Vinston Painter Explained

Vinston Painter
Number:69, 60, 78
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:October 11, 1989
Birth Place:Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
High School:Maury (Norfolk, Virginia)
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:240
College:Virginia Tech
Draftyear:2013
Draftround:6
Draftpick:173
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:14
Pfr:PainVi00

Vinston Eric Painter (born October 11, 1989) is an American former professional football offensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Browns, Washington Redskins, and Arizona Cardinals. He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies and was selected by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL draft.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Painter was selected in the sixth round, 173rd overall, by the Denver Broncos in the 2013 NFL draft.[1] [2] On August 31, 2013, he was released and was signed to the practice squad.[3] He was promoted to the active roster on January 14, 2014.[4]

On August 30, 2014, Painter was released by the Broncos and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[5] [6]

Cleveland Browns

On September 1, 2014, Painter was signed by the Cleveland Browns off the Broncos' practice squad.[7]

On September 5, 2015, he was waived by the Browns.[8]

New York Giants

On September 16, 2015, Painter was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad.[9] On September 30, 2015, he was released by the Giants.[10]

Miami Dolphins

On January 5, 2016, Painter signed with the Dolphins.[11] On August 27, 2016, Painter was waived by the Dolphins.[12]

Washington Redskins

Painter was claimed off waivers by the Washington Redskins on August 29, 2016.[13] He was released by the team on September 3, 2016.[14] The next day, the team signed him to their practice squad.[15] On September 27, 2016, he was promoted to the active roster.[16]

On February 28, 2017, Painter was tendered by the Redskins.[17] He officially re-signed with the team on March 15.[18] He was waived on September 2, 2017.[19]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 14, 2017, Painter was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad.[20] He was promoted to the active roster on September 30, 2017, but was waived three days later and re-signed back to the practice squad.[21] [22] He was promoted back to the active roster on November 16, 2017.[23] He was waived on November 28, 2017, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[24] On December 11, 2017, he was promoted to the active roster after Jared Veldheer suffered a season-ending ankle injury that resulted him being placed on injured reserve.[25]

On September 1, 2018, Painter was released by the Cardinals.[26]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Painter signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League on March 20, 2019.[27] He retired from professional football on May 15, 2019.

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2013/04/27/virginia-techs-corey-fuller-and-vinston-painter-picked-in-sixth-round-of-2013-nfl-draft/ Virginia Tech’s Corey Fuller and Vinston Painter picked in sixth round of 2013 NFL draft
  2. Web site: Lynch, Tim . April 27, 2013 . 2013 NFL Draft: Denver Broncos Select OT Vinston Painter in 6th Round . February 28, 2017 . MileHighReport.com.
  3. Web site: Stites, Adam . August 31, 2013 . Broncos roster cuts 2013: Tavarres King, Ryan Lilja, 16 others cut . February 28, 2017 . SBNation.com.
  4. Web site: January 14, 2014 . Wolfe, Harris Jr. to IR; Two Players Signed . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160911032557/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Wolfe-Harris-Jr-to-IR-Two-Players-Signed/47d7a069-966a-48ab-8364-f1c7f35aa906 . September 11, 2016 . February 28, 2017 . DenverBroncos.com.
  5. Web site: August 30, 2014 . Broncos announce 22 roster moves . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160605085733/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-announce-22-roster-moves/71786f59-f281-4510-81d8-168450f84aa7 . June 5, 2016 . February 28, 2017 . DenverBroncos.com.
  6. Web site: August 31, 2014 . Broncos add nine to practice squad . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170301092821/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-add-nine-to-practice-squad/95e559b7-766e-4264-8a8e-abe75e057413 . March 1, 2017 . February 28, 2017 . DenverBroncos.com.
  7. Web site: September 2, 2014 . Browns sign Vinston Painter . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170301181631/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/Browns-sign-Vinston-Painter/21a49945-1310-46fb-a95d-636fce558c39 . March 1, 2017 . February 28, 2017 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
  8. Web site: September 5, 2015 . Cleveland Browns reduce roster to 53 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171107084154/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Cleveland-Browns-reduce-roster-to-53/b0ce17ea-8cc1-4597-a8f6-4dd192677a6b . November 7, 2017 . September 25, 2015 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
  9. Web site: Eisen . Michael . September 16, 2015 . Giants add three players to practice squad . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180307235602/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-add-three-players-to-practice-squad/284c2bec-a9bf-4d12-825e-335fbe01cf35 . March 7, 2018 . September 25, 2015 . Giants.com.
  10. Web site: Eisen . Michael . September 30, 2015 . Giants add WR Tavarres King, QB G.J. Kinne to practice squad . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160112005435/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-add-WR-Tavarres-King-QB-GJ-Kinne-to-practice-squad/46d849ba-b0d3-4361-a042-26ed52b5aa79 . January 12, 2016 . October 1, 2015 . Giants.com.
  11. Web site: Kelly, Omar . January 5, 2016 . Miami Dolphins sign eight development players . February 28, 2017 . SunSentinel.com.
  12. Web site: August 27, 2016 . Dolphins make roster moves . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180620180933/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Release-11-Players/592d4091-2022-446e-8fcb-58d250b79ca8 . June 20, 2018 . MiamiDolphins.com.
  13. Web site: Czarda . Stephen . Redskins Claim Vinston Painter Off Waivers . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160917141714/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Claim-Vinston-Painter-Off-Waivers/31e30151-e79e-4f04-a198-489ea7a5fff0 . September 17, 2016 . August 29, 2016 . Redskins.com.
  14. Web site: September 3, 2016 . 09/03: Redskins Make Roster Moves . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170903030343/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/0903-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/4ab685bf-26c8-4560-8359-7ef83d4951ca . September 3, 2017 . Redskins.com.
  15. Web site: Czarda . Stephen . September 4, 2016 . Nine Players Signed To The Redskins' Practice Squad . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170903032230/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Nine-Players-Signed-To-The-Redskins-Practice-Squad/feda31d1-7bb6-4732-a3a5-8deec3839b92 . September 3, 2017 . September 4, 2016 . Redskins.com.
  16. Web site: Czarda, Stephen . Redskins Sign John Sullivan, Vinston Painter To Active Roster . September 27, 2016 . Redskins.com.
  17. Web site: Czarda, Stephen . February 28, 2017 . Redskins Tender Exclusive Rights Free Agents Ty Nsekhe And Vinston Painter . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170903073746/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Tender-Exclusive-Rights-Free-Agents-Ty-Nsekhe-And-Vinston-Painter/10c636ba-ebaf-47cc-adfa-e0d4db70d303 . September 3, 2017 . Redskins.com.
  18. Web site: Czarda . Stephen . March 15, 2017 . Redskins Re-Sign Ziggy Hood And Vinston Painter . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170903080133/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Re-Sign-Ziggy-Hood-And-Vinston-Painter/7a7af41e-d082-4894-acb2-38f1f72951fa . September 3, 2017 . March 15, 2017 . Redskins.com.
  19. Web site: September 2, 2017 . 9/2: Redskins Make Roster Moves . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170905031831/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/92-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/ec94fade-58e8-4d11-a499-b8317f337ae0 . September 5, 2017 . Redskins.com.
  20. Web site: September 14, 2017 . Cardinals sign Ulrick John and Vinston Painter to practice squad . ArizonaSports.com.
  21. Web site: Urban, Darren . September 30, 2017 . Painter promoted as Iupati goes to IR . AZCardinals.com.
  22. Web site: Williams, Charean . October 2, 2017 . Cardinals place Markus Golden on IR, sign Earl Watford . ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  23. Web site: Williams, Charean . November 16, 2017 . Cardinals promote Vinston Painter from practice squad . ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  24. Web site: Urban, Darren . November 28, 2017 . Gabe Martin Returns To Cardinals . AZCardinals.com.
  25. Web site: Williams, Charean . December 11, 2017 . Cardinals promote Vinston Painter, waive Carlton Agudosi, Justin Drescher . ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  26. Web site: Urban, Darren . September 1, 2018 . Cardinals Make Cuts To Reach 53-Man Roster . AZCardinals.com.
  27. News: March 20, 2019 . Tiger-Cats Sign Three Players on Offence . TiCats.ca . February 27, 2020.

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