Christian Ringo Explained

Christian Ringo
Position:Nose tackle
Birth Date:10 March 1992
Birth Place:Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:300
High School:Jackson (MS) Forest Hill
College:Louisiana
Draftyear:2015
Draftround:6
Draftpick:210
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:42
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Pfr:RingCh00

Christian Jacques Rashad Ringo (born March 10, 1992) is an American football nose tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Louisiana and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Ringo was selected in the sixth round (210th overall) by the Green Bay Packers in the 2015 NFL draft.[2] On May 8, 2015, he signed a contract with the Packers.[3] Ringo was released by the Packers during final team cuts on September 5, 2015.[4] On September 7, 2015, he was signed to the Packers' practice squad.[5] Packers' linebacker Jayrone Elliott commented on Ringo in mid-November, saying he had become "the captain of the scout team".[6] Halfway through the season, Ringo had at least one team wanting to sign him to their active roster.[6] However, he decided to accept an offer with the Packers to increase his salary while continuing to play on the practice squad.[6] Ringo was re-signed by the Packers after the season ended on January 18, 2016.[7]

Ringo recorded four tackles and two sacks in the 2016 preseason, earning him a spot on the Packers' 53-man roster.[8] He made his NFL debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the season opener, finishing the game with one tackle.

On April 13, 2017, Ringo signed his exclusive rights tender to remain with the Packers.[9] He was waived by the Packers on September 5, 2017.[10]

Cincinnati Bengals (first stint)

On September 6, 2017, Ringo was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals.[11] He was waived by the team on September 12, 2017.[12]

Detroit Lions

On September 14, 2017, Ringo was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad.[13] He was promoted to the active roster on November 22, 2017.[14]

On August 31, 2018, Ringo was waived by the Lions.[15]

Dallas Cowboys

On September 26, 2018, Ringo was signed to the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad.[16] He was promoted to the active roster on November 17, 2018, but was waived two days later and re-signed to the practice squad.[17]

Cincinnati Bengals (second stint)

On November 23, 2018, Ringo was signed by the Bengals off the Cowboys practice squad.[18]

He was waived with an injury settlement during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[19]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Ringo signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on July 1, 2020.[20] After the CFL canceled the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ringo chose to opt-out of his contract with the Argonauts on August 28, 2020.[21]

New Orleans Saints (first stint)

On November 11, 2020, Ringo was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad.[22] He was released on January 11, 2021.[23] On January 18, 2021, Ringo signed a reserve/futures contract with the Saints.[24]

Arizona Cardinals

On July 29, 2022, Ringo signed with the Arizona Cardinals.[25] He was released on August 30, 2022.[26]

New Orleans Saints (second stint)

On August 31, 2022, Ringo was signed to the Saints practice squad.[27] He was released on October 20.

Baltimore Ravens

On December 28, 2022, Ringo was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad. He was released on January 10, 2023.

NFL career statistics

Regular season statistics
Year Team G GS Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Total Solo Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
GB8 0 2 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0
DET6 0 3 2 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
CIN6 0 10 6 4 1.5 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Total 20 0 15 10 5 1.5 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0
Source: NFL.com

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UL Lafayette's McGuire Headlines All-Sun Belt Conference Teams and Individual Award Winners . December 10, 2014 . Sun Belt Conference . www.sunbeltsports.org . December 14, 2016.
  2. Web site: Christian Ringo Draft Profile. NFL.com. August 3, 2016.
  3. Web site: Packers sign five draft choices. https://web.archive.org/web/20170927112202/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-press-release/article-1/packers-sign-five-draft-choices/cdf08670-7daf-482d-b003-e5d2e262ac00. dead. September 27, 2017. Packers.com. May 8, 2015. August 3, 2016.
  4. Web site: Packers reduce roster to 53. https://web.archive.org/web/20171207140431/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/packers-reduce-roster-to-53/17b708be-109c-4a48-95ed-f8099d64992a. dead. December 7, 2017. Packers.com. September 5, 2015. August 3, 2016.
  5. Web site: Packers sign WR James Jones, assemble practice squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20170110231140/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-press-release/article-1/packers-sign-wr-james-jones-assemble-practice-squad/98ef2e25-4d9e-49a7-8dd7-c4456e38bd25. dead. January 10, 2017. Packers.com. September 7, 2015. August 3, 2016.
  6. Web site: Christian Ringo making a name for himself among Packers players, coaches. Cohen. Michael. JSOnline.com. February 14, 2016. August 18, 2016.
  7. Web site: Packers sign eight free agents. https://web.archive.org/web/20170110225627/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-press-release/article-1/packers-sign-eight-free-agents/39c49519-3e9a-44a0-a678-312c4b7f8cf2. dead. January 10, 2017. Packers.com. January 18, 2016. August 3, 2016.
  8. Web site: Packers keep three QBs: Here's the 53-man roster. https://web.archive.org/web/20180315154503/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/packers-keep-three-qbs-heres-the-53-man-roster/2ad71c7f-ef86-43db-a144-ce3ac3a80d9f. dead. March 15, 2018. Hodkiewicz. Wes. Packers.com. September 3, 2016. September 21, 2016.
  9. Web site: Christian Ringo signs exclusive-rights tender to remain with Packers. Hirschhorn, Jason B.. AcmePackingCompany.com. April 13, 2017.
  10. Web site: Packers sign DT Quinton Dial. https://web.archive.org/web/20180213020938/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-press-release/article-1/Packers-sign-DT-Quinton-Dial-/3b821622-c811-4bcd-a6ae-05d4b7ccc155. dead. February 13, 2018. Packers.com. September 5, 2017.
  11. Web site: NFL roster moves: Bengals claim Christian Ringo off waivers from Packers. Marcum, Jason. CincyJungle.com. September 6, 2017.
  12. Web site: Bengals roster moves: Adam Jones activated; Christian Ringo waived. Marcum, Jason. CincyJungle.com. September 12, 2017.
  13. Web site: Lions sign DT Christian Ringo to the practice squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20180223204510/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-DT-Christian-Ringo-to-the-practice-squad/84f624a7-8834-4ac6-a040-15c44ef24978. dead. February 23, 2018. DetroitLions.com. September 14, 2017.
  14. Web site: Lions sign DT Christian Ringo to active roster from practice squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201034312/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-DT-Christian-Ringo-to-active-roster-from-practice-squad/d6d65641-c18b-4c78-91fc-4141b130881f. dead. December 1, 2017. DetroitLions.com. November 22, 2017.
  15. Web site: Lions announce roster. DetroitLions.com. August 31, 2018.
  16. Web site: Cowboys sign DT Christian Ringo to practice squad Cowboys promoted him to the active roster after injuries on 11-17-18. 247sports.com. September 26, 2018.
  17. Web site: Cowboys promote DL from practice squad, waive safety for Week 11. 247Sports.com. November 17, 2018.
  18. Web site: Adolphus Washington becomes the third Bengals player to go on IR this week. CincyJungle.com. November 23, 2018.
  19. News: Bengals Waive 11 Players . Bengals.com . August 30, 2019 . August 30, 2019.
  20. News: Blue Bombers sign former NFL defensive lineman Christian Ringo . 3downnation.com . July 1, 2020 . August 29, 2020.
  21. News: Tracking players who have exercised opt-outs . CFL.ca . August 26, 2020 . August 29, 2020.
  22. Web site: Saints roster moves: Veteran DL Christian Ringo signed to the practice squad. Saints Wire. USA Today. November 11, 2020.
  23. News: Just, Amie . Saints activate veteran safety D.J. Swearinger from COVID-19 list, waive Austin Carr; see all moves . NOLA.com . January 11, 2021 . February 17, 2021.
  24. News: Bouda, Nate . Saints Sign 13 Players To Futures Deals, Release WR Jake Kumerow From PS . NFLTradeRumors.co . January 18, 2021 . February 18, 2021.
  25. Web site: Cardinals Sign Veterans Antwaun Woods, Christian Ringo. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. July 29, 2022.
  26. Web site: Cardinals Make Final Cutdown To Get To Initial 53-Man Roster. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. August 30, 2022.
  27. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce practice squad additions. NewOrleansSaints.com. August 31, 2022.

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