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ "Patriots sign OL Chase Farris and Austin Traylor to the practice squad". Patriots.com. November 1, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ "Patriots activate Dion Lewis to 53-man roster; Make practice squad transactions". Patriots.com. November 12, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ Mink, Ryan (November 15, 2016). "Ravens Promote Asa Jackson, Place DT Willie Henry on Injured Reserve". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on November 12, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ "Report: Broncos sign TE Austin Traylor to practice squad". 247sports.com. December 21, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ "Broncos sign 11 players to future contracts". DenverBroncos.com. January 2, 2017. Archived from the original on January 28, 2018. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ Mason, Andrew (September 2, 2017). "Broncos trim roster at deadline". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on November 30, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 4, 2017). "Broncos announce initial practice-squad roster". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on February 10, 2018. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ Swanson, Ben (November 18, 2017). "Broncos promote TE Austin Traylor to active roster, designate A.J. Derby waived/injured". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ Heath, Jon (January 15, 2019). "Rahim Moore among former Broncos joining new AAF league". USA Today. Broncos Wire. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- ^ "Austin Traylor".
- ^ "Lions sign free agent TE Austin Traylor". DetroitLions.com. July 22, 2019.
- ^ "Detroit Lions establish 53-man roster". DetroitLions.com. August 31, 2019.
External links
[edit]- Media related to Austin Traylor at Wikimedia Commons
- Wisconsin Badgers bio
- 1993 births
- Living people
- American football tight ends
- Baltimore Ravens players
- Dallas Cowboys players
- Denver Broncos players
- Detroit Lions players
- New England Patriots players
- Players of American football from Columbus, Ohio
- Salt Lake Stallions players
- San Diego Chargers players
- Wisconsin Badgers football players