Daniel Archibong (American football) explained

Daniel Archibong
Number:72, 61, 96
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:12 September 1997
Birth Place:Springfield Township, Pennsylvania
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lb:307
High School:Springfield
(Springfield Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania)
College:Temple
Undraftedyear:2021
Pastteams:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:2
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Pfr:A/ArchDa01

Daniel Archibong (born September 12, 1997) is a former American football defensive end. He played college football at Temple.

College career

Archibong was a member of the Temple Owls for five seasons. He played two games as a true freshman before deciding to redshirt the rest of the season.[1] Archibong finished his collegiate career with 89 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks and eight passes broken up in 48 games played.[2]

Professional career

Chicago Bears

Archibong was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2021.[3] He was waived on August 31, 2021, at the end of training camp.[4]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Archibong was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad on September 1, 2021.[5] He was elevated to the active roster on November 21, 2021, for the team's Week 11 game against the Los Angeles Chargers and made his NFL debut in the game.[6] He was elevated once again to the active roster from the practice squad on November 27, 2021.[7] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on January 18, 2022.[8] On July 11, 2022, the Steelers placed Archibong on the reserve/retired list.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Panagos has options on Temple's defensive line, including a WR. Matt. Vender. Rivals.com. August 10, 2017. November 22, 2021.
  2. Web site: Springfield's Archibong earns free agent deal with Bears. Delaware County Daily Times. May 1, 2021. November 22, 2021.
  3. Web site: Temple's Dan Archibong and Branden Mack signing as NFL free agents. Marc. Narduzzi. Philadelphia Inquirer. May 1, 2021. November 21, 2021.
  4. Web site: Bears cuts tracker ahead of 53-man roster deadline. NBC Sports Chicago. August 30, 2021. November 21, 2021.
  5. Web site: Steelers add 15 to practice squad. Teresa. Varley. Steelers.com. September 1, 2021. November 21, 2021.
  6. Web site: Steelers' Kevin Dotson goes on IR; Karl Joseph and 2 d-lineman called up from practice squad. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. November 20, 2021. November 21, 2021.
  7. Web site: Varley, Teresa. November 27, 2021. Steelers make moves, place two on IR. Steelers.com.
  8. Web site: Steelers sign 12 to Reserve/Future contracts. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. January 18, 2022.