J. C. Hassenauer Explained

J. C. Hassenauer
Current Team:Washington Commanders
Number:62
Position:Center
Birth Date:15 September 1995
Birth Place:Woodbury, Minnesota, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:295
College:Alabama (2014–2017)
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:45
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:7
Pfr:HassJ.00

James "J. C." Hassenauer (born September 15, 1995) is an American football center for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, winning national championships in 2015 and 2017. Hassenauer has been a member of the Atlanta Falcons, Birmingham Iron, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Giants.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

After playing four years at Alabama, Hassenauer was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018.[1] He was waived on September 1 and signed to the practice squad the next day, where he spent most of the season.[2] [3]

Birmingham Iron

After the season ended, Hassenauer signed with the Birmingham Iron of the Alliance of American Football, where he played eight games.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On April 5, 2019, Hassenauer signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers,[4] but was waived on August 31.[5] On November 20, he was signed to the Steelers' practice squad,[6] and was promoted to the active roster on December 24.[7]

On December 2, 2020, Hassenauer made his first NFL start in a 19–14 win over the Baltimore Ravens.[8]

Hassenauer signed a one-year contract extension with the Steelers on March 8, 2021.[9] He was placed on injured reserve on November 27, 2021.[10] He was activated on December 25.[11]

New York Giants

On April 7, 2023, Hassenauer was signed by the New York Giants.[12] On August 1, 2023, Hassenauer was placed on injured reserve with a torn tricep.[13]

Washington Commanders

On August 6, 2024, Hassenauer signed with the Washington Commanders.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: April 30, 2018 . Five Former Alabama Football Players Sign as Free Agents Following 2018 NFL Draft . December 30, 2019 . Rolltide.com.
  2. Web site: McFadden . Will . September 1, 2018 . Falcons 2018 roster: Atlanta announces roster cuts, trims active roster down to 52 . December 30, 2019 . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  3. Web site: McFadden . Will . September 2, 2018 . Falcons sign 10 players to practice squad . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180904121013/https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-sign-10-players-to-practice-squad . September 4, 2018 . December 30, 2019 . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  4. Web site: Varley . Teresa . April 5, 2019 . Steelers sign Hassenauer, Tocho . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20190405231814/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-hassenauer-tocho . April 5, 2019 . December 30, 2019 . Steelers.com.
  5. Web site: Varley . Teresa . August 31, 2019 . Steelers make roster cuts . December 30, 2019 . Steelers.com.
  6. Web site: Bryan . Dave . August 31, 2019 . Steelers Sign C J.C. Hassenauer To Practice Squad, Release TE Kevin Rader . December 30, 2019 . SteelersDepot.com.
  7. Web site: Kozora . Alex . August 31, 2019 . Steelers Place QB Mason Rudolph On IR . December 30, 2019 . SteelersDepot.com.
  8. Web site: Adamski . Chris . December 2, 2020 . J.C. Hassenauer latest 'next man up' contributing to Steelers . December 2, 2020 . TribLive.com.
  9. Web site: Varley . Teresa . March 8, 2021 . Hassenauer signed to a one-year contract . March 8, 2021 . Steelers.com.
  10. Web site: Varley . Teresa . November 27, 2021 . Steelers make moves, place two on IR . November 13, 2023 . Steelers.com.
  11. Web site: Bryan . Dave . December 25, 2021 . Steelers Activate G/C J.C. Hassenauer From IR; Signed Two Punters; Elevated Several From PS . February 2, 2023 . Steelers Depot . en-US.
  12. Web site: Salomone . Dan . April 7, 2023 . Giants sign offensive lineman J.C. Hassenauer . April 8, 2023 . Giants.com.
  13. Web site: Salomone . Dan . August 1, 2023 . Giants sign center Sean Harlow; J.C. Hassenauer to IR . November 13, 2023 . Giants.com.
  14. Web site: Commanders sign C/G J.C Hassenauer, waive T Alex Akingbulu, release TE Armani Rogers . commanders.com . 7 August 2024.

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