Austin Traylor
{{Short description|American football player (born 1993)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Austin Traylor
| image = Austin Traylor.jpg
| caption = Traylor with the Denver Broncos in 2017
| current_team =
| number = 86
| position = Tight end
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|9|3}}
| birth_place = Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lbs = 254
| high_school = Walnut Ridge {{nowrap|(Columbus, Ohio)}}
| college = Wisconsin
| undraftedyear = 2016
| pastteams =
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
- San Diego Chargers ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
- Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
- Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
- Salt Lake Stallions ({{AAF Year|2019}})
- Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
| status =
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 8
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 100
}}
Austin Traylor (born September 3, 1993) is an American former professional football tight end. He played college football at the University of Wisconsin.
Early life
Traylor attended Walnut Ridge High School. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Wisconsin.
Professional career
=Dallas Cowboys=
Traylor was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2016 NFL draft on May 17.{{cite web|title=Cowboys Sign Workout Invite TE Austin Traylor To 90-Man Roster|url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/05/17/cowboys-sign-workout-invite-te-austin-traylor-90-man-roster|author=Helman, David|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=May 17, 2016|accessdate=December 9, 2017}} He was waived on September 3, 2016, and signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite web|title=Three Former Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts; McFadden Moved To NFI|url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/09/03/three-former-draft-picks-among-cowboys-cuts-mcfadden-moved-nfi|author=Helman, David|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=September 3, 2016|accessdate=December 9, 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180222185931/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/09/03/three-former-draft-picks-among-cowboys-cuts-mcfadden-moved-nfi|archivedate=February 22, 2018}}{{cite web|title=Cowboys Sign Sanchez, Release Showers; 7 Added To Practice Squad|url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/09/04/cowboys-sign-sanchez-release-showers-7-added-practice-squad|author=Helman, David|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=September 4, 2016|accessdate=December 9, 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170815024810/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/09/04/cowboys-sign-sanchez-release-showers-7-added-practice-squad|archivedate=August 15, 2017}} He was released on September 14.{{cite web|title=Cowboys Sign Veteran Defensive End Davis For Pass Rush Depth|url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/09/14/cowboys-sign-veteran-defensive-end-davis-pass-rush-depth?sf35902697=1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915110001/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/09/14/cowboys-sign-veteran-defensive-end-davis-pass-rush-depth?sf35902697=1|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 15, 2016|author=Phillips, Rob|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=September 14, 2016|accessdate=December 9, 2017}}
=San Diego Chargers=
On September 20, 2016, Traylor was signed to the San Diego Chargers' practice squad.{{cite web|title=Chargers Sign Versatile RB Dexter McCluster|url=http://www.chargers.com/news/2016/09/20/chargers-sign-versatile-rb-dexter-mccluster|author=Henne, Ricky|website=Chargers.com|date=September 20, 2016|accessdate=December 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160922125101/http://www.chargers.com/news/2016/09/20/chargers-sign-versatile-rb-dexter-mccluster|archive-date=September 22, 2016|url-status=dead}} He was released on October 4, 2016.{{cite web|title=Bolts Add Trio to Practice Squad|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/bolts-add-trio-to-practice-squad-139016|author=Henne, Ricky|website=Chargers.com|date=October 4, 2016|accessdate=December 9, 2017}}
=New England Patriots=
On November 1, 2016, Traylor was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad.{{cite web|title=Patriots sign OL Chase Farris and Austin Traylor to the practice squad|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-ol-chase-farris-and-austin-traylor-to-the-practice-squad-277856|website=Patriots.com|date=November 1, 2016|accessdate=December 9, 2017}} He was released on November 12, 2016.{{cite web|title=Patriots activate Dion Lewis to 53-man roster; Make practice squad transactions|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/11/12/patriots-activate-dion-lewis-53-man-roster-make-practice-squad-transactions|website=Patriots.com|date=November 12, 2016|accessdate=December 9, 2017}}
=Baltimore Ravens=
On November 15, 2016, Traylor was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad, but was released four days later.{{cite web|title=Ravens Promote Asa Jackson, Place DT Willie Henry on Injured Reserve|url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Promote-DB-Asa-Jackson-Place-DT-Willie-Henry-On-Injured-Reserve/1e6c3934-be9b-43bc-abca-9953be8a0500|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171112170211/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Promote-DB-Asa-Jackson-Place-DT-Willie-Henry-On-Injured-Reserve/1e6c3934-be9b-43bc-abca-9953be8a0500|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 12, 2017|author=Mink, Ryan|website=BaltimoreRavens.com|date=November 15, 2016|accessdate=December 9, 2017}}
=Denver Broncos=
On December 20, 2016, Traylor was signed to the Denver Broncos' practice squad.{{cite web|title=Report: Broncos sign TE Austin Traylor to practice squad|url=https://247sports.com/nfl/denver-broncos/article/report-broncos-sign-te-austin-traylor-to-practice-squad-49951538/|website=247sports.com|date=December 21, 2016|access-date=December 9, 2017}} He signed a reserve/future contract with the Broncos on January 2, 2017.{{cite web|title=Broncos sign 11 players to future contracts|url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-11-players-to-future-contracts/1a1be5de-6e71-44a1-b1cf-740f071481b4|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180128093028/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-11-players-to-future-contracts/1a1be5de-6e71-44a1-b1cf-740f071481b4|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 28, 2018|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=January 2, 2017|accessdate=December 9, 2017}}
On September 2, 2017, Traylor was waived by the Broncos and was signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite web|title=Broncos trim roster at deadline|url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-trim-roster-at-deadline/234c49ac-2b09-496b-9175-b8fdc28f39dd|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171130182211/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-trim-roster-at-deadline/234c49ac-2b09-496b-9175-b8fdc28f39dd|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 30, 2017|author=Mason, Andrew|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=September 2, 2017|accessdate=December 9, 2017}}{{cite web|title=Broncos announce initial practice-squad roster|url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-announce-initial-practice-squad-roster/a612ad8b-44a1-49b7-801a-a4ee46bb39bb|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180210213128/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-announce-initial-practice-squad-roster/a612ad8b-44a1-49b7-801a-a4ee46bb39bb|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 10, 2018|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=September 4, 2017|accessdate=December 9, 2017}} He was promoted to the active roster on November 18, 2017.{{cite web|title=Broncos promote TE Austin Traylor to active roster, designate A.J. Derby waived/injured|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-promote-te-austin-traylor-to-active-roster-designate-a-j-derby--19791702|author=Swanson, Ben|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=November 18, 2017|accessdate=December 9, 2017}}
=Salt Lake Stallions=
In January 2019, Traylor joined the Salt Lake Stallions of the Alliance of American Football.{{cite news|last=Heath|first=Jon|url=https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2019/01/15/rahim-moore-among-former-denver-broncos-joining-aaf-football-league/|title=Rahim Moore among former Broncos joining new AAF league|newspaper=USA Today|publisher=Broncos Wire|date=January 15, 2019|accessdate=February 5, 2019}} He caught 2 passes for 12 yards in 8 games played,{{Cite web|url=https://noextrapoints.com/players/austin-traylor/|title = Austin Traylor}} after which the league shut down in April.
=Detroit Lions=
On July 22, 2019, Traylor signed with the Detroit Lions.{{cite web|title=Lions sign free agent TE Austin Traylor|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-free-agent-te-austin-traylor|website=DetroitLions.com|date=July 22, 2019}} He was waived on August 31, 2019.{{cite web|title=Detroit Lions establish 53-man roster|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/detroit-lions-establish-53-man-roster|website=DetroitLions.com|date=August 31, 2019}}
References
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External links
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- [https://uwbadgers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2420 Wisconsin Badgers bio]
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