Chaz Green
{{Short description|American football player (born 1992)}}
{{Use American English|date=September 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Chaz Green
| image = Chaz Green.JPG
| alt =
| caption = Green with the Dallas Cowboys in 2017
| current_team =
| number = 79, 65, 75, 74
| position = Offensive tackle
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|4|8}}
| birth_place = Tampa, Florida, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 5
| weight_lbs = 318
| high_school = Tampa Catholic (Tampa)
| college = Florida
| draftyear = 2015
| draftround = 3
| draftpick = 91
| pastteams = * Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2018}})
- Oakland Raiders ({{NFL Year|2018}})
- Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
- Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2020}})
- Pittsburgh Steelers ({{NFL Year|2021}})
| status =
| highlights = * SEC All-Freshman team (2011)
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 39
| statlabel2 = Games started
| statvalue2 = 8
| pfr = GreeCh02
}}
Chaz Green (born April 8, 1992) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2015 NFL draft. He played college football for the Florida Gators. He was also a member of the New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Early life
Green attended Tampa Catholic High School, where he was a starter at left tackle. As a junior, he was named second-team FSWA 2A all-state. As a senior, he helped his team earn a Florida 2B Runner-Up finish with an 11–2 record and rush for over 3,000 yards. He was rated the No. 6 offensive lineman in the nation.{{cite web | title=Football Recruiting - Chaz Green - Player Profiles | url=http://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/71766/chaz-green | accessdate=January 6, 2018}}
College career
Green committed to the University of Florida over Ohio State, Georgia, Tennessee and USC as a 4-star recruit. He redshirted the 2010 season, after dressing for 12 games but not recording a play.
In 2011, he started the first 8 games at right tackle before injuring his ankle and missing 4 games. Green earned Freshman All-American honors.{{Cite web |url=http://www.gatorzone.com/story.php?id=22092 |title=Chaz Green Named FWAA Freshman All-American |access-date=May 2, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120126100947/http://www.gatorzone.com/story.php?id=22092 |archive-date=January 26, 2012 |url-status=dead }}
As a sophomore, he recorded 10 starts, but missed two games due to injury. He missed the entire 2013 season after suffering a torn labrum prior to the opener.{{cite web | title=Florida's Chaz Green out for the year; Morrison's suspension reduced | url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2013/08/27/florida-gators-chaz-green-injury-antonio-morrison/2708295/ | accessdate=January 6, 2018}} The next year, he started 11 games, playing both right (9 games) and left tackle (2 games) positions.
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 4+5/8
| weight = 314
| dash = 5.16
| ten split = 1.78
| twenty split = 2.97
| shuttle = 4.70
| cone drill = 8.00
| vertical = 29.5
| broad ft = 8
| broad in = 10
| bench = 21
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 33+3/8
| hand span = 10+7/8
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/chaz-green/32004752-4511-8131-4469-c2982a36fb6a |title=Chaz Green Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=May 21, 2021}}
}}
=Dallas Cowboys=
Green was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round (91st overall) of the 2015 NFL draft,{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} after dropping because of durability issues.{{cite web | title=Green happy to be healthy for draft process | url=http://progators.blogs.gatorsports.com/14684/green-happy-to-be-healthy-for-draft-process/ | accessdate=January 6, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113112728/http://progators.blogs.gatorsports.com/14684/green-happy-to-be-healthy-for-draft-process/ | archive-date=November 13, 2017 | url-status=dead }}{{cite web | title=O-Line Addressed Again As Cowboys Take Florida OT Chaz Green At No. 91 | url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/o-line-addressed-again-as-cowboys-take-florida-ot-chaz-green-at-no-91-375581 | accessdate=January 6, 2018}} After injuring his hip during organized team activities, he had surgery on June 16, which caused him to miss all of training camp and start the season on the physically unable to perform list.{{cite web | title=Cowboys' J.J. Wilcox, Chaz Green undergo procedures to help heel, hip | date=June 17, 2015 | url=http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4743127/j-j-wilcox-chaz-green-undergo-procedures-to-help-heel-hip | accessdate=January 6, 2018}} Although he was activated on December 3 from the physically unable to perform list, he was declared inactive in the last 5 games of the season.
In 2016, he was the backup swing tackle on what was considered the best offensive line in the NFL. He started at left tackle against the Chicago Bears and the San Francisco 49ers in place of an injured Tyron Smith. He suffered a sprained foot against the 49ers that held him out several weeks, before developing a herniated disk.{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4755982/chaz-green-unable-to-get-past-injuries|title=Chaz Green unable to get past injuries|work=ESPN.com|access-date=January 6, 2018}} He underwent surgery and was placed on the injured reserve list on December 16, finishing with a total of 12 missed games.{{cite web|title=Chaz Green To Undergo Back Surgery, Will Move To Injured Reserve|url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/12/16/chaz-green-undergo-back-surgery-will-move-injured-reserve|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215023404/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/12/16/chaz-green-undergo-back-surgery-will-move-injured-reserve|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 15, 2018|author=Helman, David|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=December 16, 2016}}
In 2017, Green was seen as the potential starter at right tackle after Doug Free retired, but because he wasn't available during OTAs while recovering from his previous back injury, it opened the door for La'el Collins to move from offensive guard to tackle and earn the starter position. Green was then given the starting left guard role, to replace Ronald Leary who left in free agency. On July 31 a week into training camp, he suffered a strained rotator cuff in practice, forcing him to miss 15 days.{{cite web|title=A Healthy Green Just Might Solve Offensive Line Dilemma|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/spagnola-a-healthy-green-just-might-solve-offensive-line-dilemma-437791|author=Spagnola, Mickey|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=August 16, 2017}} He started the first three contests of the season at left guard, until missing the Friday practice before the Los Angeles Rams game with a hip bursitis, giving Jonathan Cooper a chance to secure the starting position. Green returned to the backup swing tackle role for the next contests. In Week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs, he played the final six snaps at left tackle in place of an injured Tyron Smith. He was named the starter at left tackle the next game against the Atlanta Falcons,{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21378545/dallas-cowboys-lt-tyron-smith-ruled-atlanta-falcons-back-groin-issues|title=Cowboys LT Smith ruled out against Falcons|work=ESPN.com|access-date=November 11, 2017}} but allowed four sacks to defensive end Adrian Clayborn and was replaced in favor of Byron Bell, who ended up giving one more sack. Even though the Cowboys coaches were criticized for not adjusting the game plan to stop Clayborn, Green never recovered from the debacle and did not play another snap for the rest of the season.{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21392962/adrian-clayborn-sets-atlanta-falcons-record-6-sacks|title=Falcons DE Adrian Clayborn sets team record with 6 sacks|work=ESPN.com|access-date=January 6, 2018}}
In 2018, with the signing of offensive tackle Cameron Fleming in free agency, Green was asked to concentrate on playing right tackle, but struggled in preseason games as the backup to Collins. As in previous seasons, he also had to fight through bouts of dehydration during training camp, that forced him to leave practices early on different occasions with cramping. He was released by the Cowboys on September 1, 2018.{{cite web|title=Bailey Not Only Surprise Cut As Cowboys Trim To 53|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/bailey-not-the-only-surprise-cut-as-cowboys-trim-to-53|author=Helman, David|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=September 1, 2018}}
=New Orleans Saints=
On October 24, 2018, Green was signed by the New Orleans Saints.{{cite web|title=Saints place Josh LeRibeus on IR, sign Chaz Green|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/10/24/saints-place-josh-leribeus-on-ir-sign-chaz-green/|author=Williams, Charean|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=October 24, 2018}} He was released on November 21, 2018.{{cite web|title=Saints activate Tommylee Lewis, waive Chaz Green|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/11/21/saints-activate-tommylee-lewis-waive-chaz-green/|author=Williams, Charean|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=November 21, 2018}}
=Oakland Raiders=
On November 27, 2018, Green was signed by the Oakland Raiders.{{cite web|title=Raiders Sign G Chaz Green and TE Darren Waller; Place Smith on IR |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-g-chaz-green-and-te-darren-waller-place-smith-on-ir|website=Raiders.com|date=November 27, 2018}} He started in Week 15 for the Raiders game against the Bengals.
On March 15, 2019, Green re-signed with the Raiders.{{cite web|title=Raiders retain linebacker Jason Cabinda and sign guard Chaz Green|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-retain-lb-jason-cabinda-and-sign-g-chaz-green|website=Raiders.com|date=March 15, 2019}} On May 28, 2019, the Raiders cut Green.{{cite web|url=https://nfltraderumors.co/raiders-cut-g-chaz-green/|title=Raiders Cut G Chaz Green|author=Ulrich, Logan|date=May 28, 2019}}
=Denver Broncos=
On June 3, 2019, Green was signed by the Denver Broncos.{{cite web|title=Broncos add veteran tackle Chaz Green|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/06/03/broncos-add-veteran-tackle-chaz-green/|author=Gantt, Darin|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=June 3, 2019}} He was released on August 31, 2019.{{cite web|title=Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-man limit|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-make-series-of-roster-moves-to-reach-53-man-limit|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=August 31, 2019}}
=Indianapolis Colts=
On December 30, 2019, Green signed a reserve/future contract with the Indianapolis Colts.{{cite web|title=Colts Announce Three Extensions, 14 Reserve/Future Contracts|url=https://www.colts.com/news/indianapolis-colts-extensions-reserve-future-contracts-roster-moves|website=Colts.com|date=December 30, 2019}} On September 6, 2020, he was released,{{cite news |title=Colts Claim TE Noah Togiai Off Waivers; Release T Chaz Green |url=https://www.colts.com/news/noah-togiai-roster-moves-waivers-tight-end-philadelphia-eagles-oregon-state |website=Colts.com |date=September 6, 2020 |accessdate=September 21, 2020}} but was re-signed to the active roster later that same day.{{cite news |title=Roster Moves: T Chaz Green Brought Back To Active Roster, DT Sheldon Day To IR, 14 Signed To Practice Squad |url=https://www.colts.com/news/chad-kelly-chaz-green-sheldon-day-roster-moves-practice-squad |website=Colts.com |date=September 6, 2020 |accessdate=September 21, 2020}} He appeared in 15 games (one start), missing one contest with a back injury.
=Pittsburgh Steelers=
On July 20, 2021, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Green to a one-year contract.{{cite web|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-ingram-green|website=Steelers.com|title=Steelers sign Ingram, Green|access-date=July 20, 2021}} He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite web|title=Steelers make moves to get to 53|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-makes-moves-to-get-to-53|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=August 31, 2021}}{{cite web|title=Steelers add 15 to practice squad|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-add-15-to-practice-squad|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=September 1, 2021}} On September 27, Green was promoted to the active roster.{{cite web | last=Bryan | first=Dave | title=Steelers Elevate WR Cody White, T Chaz Green From Practice Squad | website=Steelers Depot | date=2021-10-02 | url=https://steelersdepot.com/2021/10/steelers-elevate-wr-cody-white-t-chaz-green-from-practice-squad/ | access-date=2025-01-26}} He signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on January 21, 2022.{{cite web|title=Steelers sign two to Reserve/Future contracts|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-two-to-reserve-future-contracts-x2832|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=January 21, 2022}}
On August 30, 2022, Green was waived by the Steelers.{{cite web|title=Steelers make first round of roster moves|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-first-round-of-roster-moves|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=August 30, 2022|access-date=August 30, 2022|archive-date=August 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830192331/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-first-round-of-roster-moves|url-status=dead}}
References
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External links
- [https://floridagators.com/sports/football/roster/chaz-green/2020 Florida Gators bio]
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