Brian Blechen Explained
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
Carolina Panthers
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
On December 28, 2016, Blechen was signed to the Saints' practice squad.[10]
Carolina Panthers (second stint)
On January 4, 2017, Blechen signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers.[11] On June 13, 2017, he was waived by the Panthers.
Notes and References
- http://www.nfl.com/player/brianblechen/2553493{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
- Web site: NFL News, Scores, Standings & Stats.
- Web site: Panthers trim roster to 53 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170808073707/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/bcee285e-92df-41f4-96d8-ba007606b705 . dead . August 8, 2017 . Henson . Max . September 5, 2015 . Panthers.com . September 16, 2015.
- Web site: WR Bersin among 10 set to join practice squad . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304202406/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/WR-Bersin-among-10-set-to-join-practice-squad/85da432b-082b-4471-b40b-8bcd1a0a639e . dead . March 4, 2016 . September 6, 2015 . Panthers.com . September 16, 2015.
- Web site: Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016. Pro-Football-Reference.com. August 7, 2017.
- Web site: Panthers sign eight practice squad members to future contracts. www.panthers.com. February 11, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160211010143/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-eight-practice-squad-members-to-future-contracts/915f2e4f-3712-4059-9be0-98cd93ccd3d7. February 11, 2016. dead.
- Web site: Panthers trim roster to 53. https://web.archive.org/web/20180103173132/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/e844056a-62ef-4bb1-b1a4-b040a7219771. dead. 2018-01-03. Henson. Max. Panthers.com.
- Web site: Panthers establish practice squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20170814055046/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-establish-practice-squad/061c7684-029c-4eac-928e-f9ae8fa165da. dead. 2017-08-14. Henson. Max. Panthers.com.
- Web site: Panthers Sign CB Lou Young To Practice Squad, Cut LB Brian Blechen. November 3, 2016.
- Web site: Saints sign linebacker Brian Blechen to practice squad. Teope, Herbie. NOLA.com. December 28, 2016.
- Web site: Panthers sign four more to future contracts. https://web.archive.org/web/20170902231809/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-four-more-to-future-contracts/262dcfb2-2143-4589-a7d8-fd9f15d8bfe1. dead. September 2, 2017. Panthers.com. January 4, 2017.
