Bryan Witzmann
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Witzmann with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017.
Personal information
Born: (1990-06-16) June 16, 1990
Houlton, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school:Somerset
(Somerset, Wisconsin)
College:South Dakota State
Position:Guard
Undrafted:2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Games played:40
Games started:20
Player stats at NFL.com

Bryan Witzmann (born June 16, 1990) is an American football offensive guard who is a free agent. He played college football at South Dakota State University. He was a contestant on The Bachelorette.[1]

Professional career

Houston Texans

Witzmann signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 16, 2014.[2] He was placed on injured reserve on August 2, 2014.[3]

On September 1, 2015, Witzmann was waived by the Texans.[4]

New Orleans Saints

On September 16, 2015, Witzmann was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad.[3] He was released by the Saints on November 11, 2015 but was re-signed on December 24.[3] He signed a futures contract with the Saints on January 5, 2016.[3] He was waived on May 17, 2016.[5]

Dallas Cowboys

On June 8, 2016, Witzmann signed with the Dallas Cowboys.[3] He was released by the Cowboys on September 3, 2016.[6]

Kansas City Chiefs

Witzmann was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs on September 4, 2016.[7] On July 27, 2017, he signed a one-year contract extension with the Chiefs through 2018.[8]

In 2017, Witzmann played in all 16 games, starting 13 at left guard for the Chiefs.[9]

On September 3, 2018, Witzmann was released by the Chiefs after losing the starting left guard job to Cameron Erving.[10]

Minnesota Vikings

On September 10, 2018, Witzmann was signed by the Minnesota Vikings.[11] He was released on October 5, 2018.[12]

Chicago Bears

On October 8, 2018, Witzmann was signed by the Chicago Bears.[13] In November, with right guard Kyle Long on injured reserve, Witzmann began splitting time at the spot with Eric Kush.[14] He was named the starting right guard in Week 10, and started 7 games there until Long returned from injury in Week 17.

Cleveland Browns

Witzmann (left) in a 2019 preseason game against the Washington Redskins.

On March 22, 2019, Witzmann signed with the Cleveland Browns.[15] The Browns released Witzmann on August 31, 2019.[16]

Miami Dolphins

On September 14, 2019, Witzmann was signed by the Miami Dolphins, but was released five days later.[17]

Carolina Panthers

On September 23, 2019, Witzmann was signed by the Carolina Panthers.[18] On November 12, 2019, Witzmann was waived by the Panthers.[19]

Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)

On October 28, 2020, Witzmann was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.[20] He was elevated to the active roster on November 7 and 21 for the team's weeks 9 and 11 games against the Carolina Panthers and Las Vegas Raiders, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[21][22] On February 9, 2021, Witzmann re-signed with the Chiefs.[23] He was released on May 10, 2021.[24] He re-signed with the team on August 8, 2021.[25] He was released on August 23.

Atlanta Falcons

On September 15, 2021, Witzmann was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.[26] He was released on September 21, 2021.

References

  1. "Bryan | The Bachelorette". abc.com.
  2. "Transactions: Free Agent Signings". HoustonTexans.com. May 16, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Bryan Witzmann Transactions". FoxSports.com.
  4. "Texans make several roster transactions". HoustonTexans.com. September 1, 2015. Archived from the original on December 31, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  5. "New Orleans Saints Announce Roster Moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. May 17, 2016. Archived from the original on October 4, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  6. Helman, David (September 3, 2016). "Three Former Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts; McFadden Moved To NFI". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on February 22, 2018. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  7. "Chiefs Announce Additional Roster Moves". Chiefs.com. September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on November 26, 2017. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  8. Thorman, Joel (July 27, 2017). "Chiefs sign OL Bryan Witzmann to contract extension". ArrowheadPride.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  9. "Bryan Witzmann 2017 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  10. Goldman, Charles (September 3, 2018). "Chiefs claim former Browns OL Austin Reiter, release Bryan Witzmann". Chiefs Wire. USA Today.
  11. "Vikings Sign G Bryan Witzmann, Place Aviante Collins on IR". Vikings.com. September 10, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  12. "Vikings Activate LB Kentrell Brothers to 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. October 5, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  13. Perez, Bryan (October 8, 2018). "Bears sign OL Bryan Witzmann to active roster". Bears Wire. USA Today. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  14. Mayer, Larry (November 4, 2018). "2-Minute Drill: Fuller leads takeaway parade". Chicago Bears. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
  15. "Browns sign OL Bryan Witzmann". ClevelandBrowns.com. March 22, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  16. "Browns cut roster to 53 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 31, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  17. "Dolphins Sign G/T Bryan Witzmann". MiamiDolphins.com. September 14, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  18. "Panthers sign offensive lineman with Brandon Greene going to IR". Panthers.com. September 23, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  19. Ulrich, Logan (November 12, 2019). "Panthers Waive G Bryan Witzmann". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  20. Goldman, Charles (October 28, 2020). "Chiefs sign OT Bryan Witzmann to practice squad". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  21. Goldman, Charles (November 7, 2020). "Chiefs elevate two players from practice squad on Saturday". USAToday.com. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  22. Williams, Charean (November 21, 2020). "Chiefs rule out Sammy Watkins, place Taco Charlton, Mitchell Schwartz on IR". NBCSports.com. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  23. Thompson, Jaylon (February 9, 2021). "Kansas City Chiefs sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts". 247Sports. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  24. "Chiefs cut Jordan Ta'amu, Bryan Witzmann". NBCSports.com. May 10, 2021.
  25. "Chiefs place Nick Keizer on retired list, sign Bryan Witzmann". NBCSports.com. August 8, 2021.
  26. "Falcons make roster moves on practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 15, 2021.
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