Mike Dwyer (American football) explained

Mike Dwyer
Number:71
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:June 13, 1963
Birth Place:Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:280
High School:Barnstable (MA)
College:UMass
Undraftedyear:1986
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Sacks
Statvalue1:1.0
Statlabel2:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue2:2
Pfr:DwyeMi20

Francis Michael Dwyer II (born June 13, 1963) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Massachusetts.

Early life

Dwyer attended Barnstable High School, where he played as a linebacker and offensive tackle.[1] He enrolled in the University of Rhode Island, where he became a starter at defensive tackle.

After his sophomore season, he transferred to the University of Massachusetts. As a senior, he led the team with 12.5 sacks and 4 fumbles recoveries, while receiving Division I-AA All-American honors.

Professional career

Chicago Bears

Dwyer was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Bears after the 1986 NFL draft. He was waived on August 18.[2]

Dallas Cowboys

In 1987, he signed as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys. He was released on September 1.[3]

After the NFLPA strike was declared on the third week of the season, those contests were canceled (reducing the 16-game season to 15) and the NFL decided that the games would be played with replacement players. He was re-signed to be a part of the Dallas replacement team that was given the mock name "Rhinestone Cowboys" by the media.[4] He started 3 games at left defensive tackle, playing alongside future Hall of Famer Randy White and keeping his starting position over defensive tackle Kevin Brooks, who crossed the picket line on October 7. He registered 8 tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery against the New York Jets.[5] He was a popular player with the Cowboys fans during those games, because of his style of play and celebrations. He was cut on October 26, at the end of the strike.[6]

Green Bay Packers

On July 24, 1988, he was signed by the Green Bay Packers as a free agent.[7] He was cut before the start of the season.

Phoenix Cardinals

In 1989, he signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Cardinals. He was released on September 4.[8]

Personal life

After football, he was hired as the defensive line coach at Barnstable High School.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Barnstable High School Red Raiders in Collegiate Football . January 12, 2019.
  2. Web site: Transactions . 19 August 1986 . January 12, 2019.
  3. News: Transactions . . September 2, 1987 . January 12, 2019.
  4. News: Who's playing today and for whom. Lakeland Ledger. October 4, 1987.
  5. News: Players Cite Integrity, Dreams . The New York Times . 5 October 1987 . April 21, 2018 . Yannis . Alex .
  6. Web site: Transactions . . October 27, 1987 . January 12, 2019.
  7. Web site: Transactions . July 25, 1988 . January 12, 2019.
  8. Web site: NFL Transactions . . September 5, 1989 . January 12, 2019.
  9. Web site: Special assistant coach lives for Barnstable High football . November 22, 2012 . January 12, 2019.