Johnathan Gregory Nalbone (born May 14, 1986) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the fifth round of the

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. He played

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. Nalbone was also a member of the

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and

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Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Nalbone was drafted by the

in the fifth round (161st overall) of the

. He was waived on October 31, 2009, but was re-signed to the team's

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on November 3. He spent the remainder of the 2009 season on the team's practice squad, and was re-signed to a future contract on January 7, 2010. Nalbone was waived by the Dolphins on September 21.

Minnesota Vikings

Nalbone was signed to the

' practice squad on September 28, 2010. He was released on October 13.

Denver Broncos

Nalbone was signed to the

practice squad on October 20. His practice squad contract expired at the conclusion of the season.

Philadelphia Eagles

Nalbone was signed to a future contract by the

on January 11, 2011. He was waived on August 3.

Cincinnati Bengals

He was claimed off waivers by the

on August 4, 2011. He was waived on September 3.

Denver Broncos (second stint)

The Denver Broncos signed him to their practice squad on September 20, 2011, only to be released on September 23.

Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks signed him to their practice squad on November 16, 2011, they waived him on June 16, 2012

Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys acquired him from the Seahawks waivers on June 19, 2012

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Nalbone, John 1986 births Living people Lawrence High School (New Jersey) alumni Players of American football from Trenton, New Jersey American football tight ends Monmouth Hawks football players Miami Dolphins players Minnesota Vikings players Denver Broncos players Philadelphia Eagles players Cincinnati Bengals players Seattle Seahawks players Dallas Cowboys players