Jeff Overbaugh (born November 24, 1993) is a former

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. He played

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Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

Overbaugh signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on June 10, 2016. He was waived by the Rams on August 30, 2016.

Denver Broncos

On January 2, 2017, Overbaugh signed a future contract with the

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. He was waived by the Broncos on May 4, 2017.

Chicago Bears

On August 28, 2017, Overbaugh signed with the

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following an injury to

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. He was waived by the Bears on September 3, 2017 after the team claimed Andrew DePaola off waivers.

Minnesota Vikings

On December 26, 2017, Overbaugh signed with the

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following an injury to Kevin McDermott.

Atlanta Falcons

On September 2, 2018, Overbaugh was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 6, 2018 due to an injury to Josh Harris. He was waived on September 10, 2018.

Atlanta Legends

On December 27, 2018, Overbaugh signed with the

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. The league ceased operations in April 2019.

In popular culture

The Conners

In the episode "Smoking Penguins and Santa on Santa Action", the kids buy Dan Conner a Chicago Bears game-worn jersey for his birthday. When Dan sees the name Overbaugh he asks who he is. Darlene explains that he was the long snapper that played for the Bears for a week in 2017 and that she thinks that Overbaugh was the only other bidder for the jersey. Dan is excited to have the jersey.

References

External links

San Diego State Aztecs bioMinnesota Vikings bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Overbaugh, Jeff 1993 births Living people American football long snappers Atlanta Falcons players Atlanta Legends players Chicago Bears players Denver Broncos players Los Angeles Rams players Minnesota Vikings players Players of American football from Anchorage, Alaska Players of American football from New Mexico San Diego State Aztecs football players Sportspeople from Santa Fe, New Mexico