Tory Humphrey Explained

Tory Humphrey
Number:49, 84, 88
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:20 January 1983
Birth Place:Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:257
High School:Saginaw (MI)
College:Central Michigan
Undraftedyear:2005
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:13
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:181
Pfr:HumpTo00

Tory Terrell Humphrey (born January 20, 1983) is a former American football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Central Michigan.

Humphrey was also a member of the Green Bay Packers, Amsterdam Admirals, New Orleans Saints, and Oakland Raiders.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

After going undrafted in the 2005 NFL draft, Humphrey signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent on April 29. He was waived by the team on June 9.

Green Bay Packers

Humphrey signed his one-year tender offer as an exclusive-rights free agent on March 19, 2008. As a restricted free agent in the 2009 offseason, he re-signed with the Packers on April 6.[1]

Humphrey suffered a broken arm during training camp on August 7, 2009 after being hit by safety Aaron Rouse. Humphrey underwent successful surgery following the injury, but was ruled out by head coach Mike McCarthy for the rest of the 2009 season.[2] He was waived/injured on August 13 and subsequently reverted to injured reserve. He was released with an injury settlement on August 20.[3]

New Orleans Saints

Humphrey signed with the New Orleans Saints on December 21, 2009. He was waived five days later on December 26 when the team promoted cornerback Greg Fassitt from the practice squad. Humphrey was re-signed on December 29 as the team waived safety Herana-Daze Jones. He caught one pass in the Saints' final regular season game, but was inactive for their playoff run that ended with their win in Super Bowl XLIV.[4] He was released as a final cut in 2011, but re-signed with the Saints on October 26, 2011.

Oakland Raiders

Humphrey signed with the Oakland Raiders during their off-season training program on June 12, 2012.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/ic/blogs/insider/2009/04/packers-sign-humphrey-release-pettway.html Packers Sign Humphrey, Release Pettway
  2. Web site: Saginaw native Tory Humphrey breaks arm at Green Bay Packers training camp. August 7, 2009.
  3. Web site: NFL Team News.
  4. Hugh Bernreuter, "Tory Humphrey hopes to help Saints march to another Super Bowl", The Saginaw News, April 16, 2010.