John Wetzel (American football) explained
John Wetzel |
Number: | 73, 75 |
Position: | Offensive guard |
Birth Date: | 18 July 1991 |
Birth Place: | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 7 |
Weight Lbs: | 328 |
High School: | Pittsburgh (PA) Brashear |
College: | Boston College |
Undraftedyear: | 2013 |
Pastteams: |
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Statlabel1: | Games played |
Statvalue1: | 46 |
Statlabel2: | Games started |
Statvalue2: | 24 |
Pfr: | W/WetzJo00 |
John William Wetzel (born July 18, 1991) is a former American football offensive guard. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He played college football at Boston College.
Early years
Wetzel attended Brashear High School, where he played as a two-way player at offensive tackle and defensive end. As a junior, he became a starter.
As a senior, he posted 70 tackles (52 solo) and 7 sacks, He contributed to the school winning consecutive City League titles (2007 and 2008), while being named a two-time All-City selection.
He also competed in basketball, volleyball, and track.
College career
Wetzel accepted a football scholarship from Boston College. As a true freshman, he was a backup offensive tackle behind Anthony Castonzo and appeared in 6 games.
As a sophomore, he was a backup offensive tackle and appeared in 8 games. As a junior, he became a starter after Castonzo graduated and started 12 games at left tackle.
As a senior, he was moved to right tackle, so that Emmett Cleary could handle the left side.
Professional career
Oakland Raiders
On April 29, 2013, Wetzel was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Oakland Raiders.[1] He suffered a torn MCL in the second preseason game against the New Orleans Saints. On August 20, he was waived/injured by the Raiders.[2] On the next day, he cleared waivers and was placed on the injured reserve list. On August 24, he was waived from the team with an injury settlement.
Dallas Cowboys
On November 12, 2013, he was signed by the Dallas Cowboys to the practice squad. The team had scouted him in the first preseason game against the Oakland Raiders. On January 8, 2014, Wetzel signed a reserve/future contract.[3] On August 31, he was waived.[4] On September 2, he was signed to the practice squad.[5] On January 12, 2015, he signed another reserve/future contract.[6]
On September 5, 2015, Wetzel was waived by the Cowboys.[7] On September 7, 2015, he was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad after clearing waivers.[8] On November 12, he was released.[9]
Indianapolis Colts
On November 24, 2015, Wetzel signed with the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[10] He was released by the Colts on December 1.[11]
Arizona Cardinals
On December 9, 2015, the Arizona Cardinals signed Wetzel to their practice squad.[12] On January 26, 2016, he signed a future/reserve contract.[13] The Arizona Cardinals began starting Wetzel as their left tackle after October 31, 2016, to replace injured starting left tackle Jared Veldheer.[14]
On March 7, 2017, Wetzel signed an exclusive-rights tender from the Cardinals.[15] On April 18, he signed a one-year deal.[16] He started 11 games at left tackle for the Cardinals in 2017 in place of the injured D. J. Humphries.[17] On April 3, 2018, Wetzel signed another one-year deal to stay with the Cardinals.[18] On November 3, 2018, he was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury.[19]
Atlanta Falcons
On April 16, 2019, Wetzel signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.[20] He was released on August 31, 2019.[21] He was re-signed on September 9, 2019, following an injury to Chris Lindstrom.[22] He spent time on and off the Falcons active roster before being released on October 26, 2019.[23] [24] [25] [26] He was re-signed on December 2.[27]
On March 4, 2020, Wetzel re-signed with the Falcons.[28] On September 6, 2020, Wetzel was released and re-signed to the practice squad.[29] He was promoted to the active roster on September 15, 2020.[30]
External links
Notes and References
- News: April 29, 2013 . Raiders Add 14 Undrafted Free Agents . https://web.archive.org/web/20180423040543/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Add-14-Undrafted-Free-Agents/c559f356-be45-40f3-9e94-fc950dda846a . April 23, 2018 . April 22, 2018 . Oakland Raiders.
- News: August 20, 2013 . Raiders Claim LB Chase Thomas Via Waivers . https://web.archive.org/web/20180423035629/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Claim-LB-Chase-Thomas-Via-Waivers/5561e51c-4c87-49e6-b4f9-ab63f5c15412 . April 23, 2018 . April 22, 2018 . Oakland Raiders.
- News: Mendez . Carlos . January 8, 2014 . Cowboys add 4 free agents . April 22, 2018 . Star-Telegram.
- News: Williams . Charean . August 31, 2014 . Cowboys churn bottom of roster, add Ryan Williams to practice squad . April 22, 2018 . Star-Telegram.
- News: Helman . David . September 2, 2014 . Cowboys Add Thomas, Wetzel To Practice Squad . https://web.archive.org/web/20180423033842/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2014/09/02/cowboys-add-thomas-wetzel-practice-squad . April 23, 2018 . April 22, 2018 . Dallas Cowboys.
- News: Wilkening . Mike . January 1, 2015 . 2015 NFL reserve/future signings tracker . April 22, 2018 . ProFootballTalk.
- Web site: Helman . David . September 5, 2015 . Vaughan, Showers Among Notable Cuts As Cowboys Meet 53-Man Roster Limit . https://web.archive.org/web/20170806020247/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2015/09/05/vaughan-showers-among-notable-cuts-cowboys-meet-53-man-roster-limit . August 6, 2017 . September 30, 2015 . DallasCowboys.com.
- Web site: Phillips . Rob . September 8, 2015 . Cowboys Sign 5 More To Practice Squad, Including Gus Johnson, WR Mayle . https://web.archive.org/web/20180302172640/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2015/09/08/cowboys-sign-5-more-practice-squad-including-gus-johnson-wr-mayle . March 2, 2018 . September 30, 2015 . DallasCowboys.com.
- News: November 13, 2015 . Friday's Sports Transactions . January 1, 2016 . The San Diego Union-Tribune . Associated Press.
- Web site: November 24, 2015 . Indianapolis Colts make practice squad move . November 24, 2015 . blogs.colts.com . November 25, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151125084558/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/11/24/indianapolis-colts-make-practice-squad-move-8/ . dead .
- Web site: December 1, 2015 . Indianapolis Colts make practice squad moves . December 1, 2015 . blogs.colts.com . December 8, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151208162652/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/12/01/indianapolis-colts-make-practice-squad-moves-6/ . dead .
- Web site: Root . Jess . December 9, 2015 . NFL roster moves: Arizona Cardinals add tackle John Wetzel to practice squad . December 11, 2015 . Revenge of the Birds.
- News: Root . Jess . January 27, 2016 . Cards bring back all practice squaders . April 22, 2018 . Revenge of the Birds.
- News: Alper . Josh . October 31, 2016 . Cardinals place Jared Veldheer on IR . April 22, 2018 . Pro Football Talk.
- Web site: Urban, Darren . March 7, 2017 . John Wetzel Gets Exclusive Rights Tender . https://web.archive.org/web/20180524105228/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/John-Wetzel-Gets-Exclusive-Rights-Tender/953f5b87-2ff5-4ffb-8c4c-fa3c316f5251 . May 24, 2018 . AZCardinals.com.
- News: Kwong . Andy . April 19, 2017 . John Wetzel, Olsen Pierre sign contracts with Arizona Cardinals . April 22, 2018 . Revenge of the Birds.
- News: Gantt . Darin . September 11, 2017 . Cards left tackle out a few weeks, Chris Johnson may come back . April 22, 2018 . Pro Football Talk.
- News: Cox . Seth . April 4, 2018 . Arizona Cardinals bring back a quartet exclusive rights free agents . April 22, 2018 . Revenge of the Birds.
- Web site: Urban . Darren . November 3, 2018 . Cardinals Cut Quarterback Sam Bradford . AZCardinals.com.
- Web site: McFadden, Will . April 16, 2019 . Falcons sign John Wetzel to a one-year deal . AtlantaFalcons.com.
- Web site: McFadden, Will . August 31, 2019 . Falcons 2019 roster announced . AtlantaFalcons.com.
- Web site: McFadden, Will . September 9, 2019 . Falcons place Chris Lindstrom on IR, agree to terms with John Wetzel . AtlantaFalcons.com.
- Web site: September 21, 2019 . Falcons add punter to active roster . AtlantaFalcons.com.
- Web site: McFadden, Will . September 24, 2019 . Falcons place Keanu Neal on IR, make several roster moves . AtlantaFalcons.com.
- Web site: McFadden, Will . October 8, 2019 . Falcons place Johnathan Cyprien on IR, sign Eagles cornerback . AtlantaFalcons.com.
- Web site: McFadden, Will . October 26, 2019 . Falcons officially rule Matt Ryan out, sign Danny Etling to active roster . AtlantaFalcons.com.
- Web site: McFadden, Will . December 2, 2019 . Falcons activate Matt Bosher, designate Chris Lindstrom to return from IR . AtlantaFalcons.com.
- Web site: McFadden, Will . March 4, 2020 . Falcons sign John Wetzel to one-year contract . AtlantaFalcons.com.
- Web site: Ledbetter, D. Orlando . September 6, 2020 . Falcons claim lineman, fill out most of practice squad . AJC.com.
- 1305982314506264576 . AtlantaFalcons . We have signed OL John Wetzel to the 53-man roster. . September 15, 2020 . October 4, 2020.