Nick McDonald should not be confused with Nicholas McDonald.
| Nick McDonald | |
| Number: | 65, 68 |
| Position: | Center |
| Birth Date: | 27 June 1987 |
| Birth Place: | Salinas, California, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 4 |
| Weight Lbs: | 305 |
| College: | Grand Valley State University |
| Undraftedyear: | 2010 |
| Pastteams: | |
| Highlights: |
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| Statlabel1: | Games played |
| Statvalue1: | 24 |
| Statlabel2: | Games started |
| Statvalue2: | 10 |
| Pfr: | McDoNi00 |
Nicholas James McDonald (born June 27, 1987)[1] is a former American football center. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Green Bay Packers in 2010. In that year, he won Super Bowl XLV with the team against the Pittsburgh Steelers. McDonald played college football at Grand Valley State University.
After going the 2010 NFL draft, McDonald signed with the Green Bay Packers on April 30, 2010.[2]
McDonald was on the roster when the Packers won Super Bowl XLV over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He was waived by the Packers on September 3, 2011.
McDonald was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad on September 4, 2011. He was released from the squad on September 15, but was re-signed the following day. On December 3, 2011, he was promoted to the active roster to replace the released Taylor Price.[3] McDonald was part of the Patriots postseason team for Super Bowl XLVI but his hopes for a second straight championship came short when the Patriots lost the game to the New York Giants. On July 31, 2013, McDonald was waived by the New England Patriots.
On January 16, 2014, McDonald signed a reserves/futures contract with the San Diego Chargers. On July 21, 2014, he was released.
On July 22, 2014, McDonald was claimed by the Cleveland Browns. On May 27, 2015, he was released by the Browns.