John Lotulelei

John Lotulelei
No. 47 – Dallas Cowboys
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1991-12-04) December 4, 1991
Kihei, Hawaii
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight: 235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school: Wailuku (HI) Baldwin
College: UNLV
Undrafted: 2013
Career history
Roster status: Injured reserve
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 12
Sacks: 0
Forced fumbles: 1
Player stats at NFL.com

John Taufa Lotulelei (born December 4, 1991) is an American football linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL) who was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He played college football for UNLV. He is the cousin of Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Star Lotulelei, who was drafted in the first round from University of Utah in the 2013 NFL Draft.[1]

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

On April 27, 2013, he signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent.[2][3]

On October 2, 2013 Lotulelei was released by the Seahawks to make room for quarterback B. J. Daniels. Lotulelei made Seattle’s 53-man roster as an undrafted free agent from UNLV and had played in two games, making three tackles overall. Seattle paid Lotulelei a signing bonus of $25,000 last spring, the highest given to any undrafted free agent, and Lotulelei was an early training camp standout.[4]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On October 3, 2013, Lotulelei was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was waived/injured on August 2, 2014 and was subsequently placed on injured reserve. On August 3, 2014, he was placed on injured reserve. On October 10, 2015, he was waived. On October 12, 2015, he was placed on injured reserve. On October 16, 2015, he was waived from injured reserve.

Oakland Raiders

On November 25, 2015, Lotulelei was signed to the Raiders' practice squad.[5] On December 23, 2015, the Oakland Raiders promoted Lotulelei to the 53 man roster and placed defensive end Mario Edwards, Jr. on the Injured Reserve.[6]

On September 3, 2016, Lotulelei was released by the Raiders as part of final roster cuts.[7]

Dallas Cowboys

On January 3, 2017, Lotulelei signed a reserve/future contract with the Dallas Cowboys.[8] He was waived/injured on August 25, 2017 and placed on injured reserve.[9]

References

  1. ↑ http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2021599401_seahawks13xml.html
  2. ↑ "Lotulelei signs with Seattle Seahawks". unlvrebelyell.com. Retrieved April 29, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Seahawks sign nine undrafted rookies". nbcsports.com. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
  4. ↑ http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/10/02/seahawks-claim-b-j-daniels-cut-john-lotulelei/
  5. ↑ "Raiders call up return specialist Jeremy Ross from practice squad". Silver And Black Pride. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
  6. ↑ "Raiders Sign LB John Lotulelei to Active Roster". www.raiders.com. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
  7. ↑ "Oakland Raiders Announce Transactions". Raiders.com. September 3, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Cowboys Sign LB John Lotulelei To Futures Deal". NFLTradeRumors.com. January 3, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Cowboys waive two players from team, sign two more". 247Sports.com. August 25, 2017.
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