Brian Blechen
| No. 50 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | September 30, 1991 Moorpark, California |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Moorpark (CA) |
| College: | Utah |
| Undrafted: | 2015 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Brian Blechen (born September 30, 1991) is a former American football linebacker.[1] He played college football at the University of Utah.[2]
Professional career[edit]
Carolina Panthers[edit]
On May 8, 2015, Blechen was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Carolina Panthers. On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Panthers.[3] On September 7, 2015, Blechen was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.[4] On September 22, 2015, he was released from practice squad. On December 1, 2015, he was re-signed to practice squad. On February 7, 2016, Blechen's Panthers played in Super Bowl 50. In the game, the Panthers fell to the Denver Broncos by a score of 24–10.[5] On February 9, 2016. Blechen signed a futures contract with the Carolina Panthers.[6]
On September 3, 2016, Blechen was waived by the Panthers as part of final roster cuts.[7] The next day, he was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.[8] He was released by the Panthers on November 3, 2016.[9]
New Orleans Saints[edit]
On December 28, 2016, Blechen was signed to the Saints' practice squad.[10]
Carolina Panthers (second stint)[edit]
On January 4, 2017, Blechen signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers.[11] On June 13, 2017, he was waived by the Panthers.
References[edit]
- ^ http://www.nfl.com/player/brianblechen/2553493[permanent dead link]
- ^ "NFL News, Scores, Standings & Stats".
- ^ Henson, Max (September 5, 2015). "Panthers trim roster to 53". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2017. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
- ^ "WR Bersin among 10 set to join practice squad". Panthers.com. September 6, 2015. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
- ^ "Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "Panthers sign eight practice squad members to future contracts". www.panthers.com. Archived from the original on February 11, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ Henson, Max. "Panthers trim roster to 53". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on January 3, 2018.
- ^ Henson, Max. "Panthers establish practice squad". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on August 14, 2017.
- ^ "Panthers Sign CB Lou Young To Practice Squad, Cut LB Brian Blechen". November 3, 2016.
- ^ Teope, Herbie (December 28, 2016). "Saints sign linebacker Brian Blechen to practice squad". NOLA.com.
- ^ "Panthers sign four more to future contracts". Panthers.com. January 4, 2017. Archived from the original on September 2, 2017.