Bryan Witzmann

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Bryan Witzmann

| image = Bryan Witzmann.JPG

| alt =

| caption = Witzmann with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017

| current_team =

| number = 70, 78, 76, 68

| position = Guard

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|6|16}}

| birth_place = Houlton, Wisconsin, U.S.

| death_place =

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 7

| weight_lbs = 320

| high_school = Somerset {{avoid wrap|(Somerset, Wisconsin)}}

| college = South Dakota State

| undraftedyear = 2014

| pastteams = * Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2014}})

New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2015|2016}})*
Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
Minnesota Vikings ({{NFL Year|2018}})
Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2018}})
Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2019}})
Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2019}})
Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2020}})
Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2021}})*

| status =

| highlights =

| statlabel1 = Games played

| statvalue1 = 40

| statlabel2 = Games started

| statvalue2 = 20

| pfr = WitzBr00

}}

Bryan Witzmann (born June 16, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. He was a contestant on The Bachelorette.{{Cite web |title=Bryan {{!}} The Bachelorette |url=https://abc.com/shows/the-bachelorette/cast/bryan-fall-2021 |website=abc.com}}

Professional career

=Houston Texans=

Witzmann signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 16, 2014.{{Cite web |date=May 16, 2014 |title=Transactions: Free Agent Signings |url=http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Transactions-Free-Agent-Signings/6190d553-d2db-4a16-8280-6f5139e7f92d |access-date=May 28, 2017 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}{{Dead link|date=June 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} He was placed on injured reserve on August 2, 2014.{{Cite web |title=Bryan Witzmann Transactions |url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/bryan-witzmann-player-transactions |website=FoxSports.com}}

On September 1, 2015, Witzmann was waived by the Texans.{{Cite web |date=September 1, 2015 |title=Texans make several roster transactions |url=http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Texans-make-several-roster-transactions/929ee01d-ea56-4098-90f0-1752ce1266b8 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151231114517/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Texans-make-several-roster-transactions/929ee01d-ea56-4098-90f0-1752ce1266b8 |archive-date=December 31, 2015 |access-date=May 28, 2017 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}

=New Orleans Saints=

On September 16, 2015, Witzmann was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad. He was released by the Saints on November 11, 2015, but was re-signed on December 24. He signed a futures contract with the Saints on January 5, 2016. He was waived on May 17, 2016.{{Cite web |date=May 17, 2016 |title=New Orleans Saints Announce Roster Moves |url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-Announce-Roster-Moves/74230cd3-feff-4d5f-a418-7b165ff39628 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161004204823/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-Announce-Roster-Moves/74230cd3-feff-4d5f-a418-7b165ff39628 |archive-date=October 4, 2016 |access-date=May 28, 2017 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}}

=Dallas Cowboys=

On June 8, 2016, Witzmann signed with the Dallas Cowboys. He was released by the Cowboys on September 3, 2016.{{Cite web |last=Helman, David |date=September 3, 2016 |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 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180222185931/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/09/03/three-former-draft-picks-among-cowboys-cuts-mcfadden-moved-nfi |archive-date=February 22, 2018 |access-date=May 28, 2017 |website=DallasCowboys.com}}

=Kansas City Chiefs (first stint)=

Witzmann was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs on September 4, 2016.{{Cite web |date=September 4, 2016 |title=Chiefs Announce Additional Roster Moves |url=http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Announce-Additional-Roster-Moves/c8725899-0072-426f-b271-3f07240af7a3 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171126161600/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Announce-Additional-Roster-Moves/c8725899-0072-426f-b271-3f07240af7a3 |archive-date=November 26, 2017 |access-date=May 28, 2017 |website=Chiefs.com}} On July 27, 2017, he signed a one-year contract extension with the Chiefs through 2018.{{Cite web |last=Thorman |first=Joel |date=July 27, 2017 |title=Chiefs sign OL Bryan Witzmann to contract extension |url=https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2017/7/28/16052436/chiefs-sign-ol-bryan-witzmann-to-contract-extension |access-date=March 22, 2021 |website=ArrowheadPride.com}}

In 2017, Witzmann played in all 16 games, starting 13 at left guard for the Chiefs.{{Cite web |title=Bryan Witzmann 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WitzBr00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=March 22, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}

On September 3, 2018, Witzmann was released by the Chiefs after losing the starting left guard job to Cameron Erving.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=September 3, 2018 |title=Chiefs claim former Browns OL Austin Reiter, release Bryan Witzmann |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/03/chiefs-claim-former-browns-ol-austin-reiter-waive-bryan-witzmann/ |website=Chiefs Wire |publisher=USA Today}}

=Minnesota Vikings=

On September 10, 2018, Witzmann was signed by the Minnesota Vikings.{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2018 |title=Vikings Sign G Bryan Witzmann, Place Aviante Collins on IR |url=https://www.vikings.com/news/vikings-sign-g-bryan-witzmann-place-aviante-collins-on-ir |access-date=March 22, 2021 |website=Vikings.com}} He was released on October 5, 2018.{{Cite web |date=October 5, 2018 |title=Vikings Activate LB Kentrell Brothers to 53-Man Roster |url=https://www.vikings.com/news/vikings-activate-lb-kentrell-brothers-to-53-man-roster |access-date=March 22, 2021 |website=Vikings.com}}

=Chicago Bears=

On October 8, 2018, Witzmann was signed by the Chicago Bears.{{Cite web |last=Perez |first=Bryan |date=October 8, 2018 |title=Bears sign OL Bryan Witzmann to active roster |url=https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2018/10/08/bears-sign-ol-bryan-witzmann-to-active-roster/ |access-date=March 22, 2021 |website=Bears Wire |publisher=USA Today}} In November, with right guard Kyle Long on injured reserve, Witzmann began splitting time at the spot with Eric Kush.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=November 4, 2018 |title=2-Minute Drill: Fuller leads takeaway parade |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/2-minute-drill-fuller-leads-takeaway-parade |access-date=November 4, 2018 |website=Chicago Bears}} 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=

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On March 22, 2019, Witzmann signed with the Cleveland Browns.{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2019 |title=Browns sign OL Bryan Witzmann |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-ol-bryan-witzmann |access-date=March 22, 2021 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}} The Browns released Witzmann on August 31, 2019.{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2019 |title=Browns cut roster to 53 players |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-cut-roster-to-53-players |access-date=March 22, 2021 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}}

=Miami Dolphins=

On September 14, 2019, Witzmann was signed by the Miami Dolphins, but was released five days later.{{Cite web |date=September 14, 2019 |title=Dolphins Sign G/T Bryan Witzmann |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/dolphins-sign-g-t-bryan-witzmann |access-date=March 22, 2021 |website=MiamiDolphins.com}}

=Carolina Panthers=

On September 23, 2019, Witzmann was signed by the Carolina Panthers.{{Cite web |date=September 23, 2019 |title=Panthers sign offensive lineman with Brandon Greene going to IR |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-sign-offensive-lineman-with-brandon-greene-going-to-ir |access-date=March 22, 2021 |website=Panthers.com}} On November 12, 2019, Witzmann was waived by the Panthers.{{Cite web |last=Ulrich |first=Logan |date=November 12, 2019 |title=Panthers Waive G Bryan Witzmann |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/panthers-waive-g-bryan-witzmann/ |access-date=March 22, 2021 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}}

=Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)=

On October 28, 2020, Witzmann was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=October 28, 2020 |title=Chiefs sign OT Bryan Witzmann to practice squad |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/28/kansas-city-chiefs-bryan-witzmann-signed-to-practice-squad/ |access-date=March 22, 2021 |website=Chiefs Wire |publisher=USA Today}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=November 7, 2020 |title=Chiefs elevate two players from practice squad on Saturday |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2020/11/07/kansas-city-chiefs-gehrig-dieter-bryan-witzmann-practice-squad-activations/ |access-date=December 9, 2020 |website=USAToday.com}}{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=November 21, 2020 |title=Chiefs rule out Sammy Watkins, place Taco Charlton, Mitchell Schwartz on IR |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/11/21/chiefs-rule-out-sammy-watkins-place-taco-charlton-mitchell-schwartz-on-ir/ |access-date=December 9, 2020 |website=NBCSports.com}} On February 9, 2021, Witzmann re-signed with the Chiefs.{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Jaylon |date=February 9, 2021 |title=Kansas City Chiefs sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts |url=https://247sports.com/Article/Kansas-City-Chiefs-sign-10-players-to-reservefuture-contracts-DeAndre-Baker-Bryan-Witzmann--160717095/ |access-date=February 10, 2021 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}} He was released on May 10, 2021.{{cite web |title=Chiefs cut Jordan Ta'amu, Bryan Witzmann |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/05/10/chiefs-cut-jordan-taamu-bryan-witzmann/ |website=NBCSports.com|date=May 10, 2021 }} He re-signed with the team on August 8, 2021.{{cite web | last=Alper | first=Josh | title=Chiefs place Nick Keizer on retired list, sign Bryan Witzmann | website=NBC Sports | date=2021-08-08 | url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/chiefs-place-nick-keizer-on-retired-list-sign-bryan-witzmann | access-date=2025-01-19}} He was released on August 23.

=Atlanta Falcons=

On September 15, 2021, Witzmann was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.{{cite web|title=Falcons make roster moves on practice squad|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-make-roster-moves-on-practice-squad|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=September 15, 2021}} He was released on September 21, 2021.