Quinn Brian Sypniewski ip-New-ski(born April 14, 1982) 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 is a graduate of

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High School and played

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College career

Sypniewski played

. He appeared in 55 games a school career record. He graduated in May 2005 with dual degrees in journalism and history.

Professional career

He was signed to a three-year

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after being drafted by the Ravens in the fifth round (166th overall) in the

. In his

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season, Sypniewski saw action in all 16 games, primarily as a blocker. He finished the year with two catches for 15 yards. Due to injuries to

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and

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, Sypniewski saw more action early in the 2007 season, with six receptions against the

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on September 30, and more against San Francisco on October 7. He finished the season with 34 receptions for 246 yards and one touchdown. On April 19, 2008, Sypniewski tore his ACL and suffered minor damage to other ligaments during an offseason workout. The injury occurred when he bumped into teammate

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, causing him to plant his leg awkwardly on the floor. He was placed on season-ending

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on July 18. Sypniewski was waived on February 17, 2010 after failing to pass a physical.

Personal life

Sypniewski is married the former Mia Whiting in July 2006. The couple has a daughter, Keira, and a son, Kolt. Sypniewski’s father, George Sypniewski died on January 29, 2019, after a two and a half month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, with his family by his sideBaltimore Ravens bio
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References

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