Mike Caussin Explained

Mike Caussin
Number:83
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:26 February 1987
Birth Place:Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:252
College:James Madison (2005–2009)
Undraftedyear:2010
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:5
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:41
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:C/CausMi00

Michael Caussin (born February 26, 1987) is a former American football tight end. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at James Madison.

He was also a member of the Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins.

Early life and college

Caussin was born in Springfield, Virginia. He attended West Springfield High School and has a younger brother, Jack.[1] [2] Following his high school graduation, Caussin attended James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, majoring in kinesiology with a sports management concentration.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Caussin was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He was cut on September 4, 2010, but was signed to the Jaguars' practice squad on September 5, 2010.

Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills signed Caussin off the Jaguars' practice squad on December 1, 2010.[3] On August 14, 2013, he was waived by the Bills.[4] On the next day, he cleared waivers and was placed on the Bills' injured reserve list.[5]

On March 11, 2014, Caussin was re-signed by the Bills.[6] He was waived on July 16.[7]

Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins signed Caussin on July 21, 2014.[8] [9] He was placed on the injured reserve on August 24.[10]

Personal life

Caussin began dating actress and country singer Jana Kramer in August 2014, whom he met on Twitter. The couple became engaged on December 2, 2014, Kramer's 31st birthday.[11] The two were married on May 22, 2015.[12] On August 10, 2015, the couple revealed they were expecting their first child, a girl.[13] Their daughter, Jolie Rae Caussin, was born on January 31, 2016, in Nashville.[14] By August 2016, Kramer and Caussin had separated in the midst of Caussin's cheating and admission into rehab for sex addiction.[15] They reconciled the following year and renewed their wedding vows in December 2017.[16] In June 2018, Jana revealed they were expecting their second child, a boy.[17] Their son, Jace Joseph Caussin, was born on November 29, 2018.[18]

On April 20, 2021, Kramer filed for divorce from Caussin, citing "inappropriate marital conduct, irreconcilable differences and adultery". Two days after the pair split, a temporary restraining order was issued by the Williamson County, Tennessee court.[19]

On May 20, 2021, it was reported that Kramer and Caussin reached an agreement with custody and child support. According to the documents, Kramer was awarded primary custody of Jolie and Jace. She will have the children 240 days out of the year, while Caussin will have them for the remaining 125 days. In addition, Kramer is to pay Caussin $3,200 per month in child support.[20] The divorce was finalized on July 22, 2021.[21]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 85 - Mike Caussin . James Madison University Athletics . CBS Sports Digital . 5 May 2021.
  2. MCAUSSIN80 . 646290791233662976 . Check out my little brother doing work on the field! #proudbrother.
  3. Web site: BreezeJMU.org. Former JMU standout Mike Caussin joins Arthur Moats in Buffalo. Michael. Demsky. December 8, 2010. July 21, 2014.
  4. Web site: Bills waive TE Mike Caussin . Brown . Chris . August 14, 2013 . BuffaloBills.com . August 15, 2013 . August 16, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130816081106/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-2/Bills-waive-TE-Mike-Caussin/7549d8a0-b1b7-4103-a885-da65bcd2042d . dead .
  5. Web site: ESPN.com. Bills' depth at tight end a potential issue. August 15, 2013. Mike. Rodak. March 2, 2020.
  6. News: USAToday.com. Buffalo Bills re-sign TE Mike Caussin. March 11, 2014. July 21, 2014.
  7. Web site: ESPN.com. Bills sign LB Stevenson Sylvester. July 16, 2014. Mike. Rodak. March 2, 2020.
  8. News: WashingtonPost.com. Redskins waive long snapper Kyle Nelson, sign TE Mike Caussin. Mike. Jones. July 21, 2014. July 21, 2014.
  9. Web site: ESPN.com. Redskins sign Mike Caussin. July 21, 2014. John. Keim. March 2, 2020.
  10. Web site: Redskins.com. Redskins Announce Initial Roster Cuts, Moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924112218/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Trim-Roster-To-Required-75-Players/a30a0afc-fceb-40c1-8ea2-47972cf4259c. dead. September 24, 2015. August 24, 2014. Andrew. Walker. August 24, 2014.
  11. News: Shelburn. Craig. Jana Kramer Engaged to Michael Caussin . https://web.archive.org/web/20141214191837/http://www.cmt.com/news/1746273/jana-kramer-engaged-to-michael-caussin/. dead. December 14, 2014. December 29, 2014. CMT News. December 3, 2014.
  12. Web site: Webber . Stephanie . Jana Kramer Marries Michael Caussin: "We Feel Extremely Blessed" - Us Weekly . Usmagazine.com . May 22, 2015 . May 31, 2017.
  13. Web site: Michael Caussin and Jana Kramer Expecting First Child . People . March 2, 2020 . August 10, 2015.
  14. Web site: Murray. Rheana. Singer Jana Kramer shares first photo of adorable baby girl Jolie Rae. today.com. February 1, 2016.
  15. Web site: Lee. Emily. Jana Kramer recorded a podcast while giving birth. WASHFM. December 7, 2018. March 2, 2020.
  16. Web site: Pasquini. Maria. Jana Kramer and Husband Mike Caussin Renew Their Vows After Separation. People. December 31, 2017.
  17. Web site: Chiu . Melody . Jana Kramer Expecting Second Child with Husband Mike Caussin After Multiple Miscarriages . People . March 2, 2020 . June 25, 2018.
  18. Web site: Contreras. Cydney . Jana Kramer Gives Birth to Baby No. 2: Find Out His Name. E! Online. March 2, 2020 . November 29, 2018.
  19. Web site: Hearon . Sarah . Jana Kramer and Mike Caussin's Divorce Includes Restraining Order: Details . Us Weekly . April 27, 2021 . A360 Media Entertainment Group . May 4, 2021.
  20. Web site: Nardino . Meredith . Jana Kramer and Mike Caussin's Custody Arrangement and Child Support Agreement Revealed Amid Divorce . Us Weekly . May 20, 2021 . A360 Media Entertainment Group . 25 June 2021.
  21. Web site: Campione . Katie . Jana Kramer Finalizes Divorce from Mike Caussin: 'It's Just the Beginning of My Story' . People.com . Meredith Corporation . 1 August 2021.