T. J. Conley Explained

T. J. Conley
Number:4
Position:Punter
Birth Date:29 August 1985
Birth Place:Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:212
College:Idaho
Undraftedyear:2009
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Punts
Statvalue1:92
Statlabel2:Punt yards
Statvalue2:3,926
Statlabel3:Punting yard average
Statvalue3:42.7
Pfr:ConlT.00

Timothy Joseph “T. J.” Conley Jr. (born August 29, 1985)[1] is a former American football punter. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets in 2009. He played college football at Idaho.

Professional career

New York Jets

Conley was signed to a future contract on January 7, 2011.[2] Conley competed with punter Chris Bryan to determine the eventual replacement for former incumbent Steve Weatherford. Conley was named the starter heading into the 2011 season on August 30, 2011.[3] Conley was waived on September 4, 2012.[4]

Minnesota Vikings

Conley signed with the Minnesota Vikings on January 9, 2013. He was released on April 29, 2013.

Cleveland Browns

Conley signed with the Cleveland Browns on May 14, 2013. He was waived on August 22, 2013.[5]

Cincinnati Bengals

On April 16, 2014, Conley signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Personal life

Conley was born to Laurie and Timothy Conley.[6] Conley married his fiancée Tassie Souhrada in 2010. The couple has a son, Brayden Patrick Conley, and a daughter, McKenzie Claire Conley.[7] He now works as a coach at Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: T. J. Conley. CBS Sports. https://web.archive.org/web/20090428202621/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/561853. April 28, 2009. dead. January 7, 2011.
  2. Web site: Jets sign Drew Willy, T.J. Conley. Yahoo! Sports. January 7, 2011. https://archive.today/20110107223656/http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=nfp-20110107_jets_sign_drew_willy_tj_conley. January 7, 2011. January 7, 2011. dead.
  3. Web site: Nick Folk, T.J. Conley win jobs. ESPN. Cimini, Rich. August 30, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111105162742/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6909697/sources-new-york-jets-go-nick-folk-pk-tj-conley-punter. November 5, 2011. live. September 1, 2011.
  4. Web site: Jets release punter T.J. Conley, add former Chargers P Robert Malone, re-sign DT Marcus Dixon. The Star-Ledger. Orr, Conor. September 4, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203195608/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/09/jets_release_punter_tj_conley.html. December 3, 2013. live. September 4, 2012.
  5. Web site: Browns waive punter T.J. Conley . Wilkening . Mike . August 22, 2013 . NBCSports.com . August 23, 2013.
  6. Web site: T.J. Conley. https://web.archive.org/web/20120305094255/http://www.govandals.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17100&ATCLID=1088154. dead. March 5, 2012. Idaho Vandals. September 13, 2011.
  7. Web site: Jets' Conley proof positive patience pays off. Tri-City Herald. The McClatchy Company. Buchan, Jim. September 13, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120329043731/http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/09/13/1639313/jets-conley-proof-positive-patience.html. March 29, 2012. dead. September 13, 2011.
  8. Web site: TJ Conley, Staff. Eastern Washington University.