Tyreek Burwell

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Tyreek Burwell
No. 78, 65, 66
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1992-03-11) March 11, 1992 (age 32)
Hempstead, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:Walt Whitman
(Huntington Station, New York)
College:Cincinnati
Undrafted:2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:17
Games started:0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Tyreek Burwell (born March 11, 1992) is a former American football offensive tackle. He signed with the San Diego Chargers in 2015 as an undrafted free agent. He played college football at the University of Cincinnati.

Professional career[edit]

San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers[edit]

After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft, Burwell signed with the San Diego Chargers on May 3, 2015.[1] On September 10, he was waived, but signed to the practice squad two days later.[2] He was promoted to the active roster on September 29.[3]

On November 5, 2016, Burwell was released by the Chargers.[4] Three days later, the Chargers signed Burwell to their practice squad.[5] He was promoted to the active roster on November 14.

On September 2, 2017, Burwell was waived by the Chargers.[6]

Indianapolis Colts[edit]

On September 11, 2017, Burwell was signed to Indianapolis Colts' practice squad.[7] He was promoted to the active roster on November 2, 2017.[8]

On September 1, 2018, Burwell was waived/injured by the Colts and was placed on injured reserve.[9] He was released on September 5, 2018.

Philadelphia Eagles[edit]

On January 9, 2019, Burwell signed a reserve/future contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.[10] On July 15, 2019, Burwell announced his retirement from the NFL.[11]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Williams, Eric (May 3, 2015). "2015 San Diego Chargers undrafted free agents". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  2. ^ Henne, Ricky (September 10, 2015). "Bolts Bring Back John Phillips". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on April 27, 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  3. ^ Henne, Ricky (September 29, 2015). "Chargers Sign Pair of Offensive Linemen". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on April 28, 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  4. ^ Henne, Ricky (November 5, 2016). "Chargers Make Four Roster Moves; Place Dexter McCluster on NFL-I List". Chargers.com.
  5. ^ Henne, Ricky (November 9, 2016). "Chargers Sign Former Giants WR Geremy Davis". Chargers.com.
  6. ^ Henne, Ricky (September 2, 2017). "Los Angeles Chargers Cut Down Roster to 53". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018.
  7. ^ "Roster Move: Colts Sign Tyreek Burwell To Practice Squad". Colts.com. September 11, 2017.
  8. ^ "Roster Move: Colts Elevate Tackle Tyreek Burwell To Active Roster". Colts.com. November 2, 2017.
  9. ^ Walker, Andrew (September 1, 2018). "Colts Announce Final 2018 Roster Cuts". Colts.com.
  10. ^ "Eagles sign offensive tackle and CFL defensive back to future contracts". BleedingGreenNation.com. January 9, 2019.
  11. ^ Crabtree, Curtis (July 16, 2019). "Eagles tackle Tyreek Burwell announces retirement". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.

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