Matt Kaskey Explained

Matt Kaskey
Current Team:Los Angeles Rams
Number:65
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:17 March 1997
Birth Place:Winnetka, Illinois, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lb:325
High School:New Trier
College:Dartmouth
Undraftedyear:2019
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:1
Statlabel2:Games started
Pfr:KaskMa01

Matt Kaskey (born March 17, 1997) is an American football offensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Dartmouth and was signed by the Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

Early life

At New Trier High School, Kaskey played for the football and basketball teams. In 2014, New Trier reached the Class 8A state playoffs with an 8–1 record; Kaskey led the team as a captain and was named to the All-Chicagoland, all-conference, and all-area first-teams at the conclusion of the season. In addition to football, Kaskey also participated in track, lacrosse, and wrestling during his high school career.

College career

Kaskey attended Dartmouth, where he played offensive tackle for the football program for four years, beginning in 2015. In his freshman season, Kaskey played in eight games, starting one, mostly at left tackle. In Kaskey's sophomore season, he started eight games and was named an All-Ivy honorable mention for his work at left tackle, where he would play for the rest of his collegiate career. Kaskey started all ten games in his junior season, and was named to the All-Ivy League First-team. He was also chosen as the recipient of the team's Jake Crouthamel Award, which is awarded to the underclassman who contributes the most to the success of the team. In his senior season, in which he was named a captain, Kaskey started in all ten of the Big Green's games, leading an offensive line unit that allowed just seven sacks and powered a rushing attack which averaged 254 yards a game.

Kaskey graduated from Dartmouth with a degree in history.

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

Kaskey signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent following the 2019 NFL draft.[1] On August 31, 2019, Kaskey was released by the Rams as part of final roster cuts.[2]

Carolina Panthers

On September 24, 2019, Kaskey was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.[3] On November 12, Kaskey was released by the team, but re-signed on December 4.[4] He was promoted to the active roster on December 21, 2019.[5]

On September 6, 2020, Kaskey was waived by the Panthers and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[6] [7] He was elevated to the active roster on December 19 and 26 for the team's weeks 15 and 16 games against the Green Bay Packers and Washington Football Team, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[8] [9] He was promoted to the active roster on December 28, 2020.[10]

On August 17, 2021, Kaskey was waived/injured and placed on injured reserve.[11] He was released on December 21.

Birmingham Stallions

Kaskey signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL on December 13, 2022.[12] He was released from his contract on August 8, 2023, to sign with an NFL team.[13]

Los Angeles Chargers

Kaskey signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on August 9, 2023.[14] He was waived on August 29.[15]

Birmingham Stallions (second stint)

Kaskey re-signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL on November 6, 2023.[16] His contract was terminated on August 5, 2024.[17]

Los Angeles Rams (second stint)

Kaskey signed with the Los Angeles Rams on August 6, 2024.[18]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wojtychiw . Michael . April 30, 2019 . Winnetka's Kaskey signs with Los Angeles Rams after draft . December 25, 2019 . Winnetka Current.
  2. News: Klein . Gary . August 30, 2019 . Rams cut 18 and more to come Saturday as they begin to prepare for opener at Carolina . . December 25, 2019.
  3. Web site: Ulrich . Logan . September 24, 2019 . Panthers Sign OL Matt Kaskey To Practice Squad, Release OL Rishard Cook . December 25, 2019 . NFLTradeRumors.co.
  4. Web site: November 12, 2019 . Panthers sign CB Corn Elder off Giants practice squad . December 25, 2019 . Panthers.com.
  5. Web site: Weaver . Tim . December 21, 2019 . Panthers injury updates: 2 more players come down with illness . December 25, 2019 . Panthers Wire.
  6. Web site: Simmons, Myles . September 6, 2020 . Panthers claim three players off waivers . Panthers.com.
  7. News: Simmons, Myles . September 7, 2020 . Panthers re-sign Efe Obada, place Eli Apple on reserve/injured . Panthers.com . September 24, 2020.
  8. 1340431777316409350 . Pantherstatsguy .
    1. Panthers used standard P-squad elevations for tackles Matt Kaskey and Aaron Monteiro to active roster, adding offensive line depth.
    . Bryan, Will . December 19, 2020 . February 3, 2021.
  9. News: Weaver, Tim . December 26, 2020 . Panthers rule out rookie CB Troy Pride, elevate 2 from practice squad . USAToday.com . February 8, 2021.
  10. News: Weaver, Tim . December 28, 2020 . Panthers place another left tackle on injured reserve . USAToday.com . February 10, 2021.
  11. Web site: Rizzuti . Anthony . August 17, 2021 . Panthers waive/injure OL Matt Kaskey . November 9, 2023 . Panthers Wire . USA Today . en-US.
  12. 1602749717682814978 . USFLStallions . Free Agent Signings . December 13, 2022 . December 13, 2022.
  13. 1689101701020856320 . USFLStallions . Contract Terminated / Signing with NFL Team . August 8, 2023 . August 10, 2023.
  14. News: August 9, 2023 . Los Angeles Chargers Sign Matt Kaskey . Chargers.com . August 10, 2023.
  15. Web site: August 29, 2023 . Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players . Chargers.com.
  16. 1721683345044898163 . USFLStallions . Free Agent Signings . November 6, 2023 . November 7, 2023.
  17. UFL_PR . The #UFL has announced the following transactions: . 1820573053384073355 . August 5, 2024 . August 6, 2024.
  18. News: Jackson . Stu . Rams sign offensive linemen Conor McDermott, Matt Kaskey and Alec Lindstrom; waive tight end Neal Johnson and defensive back Kenny Logan Jr. . TheRams.com . August 6, 2024 . August 6, 2024.