Sean Hickey (American football)

{{Short description|American football player (born 1991)}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}

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| position = Offensive tackle

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| birth_place = Murrysville, Pennsylvania

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| high_school = Franklin Regional
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| college = Syracuse

| undraftedyear = 2015

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Sean Michael Hickey (born September 29, 1991) is a former American football offensive tackle. He played college football at Syracuse.

College career

Hickey started 38 straight games for the Syracuse Orange at left tackle during his college career.{{cite web|title=Sean Hickey Draft Profile|url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/sean-hickey?id=2552364|website=NFL.com}}

Professional career

=New Orleans Saints=

Hickey signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2015.{{cite web|title=Sean Hickey Transactions|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/sean-hickey-player-transactions|website=FoxSports.com}}{{cite web|title=New Orleans Saints announce 2015 rookie free agent class|url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-announce-2015-rookie-free-agent-class/18ea1d42-06b0-4284-983a-a0b638f81325|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923144749/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-announce-2015-rookie-free-agent-class/18ea1d42-06b0-4284-983a-a0b638f81325|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 23, 2017|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=May 4, 2015|accessdate=September 22, 2017}} He was waived on September 5, 2015, and was signed to the practice squad the next day, only to be released the following week.{{cite web|title=New Orleans Saints announce transactions to meet 53-man limit|url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-announce-transactions-to-meet-53-man-limit/47c16ac6-e775-47dd-bf3d-ace16ece4f6d|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923144746/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-announce-transactions-to-meet-53-man-limit/47c16ac6-e775-47dd-bf3d-ace16ece4f6d|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 23, 2017|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=September 6, 2015|accessdate=September 22, 2017}}{{cite web|title=New Orleans Saints announce practice squad moves, waiver claims|url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-announce-practice-squad-moves-waiver-claims/cdda14af-eed9-4634-817d-884ec601449e|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923095818/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-announce-practice-squad-moves-waiver-claims/cdda14af-eed9-4634-817d-884ec601449e|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 23, 2017|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=September 6, 2015|accessdate=September 22, 2017}}

=New England Patriots=

On October 1, 2015, Hickey was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad.{{cite web|title=Patriots acquire DL Akiem Hicks from Saints in exchange for TE Michael Hoomanawanui|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2015/10/01/patriots-acquire-dl-akiem-hicks-saints-exchange-te-michael-hoomanawanui|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923144920/http://www.patriots.com/news/2015/10/01/patriots-acquire-dl-akiem-hicks-saints-exchange-te-michael-hoomanawanui|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 23, 2017|website=Patriots.com|date=October 1, 2015|accessdate=September 22, 2017}} He was released on October 9, 2015.{{cite web|title=Patriots sign OL Chris Barker to the practice squad; Release OL Sean Hickey from the practice squad|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2015/10/09/patriots-sign-ol-chris-barker-practice-squad-release-ol-sean-hickey-practice-squad|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923144947/http://www.patriots.com/news/2015/10/09/patriots-sign-ol-chris-barker-practice-squad-release-ol-sean-hickey-practice-squad|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 23, 2017|website=Patriots.com|date=October 9, 2015|accessdate=September 22, 2017}}

=New York Jets=

On January 19, 2016, Hickey was signed by the New York Jets, but was released on May 6, 2016.

=Minnesota Vikings=

On July 27, 2016, Hickey was signed by the Minnesota Vikings.{{cite web|title=Vikings Sign T Sean Hickey, LB Jason Whittingham|url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Sign-T-Sean-Hickey-LB-Jason-Whittingham/25766c59-e33c-4713-82ab-2b589bea9bb5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923100008/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Sign-T-Sean-Hickey-LB-Jason-Whittingham/25766c59-e33c-4713-82ab-2b589bea9bb5|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 23, 2017|website=Vikings.com|date=July 27, 2016|accessdate=September 22, 2017}} He was waived on August 30, 2016, and later re-signed to the practice squad on September 27, 2016.{{cite web|title=Vikings Announce Roster Moves|url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Announce-Roster-Moves/8a3170af-0ddb-475a-826f-6cec43324e8a|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923095939/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Announce-Roster-Moves/8a3170af-0ddb-475a-826f-6cec43324e8a|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 23, 2017|website=Vikings.com|date=August 30, 2016|accessdate=September 22, 2017}}{{cite web|title=Vikings Sign Willie Beavers to Active Roster, Announce Roster Moves|url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Sign-Willie-Beavers-to-Active-Roster-Announce-Roster-Moves/d2a5bd4c-a48e-4a0a-a009-e532d79c98c5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923095954/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Sign-Willie-Beavers-to-Active-Roster-Announce-Roster-Moves/d2a5bd4c-a48e-4a0a-a009-e532d79c98c5|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 23, 2017|website=Vikings.com|date=September 27, 2016|accessdate=September 22, 2017}} He spent time on and off the Vikings' practice squad before being released on December 3, 2016.

=Miami Dolphins=

On August 15, 2017, Hickey was signed by the Miami Dolphins.{{cite web|title=Dolphins Make Roster Moves|url=http://www.miamidolphins.com:80/news/press-releases/article-1/Dolphins-Make-Roster-Moves/5b5636fb-5809-4ba2-a7f8-bde038bcab1f|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171119162703/http://www.miamidolphins.com:80/news/press-releases/article-1/Dolphins-Make-Roster-Moves/5b5636fb-5809-4ba2-a7f8-bde038bcab1f|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 19, 2017|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=August 15, 2017|accessdate=September 22, 2017}} He was waived on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the Dolphins' practice squad the next day.{{cite web|title=Dolphins Make Roster Moves|url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/Dolphins-Make-Roster-Moves/6e2a4fb4-c259-4543-947d-0c866ce56319|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180620024159/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/Dolphins-Make-Roster-Moves/6e2a4fb4-c259-4543-947d-0c866ce56319|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 20, 2018|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=September 2, 2017|accessdate=September 22, 2017}}{{cite web|title=Dolphins Sign 8 To Practice Squad|url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Sign-8-To-Practice-Squad/490085a1-8bcc-47ce-a337-0d112c977bd5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171210094758/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Sign-8-To-Practice-Squad/490085a1-8bcc-47ce-a337-0d112c977bd5|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 10, 2017|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=September 3, 2017|accessdate=September 22, 2017}} He signed a reserve/future contract with the Dolphins on January 1, 2018.{{cite web|title=Dolphins Sign 8 To Futures Contracts|url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/Dolphins-Sign-8-To-Futures-Contracts/2c0fdc8a-f590-4dc9-aa93-b893ccb3ddc0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180104132453/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/Dolphins-Sign-8-To-Futures-Contracts/2c0fdc8a-f590-4dc9-aa93-b893ccb3ddc0|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 4, 2018|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=January 1, 2018}} He was waived on May 29, 2018.{{cite web|title=Miami Dolphins Waive Hickey|url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/Miami-Dolphins-Waive-Hickey/57be4b92-794b-4f42-a7e5-0f351c5a299e|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180530035621/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/Miami-Dolphins-Waive-Hickey/57be4b92-794b-4f42-a7e5-0f351c5a299e|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 30, 2018|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=May 29, 2018}}

=Jacksonville Jaguars=

On June 14, 2018, Hickey signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.{{cite web|title=Jaguars make roster moves|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-make-roster-moves|website=Jaguars.com|date=June 14, 2018}} He was waived/injured on July 23, 2018, and was placed on injured reserve.{{cite web|title=Jaguars sign rookie offensive lineman Tony Adams|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-sign-rookie-offensive-lineman-tony-adams|website=Jaguars.com|date=July 23, 2018}} He was released on August 1, 2018.{{cite web|title=Sean Hickey: Reaches injury settlement|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/sean-hickey-reaches-injury-settlement/|website=CBSSports.com|date=August 1, 2018}}

=St. Louis BattleHawks=

Hickey signed with the St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL during mini-camp in December 2019.{{cite tweet |user=XFLBattleHawks |number=1213859298088017922 |title=🚨 Roster Moves 🚨 We have made the following transactions to start XFL Training Camp. Full Training Camp roster: https://xfl.com/en-US/articles/st-louis-battlehawks-roster #ForTheLoveOfFootball x #ClearedToEngage |date=January 5, 2020 |accessdate=January 5, 2020}} He was placed on injured reserve on January 17, 2020.{{cite web |title=XFL Injured Reserve |url=https://www.xfl.com/en-US/xfl-injured-reserve |website=XFL.com |accessdate=February 6, 2020}} He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.{{cite news |author=Condotta, Bob |title=XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/xfl-suspends-operations-terminates-all-employees/ |website=SeattleTimes.com |date=April 10, 2020 |accessdate=July 17, 2020}}

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