Austin Reiter Explained
Austin Reiter |
Position: | Center |
Birth Date: | 27 November 1991 |
Birth Place: | Arlington, Texas, U.S. |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 3 |
Weight Lbs: | 300 |
High School: | Lakewood Ranch (Bradenton, Florida) |
College: | South Florida |
Draftyear: | 2015 |
Draftround: | 7 |
Draftpick: | 222 |
Pastteams: |
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Highlights: |
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Statseason: | 2023 |
Statlabel1: | Games played |
Statvalue1: | 65 |
Statlabel2: | Games started |
Statvalue2: | 38 |
Pfr: | R/ReitAu00 |
Austin Reiter (born November 27, 1991) is an American football center who is a free agent. He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft.[1] He played high school football at Lakewood Ranch High School in Florida and college football at South Florida.
Professional career
Washington Redskins
With their last pick in the 2015 NFL draft, the Washington Redskins selected Reiter in the seventh round with the 222nd overall pick.[2] He signed a four-year contract with the team on May 8, 2015.[3] [4] He was waived on September 4 before the start of the regular season,[5] but signed to the practice squad on September 29.[6]
He signed a futures contract on January 11, 2016.[7] He was released by the Redskins on September 13, 2016.[8] He was re-signed to the teams' practice squad the next day.[9]
Cleveland Browns
On September 20, 2016, Reiter signed with the Cleveland Browns' active roster.[10] On October 2, he started his first game for the Browns but suffered a season-ending ACL tear during the contest. He was placed on injured reserve on October 10, 2016.[11]
Reiter was waived by the Browns on September 2, 2018.[12]
Kansas City Chiefs (first stint)
On September 3, 2018, Reiter was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs.[13] He signed a two-year contract extension with the Chiefs on December 6, 2018.[14]
In 2019, Reiter was named the Chiefs starting center and started every game including the playoffs. He won Super Bowl LIV when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31–20.[15]
New Orleans Saints
On September 15, 2021, Reiter was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad. On September 18, 2021, Reiter was promoted to the Saints active roster for the game against the Carolina Panthers.[16]
Miami Dolphins
On October 5, 2021, Reiter was signed by the Miami Dolphins off the Saints' practice squad.[17] He started five games at center due to injury before being released on December 14.[18]
Los Angeles Rams
On December 18, 2021, Reiter was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad, but was released three days later.[19]
Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)
Reiter signed with the Chiefs on March 24, 2022.[20] He was released on May 6, but re-signed four days later. He was released on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[21] [22] Reiter won his second Super Bowl ring when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.[23] He signed a reserve/future contract on February 15, 2023.[24]
On August 29, 2023, Reiter was released by the Chiefs and re-signed to the practice squad.[25] [26] Reiter won his third championship when the Chiefs defeated the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.[27]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Schad . Tom . May 2, 2015 . With their last pick of 2015, Redskins select USF center Austin Reiter . August 22, 2021 . The Washington Times.
- Web site: 2015 NFL Draft Listing . March 17, 2021 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Jones . Mike . May 8, 2015 . Redskins agree to terms with draft picks Mitchel, Reiter . May 25, 2015 . WashingtonPost.com.
- Web site: May 11, 2015 . Nine Redskins Draft Picks Agree To Terms . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170910040806/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Nine-Redskins-Draft-Picks-Agree-To-Terms/107e54e5-dde6-488a-885a-8824cc641bcc . September 10, 2017 . May 21, 2015 . Redskins.com.
- Web site: Keim . John . September 4, 2015 . Redskins cut seventh-round pick Austin Reiter . September 5, 2015 . ESPN.com.
- Web site: Czarda . Stephen . September 29, 2015 . Redskins Sign Dunbar, Foster; Lauvao, Rogers Placed On IR . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151001034800/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Dunbar-Foster-Lauvao-Rogers-Placed-On-IR/1d80c066-1cee-44a2-ad81-363d011d7d62 . October 1, 2015 . September 29, 2015 . Redskins.com.
- Web site: January 11, 2016 . Redskins Sign Seven To Reserve/Future Contracts . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171007170036/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Seven-To-ReserveFuture-Contracts/d7070ad9-8905-4be0-8ef6-d28816213141 . October 7, 2017 . January 16, 2016 . Redskins.com.
- Web site: 09/13: Redskins Make Roster Moves . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160914172050/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/0913-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/c4d2a719-b550-4e66-ada5-a7bf60bbf586 . September 14, 2016 . September 14, 2016 . Redskins.com.
- Web site: Bouda . Nate . September 15, 2016 . Redskins Sign C Austin Reiter To Practice Squad . March 17, 2021 . NFLTradeRumors.co . en-US.
- Web site: Browns sign QB Charlie Whitehurst, OL Austin Reiter . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160921184414/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-QB-Charlie-Whitehurst-OL-Austin-Reiter/0a269d23-1f4e-4cde-ba60-81f968cca538 . September 21, 2016 . September 20, 2016 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
- Web site: October 10, 2016 . Browns awarded OL Jonathan Cooper via waivers . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161116050401/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-awarded-OL-Jonathan-Cooper-via-waivers/ac911d50-195d-44a2-9438-965cb65a4ef6 . November 16, 2016 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
- Web site: Gribble . Andrew . September 2, 2018 . Browns claim 5 players in latest moves to reshaped 53-man roster . March 17, 2021 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
- Web site: Goldman . Charles . September 3, 2018 . Chiefs claim former Browns OL Austin Reiter, release Bryan Witzmann . March 17, 2021 . Chiefs Wire . USA Today.
- Web site: Dixon . John . December 5, 2018 . Chiefs backup center Austin Reiter signed to contract extension (updated with contract details) . March 17, 2021 . Arrowhead Pride . en.
- Web site: Shook . Nick . February 2, 2020 . Chiefs rally once again to defeat 49ers, win SB LIV . February 2, 2020 . NFL.com.
- Web site: Sigler . John . September 14, 2021 . Free agent center Austin Reiter signs with Saints practice squad . March 24, 2023 . Saints Wire . USA Today.
- Web site: October 5, 2021 . Roster Moves: Miami Dolphins Trade WR Grant, Sign C Reiter . February 16, 2024 . MiamiDolphins.com.
- Web site: December 14, 2021 . Roster Moves: Dolphins Waive C Reiter . February 16, 2024 . MiamiDolphins.com.
- Web site: Chavkin . Daniel . December 18, 2021 . Rams Sign Five To Practice Squad . February 14, 2024 . NFL Trade Rumors.
- Web site: Dixon . John . March 23, 2022 . Former Chiefs center returning for 2022 . February 14, 2024 . Arrowhead Pride.
- Web site: August 30, 2022 . Chiefs Announce Roster Moves to Meet NFL-Mandated 53 Players . February 16, 2024 . Chiefs.com.
- Web site: Foote . Jordan . August 31, 2022 . Kansas City Chiefs 2022 Practice Squad Tracker . February 14, 2024 . SI.com.
- Web site: Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023 . March 24, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Goldman . Charles . February 15, 2023 . Chiefs sign 12 practice squad players on reserve/future contracts . March 24, 2023 . Chiefs Wire . USA Today.
- Web site: August 29, 2023 . Chiefs 2023 Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53 . October 21, 2023 . Chiefs.com.
- Web site: August 30, 2023 . Chiefs Announce Roster Moves . October 21, 2023 . Chiefs.com.
- Web site: Maaddi . Rob . February 12, 2024 . Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25-22 over 49ers in overtime . February 14, 2024 . AP News . en.