Dennis Daley (born August 7, 1996) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Daley was drafted by the

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in the sixth round (212th overall) of the

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. He started nine games at left tackle his rookie season. In 2020, Daley started three games, two at right guard and one at left tackle. On December 22, 2020, he was placed on injured reserve. Daley started nine games in 2021 but played in 15.

Tennessee Titans

On August 29, 2022, Daley and a 2024 seventh-round pick were traded to the

in exchange for a 2024 fifth-round pick. Daley was made the starting left tackle following an injury to

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on the first offensive play of the Titan's Week 2 game against the Buffalo Bills. He started for the Titans at left tackle for the rest of the season. Despite being part of the offensive line that blocked for

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as he finished second in the league in rushing yards, Daley finished the season tied in the league for the most sacks allowed. At the end of the season,

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ranked the Titans' offensive line the worst in the league.

References

External links

South Carolina Gamecocks football bioOfficial Dennis Daley
1996 births Living people Players of American football from Columbia, South Carolina American football offensive linemen South Carolina Gamecocks football players Carolina Panthers players Tennessee Titans players {{offensive-lineman-1990s-stub