Brian Blechen (born September 30, 1991) is a former

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. He played

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at the

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Professional career

Carolina Panthers

On May 8, 2015, Blechen was signed as an undrafted free agent by the

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. On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Panthers. On September 7, 2015, Blechen was signed to the Panthers' practice squad. On September 22, 2015, he was released from practice squad. On December 1, 2015, he was re-signed to practice squad. On February 7, 2016, Blechen's Panthers played in

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. In the game, the Panthers fell to the

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by a score of 24–10. On February 9, 2016. Blechen signed a futures contract with the Carolina Panthers. On September 3, 2016, Blechen was waived by the Panthers as part of final roster cuts. The next day, he was signed to the Panthers' practice squad. He was released by the Panthers on November 3, 2016.

New Orleans Saints

On December 28, 2016, Blechen was signed to the Saints' practice squad.

Carolina Panthers (second stint)

On January 4, 2017, Blechen signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers. On June 13, 2017, he was waived by the Panthers.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Blechen, Brian 1991 births Living people American football linebackers Utah Utes football players Carolina Panthers players People from Moorpark, California New Orleans Saints players Players of American football from Ventura County, California Moorpark High School alumni