Brian Blechen

Brian Blechen
Free agent
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1991-09-30) September 30, 1991
Moorpark, California
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school: Moorpark (CA)
College: Utah
Undrafted: 2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Brian Blechen (born September 30, 1991) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent.[1] He played college football at the University of Utah.[2]

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

On May 8, 2015, Blechen was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Carolina Panthers. On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Panthers.[3] On September 7, 2015, Blechen was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.[4] On September 22, 2015, he was released from practice squad. On December 1, 2015, he was re-signed to practice squad. On February 7, 2016, Blechen's Panthers played in Super Bowl 50. In the game, the Panthers fell to the Denver Broncos by a score of 24–10.[5] On February 9, 2016. Blechen signed a futures contract with the Carolina Panthers.[6]

On September 3, 2016, Blechen was waived by the Panthers as part of final roster cuts.[7] The next day, he was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.[8] He was released by the Panthers on November 3, 2016.[9]

New Orleans Saints

On December 28, 2016, Blechen was signed to the Saints' practice squad.[10]

Carolina Panthers (second stint)

On January 4, 2017, Blechen signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers.[11] On June 13, 2017, he was waived by the Panthers.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.nfl.com/player/brianblechen/2553493%5Bpermanent+dead+link%5D
  2. ↑ http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/brian-blechen-player
  3. ↑ Henson, Max (September 5, 2015). "Panthers trim roster to 53". Panthers.com. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  4. ↑ "WR Bersin among 10 set to join practice squad". Panthers.com. September 6, 2015. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  6. ↑ "Panthers sign eight practice squad members to future contracts". www.panthers.com. Retrieved 2016-02-11.
  7. ↑ Henson, Max. "Panthers trim roster to 53". Panthers.com.
  8. ↑ Henson, Max. "Panthers establish practice squad". Panthers.com.
  9. ↑ "Panthers Sign CB Lou Young To Practice Squad, Cut LB Brian Blechen". November 3, 2016.
  10. ↑ Teope, Herbie (December 28, 2016). "Saints sign linebacker Brian Blechen to practice squad". NOLA.com.
  11. ↑ "Panthers sign four more to future contracts". Panthers.com. January 4, 2017.
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