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Austin Traylor

Austin Traylor
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Traylor with the Denver Broncos in 2017
No. 86
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1993-09-03) September 3, 1993 (age 31)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:254 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High school:Walnut Ridge (Columbus, Ohio)
College:Wisconsin
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:8
Receiving yards:100
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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

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Traylor attended Walnut Ridge High School. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Wisconsin.

Professional career

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Dallas Cowboys

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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

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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

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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

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On November 15, 2016, Traylor was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad, but was released four days later.[9]

Denver Broncos

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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

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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

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On July 22, 2019, Traylor signed with the Detroit Lions.[17] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[18]

References

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  1. ^ Helman, David (May 17, 2016). "Cowboys Sign Workout Invite TE Austin Traylor To 90-Man Roster". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Henne, Ricky (October 4, 2016). "Bolts Add Trio to Practice Squad". Chargers.com. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  7. ^ "Patriots sign OL Chase Farris and Austin Traylor to the practice squad". Patriots.com. November 1, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  8. ^ "Patriots activate Dion Lewis to 53-man roster; Make practice squad transactions". Patriots.com. November 12, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Report: Broncos sign TE Austin Traylor to practice squad". 247sports.com. December 21, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  11. ^ "Broncos sign 11 players to future contracts". DenverBroncos.com. January 2, 2017. Archived from the original on January 28, 2018. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  12. ^ Mason, Andrew (September 2, 2017). "Broncos trim roster at deadline". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on November 30, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ Heath, Jon (January 15, 2019). "Rahim Moore among former Broncos joining new AAF league". USA Today. Broncos Wire. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  16. ^ "Austin Traylor".
  17. ^ "Lions sign free agent TE Austin Traylor". DetroitLions.com. July 22, 2019.
  18. ^ "Detroit Lions establish 53-man roster". DetroitLions.com. August 31, 2019.
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