Braedon Dean Bowman (born January 30, 1994) is an

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for the

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of the United Football League (UFL). He played

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and was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

On May 1, 2016, Bowman signed with the

as an undrafted free agent. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Jaguars.

New York Jets

On September 4, 2016, Bowman was claimed off waivers by the

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. On September 13, he was waived by the Jets but was re-signed on September 23. He was placed on injured reserve on October 22, 2016, with a torn ACL. On May 30, 2017, Bowman was waived by the Jets.

New Orleans Saints

On August 12, 2017, Bowman was signed by the

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. On September 2, 2017, Bowman was waived by the Saints.

Los Angeles Chargers

On September 6, 2017, Bowman was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was released on November 15, 2017, but was re-signed two days later. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chargers on January 1, 2018. On September 1, 2018, Bowman was waived by the Chargers.

Birmingham Iron

For 2019, Bowman joined the

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of the

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. He was placed on injured reserve on February 14, 2019. He was activated from injured reserve on March 19. The league ceased operations in April 2019.

New Jersey Generals

Bowman was selected by the

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in the 34th round of the

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. He was transferred to the team's inactive roster on May 12 with a

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injury. Bowman re-signed with the Generals on July 14, 2023. The Generals folded when the

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and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).

Houston Roughnecks

On January 5, 2024, Bowman was drafted by the

during the

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References

External links

South Alabama Jaguars bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bowman, Braedon 1994 births Living people Players of American football from Mesa, Arizona American football tight ends Scottsdale Fighting Artichokes football players South Alabama Jaguars football players Jacksonville Jaguars players New York Jets players New Orleans Saints players Los Angeles Chargers players Birmingham Iron players New Jersey Generals (2022) players Houston Roughnecks (2024) players