Ross Pierschbacher Explained

Ross Pierschbacher
Position:Offensive guard
Birth Date:June 5, 1995
Birth Place:Cedar Falls, Iowa, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:310
High School:Cedar Falls
College:Alabama (2014–2018)
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:5
Draftpick:153
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:11
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:0
Pfr:PierRo00

Ross Pierschbacher (born June 5, 1995) is an American football offensive guard who is a free agent. He played college football at University of Alabama and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft.

College career

Originally committing to the Iowa Hawkeyes, Pierschbacher changed his commitment to Alabama and enrolled in January 2014. He became a starter at guard as a redshirt freshman and stayed a starter for all four seasons, tallying 57 career starts and playing center as a senior. He was named an All-Southeastern Conference player in his last three seasons and team captain as a senior.[1]

Professional career

Washington Redskins football team

Pierschbacher was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round (153rd overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.[2] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to their practice squad the next day.[3] He was elevated to the active roster on November 7 for the team's Week 9 game against the New York Giants and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[4]

Philadelphia Eagles (first stint)

On December 14, 2020, Pierschbacher was signed off Washington's practice squad by the Philadelphia Eagles.[5]

On August 31, 2021, Pierschbacher was waived by the Eagles and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[6] He was released on September 9, 2021.

New York Jets

On September 10, 2021, Pierschbacher was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[7] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on January 10, 2022.[8] He was waived on August 30, 2022.[9]

Detroit Lions

On September 8, 2022, Pierschbacher was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.[10] He was promoted to the active roster on December 10.[11] After appearing in three games for Detroit during the 2022 season, Pierschbacher re–signed with the Lions on March 8, 2023.[12] He was waived/injured on August 13.[13]

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

On November 13, 2023, Pierschbacher signed with the practice squad of the Eagles.[14] He was released on December 7.[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2018 Football Roster . March 20, 2020 . Alabama Crimson Tide.
  2. Web site: Stackpole . Kyle . April 27, 2019 . Redskins Select Center Ross Pierschbacher . May 7, 2022 . Washington Commanders.
  3. Web site: September 5, 2020 . Washington Football Team Reduces Roster To 53 Players . May 7, 2022 . Washington Commanders.
    - Web site: September 6, 2020 . Washington Football Team Signs 13 Players To Its Practice Squad . May 7, 2022 . Washington Commanders.
  4. Web site: Stackpole . Kyle . November 7, 2020 . Washington Activates WR Steven Sims Off Injured Reserve . May 7, 2022 . Washington Commanders.
  5. Web site: Erby . Glenn . December 14, 2020 . Philadelphia Eagles to sign OL Ross Pierschbacher from Washington's practice squad . May 18, 2023 . Eagles Wire. USA Today.
  6. Web site: McPherson . Chris . August 31, 2021 . Eagles announce initial 53-man roster . October 2, 2023 . Philadelphia Eagles.
    - Web site: September 1, 2021 . Eagles agree to terms with 15 players to join the practice squad . October 2, 2023 . Philadelphia Eagles.
  7. Web site: Greenberg, Ethan . September 10, 2021 . Jets Sign OL Ross Pierschbacher to Practice Squad . New York Jets . September 11, 2021 . September 11, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210911162758/https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-ol-ross-pierschbacher-to-practice-squad . dead .
  8. Web site: Greenberg . Ethan . January 10, 2022 . Jets Sign 10 Players to Reserve/Future Contracts . October 2, 2023 . New York Jets.
  9. Web site: Lange . Randy . Greenberg . Ethan . August 30, 2022 . Final Cuts: Jets Move 27 Players to Trim Roster to NFL's 53-Man Limit . October 2, 2023 . New York Jets.
  10. Web site: Risdon . Jeff . September 8, 2022 . Lions shuffle the practice squad OL, sign Ross Pierschbacher . October 2, 2023 . Lions Wire . USA Today.
  11. 1601683536209117186 . Lions .
    1. Lions announce roster moves: Signed G Ross Pierschbacher to the Active Roster from the Practice Squad; Placed CB Chase Lucas on Reserve/Injured; Elevated LB Jarrad Davis and CB Jarren Williams from the Practice Squad to the Active/Inactive List
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  12. Web site: Lions re-sign OL Ross Pierschbacher. April 29, 2024. detroitlions.com. en.
  13. Web site: Schlitt . Erik . August 13, 2023 . Detroit Lions make three roster moves, including releasing Ross Pierschbacher with injury designation . October 2, 2023 . Pride of Detroit . SB Nation.
  14. Web site: PhiladelphiaEagles.com. November 13, 2023. Eagles sign Ross Pierschbacher to the practice squad. November 14, 2023.
  15. Web site: Erby . Glenn . December 7, 2023 . Eagles sign OL Brett Toth to the practice squad, release OL Ross Pierschbacher . 7 December 2023 . Eagles Wire. USA Today.

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