Rob Myers (born April 9, 1986) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2009. He played

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. Myers has also been a member of the

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and

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Early years

Myers was born in

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and attended Bellaire High School in

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. He lettered in

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as a wide receiver three times, and

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twice.

College career

Myers played

. He was

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his first year and played in eight games his freshman year on

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. Myers had a groin injury during the preseason of his sophomore year, but managed to come back to make 10

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for 125 yards. He was named the John Mackey tight end of the Week on November 21, 2007 after catching four passes for 117 yards and two

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s. He also had a career-long 37-yard pass reception. In his junior year, he played in all 12 games with four starts, and had 21 receptions for 320 yards, which ranked second on the team in both yards and receptions. He also led all tight ends nationally with a 15.2 yards per catch average. Myers was named to the All-

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team in the preseason of his senior year, but suffered a turf toe injury that required surgery that caused him to miss the entire year. In his career, he made 31 catches for 445 yards and three touchdowns.

Professional career

New York Jets

After not being selected in the

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, Myers signed with the

as an

. He was waived on May 29.

Philadelphia Eagles

Due to injuries to backups

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and

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, Myers was signed by the

on August 8, 2009. He was waived on September 5, 2009. He was re-signed to the team's

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on September 6. He was released from the practice squad on September 24.

New England Patriots

Myers was signed to the

of the

on November 3, 2009. After spending the entire season on the practice squad, he was re-signed to a future contract on January 12, 2010. He was waived on September 3.

Buffalo Bills

Myers was signed to the

' practice squad on September 13, 2010. He was released on October 1.

Indianapolis Colts

Myers was signed to the

' practice squad on October 27, 2010. He was re-signed to the team's active roster following the season, but was placed on

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after suffering an injury during training camp. He was waived with an injury settlement on August 24, 2011.

Washington Redskins

The

signed Myers to the team's practice squad on November 17, 2011, and he was released on December 18. He was re-signed to the practice squad the following day on December 19 and promoted to the active roster on December 20. Myers had his NFL debut in Week 17 against the

. The Redskins waived Myers on May 14, 2012.

References

External links

New England Patriots bio
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