Jake Byrne (born January 24, 1990) is a former

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. He played college football at

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NFL career

New Orleans Saints

After going undrafted during the

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, Byrne was signed by the

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as an

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on April 29, 2012. He was released on August 27, 2012 during final cuts.

Houston Texans

On January 8, 2013, Byrne was signed to the

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. He was released by the Texans on September 1, 2013.

San Diego Chargers

On September 2, 2013, Byrne was signed to the

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' practice squad.

Second stint with the Texans

On October 9, 2013, Byrne was signed of the Chargers' practice squad by the Texans. Byrne appeared in 7 games, before being released on December 14, 2013.

Kansas City Chiefs

On December 18, 2013, Byrne was signed to the

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' practice squad.

Second stint with the Chargers

On December 23, 2013, Byrne was signed off the Chiefs' practice squad by the Chargers. The Chargers released Byrne on August 25, 2014.

References

External links

Houston Texans bio

Jake Byrne transactions

San Diego Chargers bio

Wisconsin Badgers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Byrne, Jake 1990 births Living people American football tight ends Wisconsin Badgers football players Houston Texans players San Diego Chargers players Players of American football from Arkansas Sportspeople from Rogers, Arkansas Rogers High School (Arkansas) alumni