Mike Meyer Explained

Mike Meyer
Position:Kicker
Birth Date:2 June 1992
Birth Place:Dubuque, Iowa
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:190
High School:Dubuque (IA) Wahlert Catholic
College:Iowa
Undraftedyear:2015
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • Second-team All-Big Ten (2013)

Michael Lee Meyer (born June 2, 1992) is a former American football placekicker. He played college football at Iowa.

College career

Meyer played for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 2010 to 2013. At the University of Iowa, Meyer made 61 field goals in 80 attempts (76.3 percent). Meyer ranks second in team history in career field goals and points.[1]

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

Meyer was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2015.[2] He was waived by the team on August 30, 2015.[3]

Atlanta Falcons

On January 10, 2017, Meyer signed a futures contract with the Atlanta Falcons.[4] He was waived on September 1, 2017.[5] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 11, 2017.[6] He was released on October 17, 2017.[7] He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 8, 2017, but was released six days later.[8] [9]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On November 23, 2017, Meyer was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad, but was released four days later.[10]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/roster/drew-morgan/#sm.000000hyvb3x1evcnezaymdv198jp Morgan's career at Arkansas
  2. Web site: Titans Agree to Terms with 14 Undrafted Free Agents. TitansOnline.com. May 11, 2015. July 17, 2017.
  3. Web site: Titans Waive 10 Players, Move Closer to 75-Man Limit. TitansOnline.com. August 30, 2015. July 17, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170828010621/http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-4/Titans-Waive-10-Players-Move-Closer-to-75-Man-Limit/5734d64f-4afd-488d-a879-18d43937c782. August 28, 2017. dead.
  4. Web site: Falcons sign former Alabama TE, Titans kicker to futures contracts. Weaver, Tim. TheFalconsWire.USAToday.com. January 10, 2017.
  5. Web site: 2017 Atlanta Falcons Roster Cuts Tracker: Deadline To 53 Is 4 P.M. ET On Saturday. Conway, Kelsey. AtlantaFalcons.com. September 1, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171230165513/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/2017-Atlanta-Falcons-roster-cuts-tracker-Deadline-to-53-is-4-pm-ET-on-Saturday/98e7c2c6-e5e5-414f-bf3a-69e3863e701a. December 30, 2017.
  6. Web site: Falcons sign kicker Mike Meyer to practice squad. Conway, Kelsey. AtlantaFalcons.com. October 11, 2017.
  7. Web site: Falcons sign three to practice squad, including a quarterback and RB Brian Hill. Conway, Kelsey. AtlantaFalcons.com. October 17, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171229010509/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/transactions/article-1/Falcons-sign-three-to-practice-squad-including-a-quarterback-and-RB-Brian-Hill-/22c40407-9d6b-4751-bead-e0098c5017c0. December 29, 2017.
  8. Web site: With Matt Bryant dealing with an injury, Falcons sign kicker Mike Meyer to practice squad. Conway, Kelsey. AtlantaFalcons.com. November 8, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171110203003/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/With-Matt-Bryant-dealing-with-an-injury-Falcons-sign-kicker-Mike-Meyer-to-practice-squad-/a8f555ae-fbcc-4cb2-9aa9-453f85d51a48. November 10, 2017.
  9. Web site: Falcons waive Mike Meyer and Jermaine Grace, add Garrett Grayson to practice squad. McFadden, Will. AtlantaFalcons.com. November 14, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171118181303/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/transactions/article-1/Falcons-waive-Mike-Meyer-and-Jermaine-Grace-add-Garrett-Grayson-to-practice-squad/8ad168f1-b4bd-45bc-bb7f-f95ce4f88ca4. November 18, 2017.
  10. Web site: Jaguars Sign K Mike Meyer To Practice Squad, Release OL Brandon Thomas. November 23, 2017.