Andy Tanner (born May 16, 1988) is an
American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was originally signed by the Saints as an
undrafted free agent in 2010. He played
college football
College football (french: Football universitaire) refers to gridiron football played by teams of student athletes. It was through college football play that American football rules first gained popularity in the United States.
Unlike most ...
at
Midwestern State.
Professional career
New Orleans Saints
Over three years from 2010 to 2013, Tanner was repeatedly signed to the practice squad, released, waived, or signed to a reserve/future contract, for a total of 33 roster transactions before he finally made the Saints' opening day roster for the 2013 season. However, after the Saints sustained several defensive injuries in their first regular season game, the Saints again cut Tanner from the roster in favor of
linebacker Jay Richardson
Jay Richardson (born January 27, 1984) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, where he majored in African Studies. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round of the 2 ...
on September 12, 2013. The Saints then brought Tanner back to the practice squad on September 17. The Saints released Tanner on August 25, 2014, then placed him on injured reserve on August 26 after he went unclaimed. The Saints released him on August 21, 2015.
[Evan Woodberry]
"New Orleans Saints waive long-tenured receiver Andy Tanner"
' The Times-Picayune'', August 21, 2015.
References
External links
New Orleans Saints bio
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1988 births
Living people
People from Rockwall, Texas
Players of American football from Rockwall County, Texas
American football wide receivers
Midwestern State Mustangs football players
New Orleans Saints players
Dallas Vigilantes players