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Bryan Witzmann

Bryan Witzmann (born June 16, 1990) is a former American football offensive guard. He played college football at South Dakota State University. He was a contestant on The Bachelorette.[1]

Bryan Witzmann
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Witzmann with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017
No. 70, 78, 76, 68
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1990-06-16) June 16, 1990 (age 34)
Houlton, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school:Somerset
(Somerset, Wisconsin)
College:South Dakota State
Undrafted:2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:40
Games started:20
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

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Houston Texans

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Witzmann signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 16, 2014.[2] He was placed on injured reserve on August 2, 2014.[3]

On September 1, 2015, Witzmann was waived by the Texans.[4]

New Orleans Saints

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On September 16, 2015, Witzmann was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad.[3] He was released by the Saints on November 11, 2015 but was re-signed on December 24.[3] He signed a futures contract with the Saints on January 5, 2016.[3] He was waived on May 17, 2016.[5]

Dallas Cowboys

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On June 8, 2016, Witzmann signed with the Dallas Cowboys.[3] He was released by the Cowboys on September 3, 2016.[6]

Kansas City Chiefs (first stint)

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Witzmann was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs on September 4, 2016.[7] On July 27, 2017, he signed a one-year contract extension with the Chiefs through 2018.[8]

In 2017, Witzmann played in all 16 games, starting 13 at left guard for the Chiefs.[9]

On September 3, 2018, Witzmann was released by the Chiefs after losing the starting left guard job to Cameron Erving.[10]

Minnesota Vikings

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On September 10, 2018, Witzmann was signed by the Minnesota Vikings.[11] He was released on October 5, 2018.[12]

Chicago Bears

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On October 8, 2018, Witzmann was signed by the Chicago Bears.[13] In November, with right guard Kyle Long on injured reserve, Witzmann began splitting time at the spot with Eric Kush.[14] He was named the starting right guard in Week 10, and started 7 games there until Long returned from injury in Week 17.

Cleveland Browns

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Witzmann (left) in a 2019 preseason game against the Washington Redskins.

On March 22, 2019, Witzmann signed with the Cleveland Browns.[15] The Browns released Witzmann on August 31, 2019.[16]

Miami Dolphins

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On September 14, 2019, Witzmann was signed by the Miami Dolphins, but was released five days later.[17]

Carolina Panthers

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On September 23, 2019, Witzmann was signed by the Carolina Panthers.[18] On November 12, 2019, Witzmann was waived by the Panthers.[19]

Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)

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On October 28, 2020, Witzmann was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad.[20] He was elevated to the active roster on November 7 and 21 for the team's weeks 9 and 11 games against the Carolina Panthers and Las Vegas Raiders, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[21][22] On February 9, 2021, Witzmann re-signed with the Chiefs.[23] He was released on May 10, 2021.[24] He re-signed with the team on August 8, 2021.[25] He was released on August 23.

Atlanta Falcons

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On September 15, 2021, Witzmann was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.[26] He was released on September 21, 2021.

References

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  1. ^ "Bryan | The Bachelorette". abc.com.
  2. ^ "Transactions: Free Agent Signings". HoustonTexans.com. May 16, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2017.[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^ a b c d e "Bryan Witzmann Transactions". FoxSports.com.
  4. ^ "Texans make several roster transactions". HoustonTexans.com. September 1, 2015. Archived from the original on December 31, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  5. ^ "New Orleans Saints Announce Roster Moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. May 17, 2016. Archived from the original on October 4, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  6. ^ 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 May 28, 2017.
  7. ^ "Chiefs Announce Additional Roster Moves". Chiefs.com. September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on November 26, 2017. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  8. ^ Thorman, Joel (July 27, 2017). "Chiefs sign OL Bryan Witzmann to contract extension". ArrowheadPride.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  9. ^ "Bryan Witzmann 2017 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  10. ^ Goldman, Charles (September 3, 2018). "Chiefs claim former Browns OL Austin Reiter, release Bryan Witzmann". Chiefs Wire. USA Today.
  11. ^ "Vikings Sign G Bryan Witzmann, Place Aviante Collins on IR". Vikings.com. September 10, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  12. ^ "Vikings Activate LB Kentrell Brothers to 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. October 5, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  13. ^ Perez, Bryan (October 8, 2018). "Bears sign OL Bryan Witzmann to active roster". Bears Wire. USA Today. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  14. ^ Mayer, Larry (November 4, 2018). "2-Minute Drill: Fuller leads takeaway parade". Chicago Bears. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
  15. ^ "Browns sign OL Bryan Witzmann". ClevelandBrowns.com. March 22, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  16. ^ "Browns cut roster to 53 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 31, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  17. ^ "Dolphins Sign G/T Bryan Witzmann". MiamiDolphins.com. September 14, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  18. ^ "Panthers sign offensive lineman with Brandon Greene going to IR". Panthers.com. September 23, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  19. ^ Ulrich, Logan (November 12, 2019). "Panthers Waive G Bryan Witzmann". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  20. ^ Goldman, Charles (October 28, 2020). "Chiefs sign OT Bryan Witzmann to practice squad". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  21. ^ Goldman, Charles (November 7, 2020). "Chiefs elevate two players from practice squad on Saturday". USAToday.com. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  22. ^ Williams, Charean (November 21, 2020). "Chiefs rule out Sammy Watkins, place Taco Charlton, Mitchell Schwartz on IR". NBCSports.com. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  23. ^ Thompson, Jaylon (February 9, 2021). "Kansas City Chiefs sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts". 247Sports. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  24. ^ "Chiefs cut Jordan Ta'amu, Bryan Witzmann". NBCSports.com. May 10, 2021.
  25. ^ "Chiefs place Nick Keizer on retired list, sign Bryan Witzmann". NBCSports.com. August 8, 2021.
  26. ^ "Falcons make roster moves on practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 15, 2021.
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