Carson Meier (born June 29, 1995) is an

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who is a free agent. He played

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College career

Meier was a member of the

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for five seasons, redshirting his true freshman season. He spent the next three seasons playing special teams and the H-back position, where he was used exclusively as a blocker. As a redshirt senior, Meier caught 19 receptions for 327 yards and four touchdowns and was named second-team All-

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by the league's coaches.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Meier signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent April 27, 2019. He was cut by the Jaguars at the end of training camp.

Atlanta Falcons

Meier was signed to the

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practice squad on September 3, 2019. Meier was promoted to the Falcons' active roster on November 27. He made his NFL debut the next day, starting at tight end against the

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. He was waived on December 7, 2019. Meier was re-signed to the Falcons' practice squad on December 10, 2019. On December 30, 2019, Meier was signed to a reserve/future contract. He was waived with an injury settlement on August 14, 2020.

Miami Dolphins

On July 26, 2021, Meier signed with the

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. He was waived on August 16.

References

External links

Oklahoma Sooners bioAtlanta Falcons bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Meier, Carson 1995 births Living people American football tight ends Oklahoma Sooners football players Jacksonville Jaguars players Atlanta Falcons players Miami Dolphins players