Andrew Vollert Explained

Andrew Vollert
Number:42,89,87,90
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:15 March 1995
Birth Place:San Mateo, California
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:245
High School:St. Ignatius (San Francisco, California)
College:Weber State
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
Status:Healthy
Statleague:NFL

Andrew Joseph Vollert (born March 15, 1995, age 27) is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at Weber State in Ogden, Utah.[1]

College career

Vollert played two seasons at San Jose State, followed by year at San Francisco City College, before transferring to Weber State. He was an FCS All-American in 2016 and 2017 for the Wildcats, totaling 123 receptions for 1,613 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also played basketball at San Jose State in the 2014-15 season.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Vollert signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018.[2] In the preseason, he caught 8 of 9 targets for 55 yards.[3] He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[4] [5] He is currently healthy and was released on October 31, 2018.[6]

Cincinnati Bengals

On November 5, 2018, Vollert was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.[7] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bengals on December 31, 2018.[8] The Bengals waived Vollert on May 22, 2019.[9]

Los Angeles Chargers

Vollert was claimed off waivers on May 23, 2019 by the Los Angeles Chargers.[10] After a strong start to camp, he suffered a torn ACL in the preseason and was placed on injured reserve on August 12, 2019. He had one catch for 25 yards before the injury.[11] He was waived on August 1, 2020.[12] His colorful release highlighted HBO's Hard Knocks Season 16 premier.

Carolina Panthers

On August 16, 2020, Vollert signed with the Carolina Panthers.[13] He was waived four days later.[14]

Indianapolis Colts

Vollert was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts on August 21, 2020.[15] He was waived on September 5, 2020.[16] On December 23, 2020, Vollert re-signed with the Colts' practice squad.[17] On December 31, 2020, Vollert was released from the practice squad.[18] On January 10, 2021, Vollert signed a reserve/futures contract with the Colts.[19]

On August 31, 2021, Vollert was waived/injured and placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury.[20] He was released on September 9, 2021 with an injury settlement.

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.nfl.com/prospects/andrew-vollert?id=32462018-0002-5599-5790-082aae540268 NFL Combine Profile
  2. Web site: Cardinals Bring In 24 Undrafted Rookies. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. April 30, 2018. May 6, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180502152124/https://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Bring-In-24-Undrafted-Rookies-/f8689646-e129-4c37-8032-96da901235e1. May 2, 2018. dead.
  3. Web site: Andrew Vollert | Indianapolis Colts TE | NFL and PFF stats .
  4. Web site: Cardinals Make Cuts To Reach 53-Man Roster. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. September 1, 2018.
  5. Web site: Cardinals Undergo Roster Changes, Build Practice Squad. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. September 2, 2018.
  6. Web site: Arizona Cardinals sign Gabe Holmes, Vincent Valentine to practice squad. ArizonaSports.com. October 31, 2018.
  7. Web site: Andrew Vollert: Joins Bengals' practice squad. CBSSports.com. November 5, 2018.
  8. Web site: Bengals Sign Five To Reserve/Future Contracts. Bengals.com. December 31, 2018.
  9. Web site: Bengals Sign OT Justin Evans, Waive TE Andrew Vollert. May 22, 2019.
  10. Web site: Chargers Claim TE Andrew Vollert Off Waivers From Bengals. Bouda, Nate. May 23, 2019.
  11. Web site: Andrew Vollert will miss season with torn ACL. Williams, Charean. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. August 11, 2019.
  12. News: Los Angeles Chargers Announce Roster Moves . Chargers.com . August 1, 2020 . August 1, 2020.
  13. Web site: Panthers sign Tommylee Lewis, Marken Michel, Andrew Vollert. Simmons, Myles. Panthers.com. August 16, 2020. August 16, 2020. September 30, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200930093255/https://www.panthers.com/news/carolina-signs-tommylee-lewis-marken-michel-andrew-vollert. dead.
  14. News: Weaver, Tim . Panthers waive tight end to make room for defensive end Jalen Jelks . USAToday.com . August 20, 2020 . August 20, 2020.
  15. News: Colts Claim TE Andrew Vollert Off Waivers . Colts.com . August 21, 2020 . August 21, 2020.
  16. Web site: Colts Announce Final 2020 Roster Cuts. Walker, Andrew. Colts.com. September 5, 2020.
  17. Web site: Practice Squad Moves: Colts Sign P Austin Rehkow & TE Andrew Vollert. Colts.com. December 23, 2020.
  18. News: Colts Sign T Jared Veldheer to Practice Squad . Colts.com . December 31, 2020 . February 11, 2021.
  19. Web site: Colts Announce Two Extensions, 16 Reserve/Future Contracts. Colts.com. January 10, 2021.
  20. Web site: Colts Announce Final 2021 Roster Cuts. Colts.com. August 31, 2021.

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