Tyreek Burwell Explained

Tyreek Burwell
Caption:Burwell in 2017 training camp
Number:78, 65, 66
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:11 March 1992
Birth Place:Hempstead, New York, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:305
High School:Walt Whitman
(Huntington Station, New York)
College:Cincinnati
Undraftedyear:2015
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:17
Statlabel2:Games started
Pfr:BurwTy00

Tyreek Burwell (born March 11, 1992) is a former American football offensive tackle. He signed with the San Diego Chargers in 2015 as an undrafted free agent. He played college football at the University of Cincinnati.

Professional career

San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers

After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft, Burwell signed with the San Diego Chargers on May 3, 2015.[1] On September 10, he was waived, but signed to the practice squad two days later.[2] He was promoted to the active roster on September 29.[3]

On November 5, 2016, Burwell was released by the Chargers.[4] Three days later, the Chargers signed Burwell to their practice squad.[5] He was promoted to the active roster on November 14.

On September 2, 2017, Burwell was waived by the Chargers.[6]

Indianapolis Colts

On September 11, 2017, Burwell was signed to Indianapolis Colts' practice squad.[7] He was promoted to the active roster on November 2, 2017.[8]

On September 1, 2018, Burwell was waived/injured by the Colts and was placed on injured reserve.[9] He was released on September 5, 2018.

Philadelphia Eagles

On January 9, 2019, Burwell signed a reserve/future contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.[10] On July 15, 2019, Burwell announced his retirement from the NFL.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ESPN.com. 2015 San Diego Chargers undrafted free agents. May 3, 2015. Eric. Williams. October 4, 2015.
  2. Web site: Chargers.com. Bolts Bring Back John Phillips. https://web.archive.org/web/20160427234612/http://www.chargers.com/news/2015/09/10/bolts-bring-back-john-phillips. dead. April 27, 2016. September 10, 2015. Ricky. Henne. October 4, 2015.
  3. Web site: Chargers.com. Chargers Sign Pair of Offensive Linemen. https://web.archive.org/web/20160428165244/http://www.chargers.com/news/2015/09/29/chargers-sign-pair-offensive-linemen. dead. April 28, 2016. September 29, 2015. Ricky. Henne. October 4, 2015.
  4. Web site: Chargers Make Four Roster Moves; Place Dexter McCluster on NFL-I List. Henne, Ricky. Chargers.com. November 5, 2016.
  5. Web site: Chargers Sign Former Giants WR Geremy Davis. Henne, Ricky. Chargers.com. November 9, 2016.
  6. Web site: Los Angeles Chargers Cut Down Roster to 53. Henne, Ricky. Chargers.com. September 2, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180117210505/http://www.chargers.com/news/2017/09/02/los-angeles-chargers-cut-down-roster-53. January 17, 2018.
  7. Web site: Roster Move: Colts Sign Tyreek Burwell To Practice Squad. Colts.com. September 11, 2017.
  8. Web site: Roster Move: Colts Elevate Tackle Tyreek Burwell To Active Roster. Colts.com. November 2, 2017.
  9. Web site: Colts Announce Final 2018 Roster Cuts. Walker, Andrew. Colts.com. September 1, 2018.
  10. Web site: Eagles sign offensive tackle and CFL defensive back to future contracts. BleedingGreenNation.com. January 9, 2019.
  11. Web site: Eagles tackle Tyreek Burwell announces retirement. Crabtree, Curtis. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. July 16, 2019.