Torry McTyer explained

Torry McTyer
Number:33, 24, 20, 35
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:10 April 1995
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:188
High School:Cathedral (Los Angeles)
College:UNLV
Undraftedyear:2017
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:35
Statlabel2:Pass deflections
Statvalue2:5

Torry McTyer (born April 10, 1995) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at UNLV before signing with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2017. McTyer has also been a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals, and Washington Football Team.

Early life and college

A three-star recruit, McTyer committed to UNLV to play college football over an offer from California.[1] In 2016, he started 11 games at cornerback for UNLV and finished the season with 49 tackles, 15 passes defensed with 3 interceptions.[2]

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

McTyer signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.[3] He was waived on August 31, 2019, .[4]

Kansas City Chiefs

On September 3, 2019, McTyer signed with the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad.[5]

Cincinnati Bengals

On September 26, 2019, McTyer was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals off the Chiefs practice squad.[6] He re-signed with the Bengals on March 23, 2020.[7] He was waived on September 5, 2020,[8] but re-signed with the team two days later.[9] He was waived again on September 15 and re-signed to the practice squad the following day.[10] [11] McTyer was elevated to the active roster on October 3 and 10 for the team's weeks 4 and 5 games against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Baltimore Ravens, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[12] [13] He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on October 24.[14] His practice squad contract expired after the season on January 11, 2021.[15]

Washington Football Team

McTyer signed with the Washington Football Team on January 12, 2021.[16] He got significant playing time in the Week 4 win against the Atlanta Falcons due to an injury to cornerback Benjamin St-Juste, but was injured on the last play of the game.[17] McTyer was placed on injured reserve on October 5, 2021.[18]

Personal life

McTyer is the son of former NFL cornerback Tim McTyer.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Torry McTyer, 2013 Athlete - Rivals.com . N.rivals.com . February 7, 2013 . August 31, 2022.
  2. http://www.unlvrebels.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/torry_mctyer_858227.html McTyer's career at UNLV
  3. Web site: PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Sign 14 Undrafted College Free Agents. MiamiDolphins.com. May 5, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20180620001842/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/PRESS-RELEASE-Dolphins-Sign-14-Undrafted-College-Free-Agents/a138d80e-5a2a-4ece-aa9b-83b504af9901. June 20, 2018.
  4. Web site: Dolphins Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster. MiamiDolphins.com. August 31, 2019.
  5. Web site: Chiefs Announce Practice Squad Players and Other Roster Moves. Chiefs.com. September 1, 2019.
  6. Web site: Bengals Sign McTyer, Place Phillips On Reserve/Injured. Bengals.com. September 26, 2019.
  7. Web site: Bengals Re-Sign Torry McTyer. Bengals.com. March 23, 2020.
  8. Web site: Bengals Reduce 2020 Roster To 53 Players. Bengals.com. September 5, 2020.
  9. Web site: Bengals Re-Sign McTyer, Place Waynes on Reserve/Injured. September 7, 2020. www.bengals.com. en-US.
  10. Web site: Bengals Make Player Moves Ahead Of Week 2 Game Against The Browns. Bengals.com. September 15, 2020.
  11. News: Torry McTyer Signed To The Practice Squad . Bengals.com . September 16, 2020 . October 4, 2020.
  12. News: Bengals Make Four Player Moves Ahead Of Week 4 Matchup Versus Jacksonville . Bengals.com . October 3, 2020 . October 4, 2020.
  13. News: McKenzie, McTyer Elevated To Active Roster . Bengals.com . October 10, 2020 . October 27, 2020 . October 24, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201024232748/https://www.bengals.com/news/mckenzie-mctyer-elevated-to-active-roster . dead .
  14. News: Williams, Charean . Bengals activate Mike Daniels from injured reserve . NBCSports.com . October 24, 2020 . November 5, 2020.
  15. News: Three no longer under contract . FantasyGuru.com . January 11, 2021 . February 16, 2021.
  16. News: Washington Signs 3 Players To Reserve/Future Contracts . WashingtonFootball.com . January 12, 2021 . February 17, 2021.
  17. Web site: Jon Bostic likely out for season with pectoral injury, Torry McTyer tore his ACL. NBC Sports. October 4, 2021. October 4, 2021.
  18. Web site: WashingtonFootball.com. Washington Makes Multiple Roster Moves. October 5, 2021. October 5, 2021. Washington Football Team Public Relations. October 5, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211005191018/https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/washington-makes-multiple-roster-moves-10521. dead.
  19. Web site: Staley . Antwan . Dolphins undrafted rookie spotlight: CB Torry McTyer . Dolphins Wire . July 7, 2017 . . August 8, 2021.

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