Scott Wedige Explained

Scott Wedige
Position:Center
Number:66, 61
Birth Date:20 November 1988
Birth Place:Elkhorn, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:310
High School:Elkhorn (WI) Area
College:Northern Illinois
Undraftedyear:2012
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:2
Pfr:WediSc00

Scott Wedige (born November 20, 1988) is a former American football center. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played College football at Northern Illinois.

College career

He was a second team All-American selection and also was a co-winner of the NIU Offensive Lineman of the Year award after his senior season.[2]

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

On April 30, 2012, he signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent.[3] On August 31, 2012, he was released.[4]

New York Giants

On September 7, 2012, he was signed with the New York Giants to join the practice squad.[5] On September 17, 2012, he was released from the practice squad.[6]

Cincinnati Bengals

On November 6, 2012, he signed with the Cincinnati Bengals to join the practice squad.[7]

Second Stint with the Arizona Cardinals

On November 26, 2012, he was signed from the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad to join the Arizona Cardinals active roster after the team placed Center Lyle Sendlein on Injured Reserve to a torn MCL injury.[8] On August 19, 2013, he was released by the Cardinals.[9]

New York Jets

On August 20, 2013, he was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets to serve as backup behind veteran pro bowl center Nick Mangold.[10] He was released three days later.[11]

Second Stint with the Cincinnati Bengals

On December 3, 2013, he signed with the Cincinnati Bengals for the second time. He was waived on April 28, 2014.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scott Wedige . Pro Football Reference . 1 June 2024.
  2. Web site: Northern Illinois profile . niuhuskies.com .
  3. Web site: Cardinals add 17 undrafted free agents . azcentral.com . April 30, 2012.
  4. Web site: Cardinals announce final cuts . foxnews.com . August 31, 2012.
  5. Web site: Giants add two players to practice squad . nydailynews.com . September 7, 2012.
  6. Web site: Giants Sign Matt McCants To Practice Squad . newyork.sbnation.com . September 17, 2012.
  7. Web site: NFL transactions for November 6, 2012 . profootballweekly.com . November 6, 2012.
  8. Web site: Cardinals' Sendlein placed on IR; Scott Wedige signed . arizonasports.com . November 27, 2012 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121129043547/http://arizonasports.com/40/1591257/Cardinals-Sendlein-on-IR-Wedige-signed . November 29, 2012 .
  9. Web site: Cards cut three . Urban . Darren . August 19, 2013 . AZCardinals.com . August 19, 2013.
  10. Web site: Practice report: Mostly a good day for Geno. ESPN New York. Cimini, Rich. August 20, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130824011801/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/25676/practice-report-mostly-a-good-day-for-geno. August 24, 2013. August 21, 2013. live.
  11. Web site: Jets re-sign Jason Smith [Updated]]. ESPN New York. Cimini, Rich. August 23, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130823234853/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/25802/source-jets-to-re-sign-jason-smith. August 23, 2013. August 23, 2013. live.

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