Bryan Witzmann (born June 16, 1990) is an

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who is a free agent. He played

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. He was a contestant on

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Professional career

Houston Texans

Witzmann signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 16, 2014. He was placed on injured reserve on August 2, 2014. On September 1, 2015, Witzmann was waived by the Texans.

New Orleans Saints

On September 16, 2015, Witzmann was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was released by the Saints on November 11, 2015 but was re-signed on December 24. He signed a futures contract with the Saints on January 5, 2016. He was waived on May 17, 2016.

Dallas Cowboys

On June 8, 2016, Witzmann signed with the

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. He was released by the Cowboys on September 3, 2016.

Kansas City Chiefs

Witzmann was claimed off waivers by the

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on September 4, 2016. On July 27, 2017, he signed a one-year contract extension with the Chiefs through 2018. In 2017, Witzmann played in all 16 games, starting 13 at left guard for the Chiefs. On September 3, 2018, Witzmann was released by the Chiefs after losing the starting left guard job to

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Minnesota Vikings

On September 10, 2018, Witzmann was signed by the

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. He was released on October 5, 2018.

Chicago Bears

On October 8, 2018, Witzmann was signed by the

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. In November, with right guard

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on injured reserve, Witzmann began splitting time at the spot with

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. He was named the starting right guard in Week 10, and started 7 games there until Long returned from injury in Week 17.

Cleveland Browns

On March 22, 2019, Witzmann signed with the

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. The Browns released Witzmann on August 31, 2019.

Miami Dolphins

On September 14, 2019, Witzmann was signed by the

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, but was released five days later.

Carolina Panthers

On September 23, 2019, Witzmann was signed by the

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. On November 12, 2019, Witzmann was waived by the Panthers.

Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)

On October 28, 2020, Witzmann was signed to the

practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster on November 7 and 21 for the team's weeks 9 and 11 games against the

and

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, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. On February 9, 2021, Witzmann re-signed with the Chiefs. He was released on May 10, 2021. He re-signed with the team on August 8, 2021. He was released on August 23.

Atlanta Falcons

On September 15, 2021, Witzmann was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on September 21, 2021.

References

External links

Atlanta Falcons bioSouth Dakota State Jackrabbits bio
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