Timothy Joseph “T. J.” Conley Jr. (born August 29, 1985) is an

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punter who currently is a

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. He was signed as an

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by the

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in 2009. He played

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Professional career

New York Jets

Conley was signed to a future contract on January 7, 2011. Conley competed with punter

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to determine the eventual replacement for former incumbent

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. Conley was named the starter heading into the 2011 season on August 30, 2011. Conley was waived on September 4, 2012.

Minnesota Vikings

Conley signed with the

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on January 9, 2013. He was released on April 29, 2013.

Cleveland Browns

Conley signed with the

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on May 14, 2013. He was waived on August 22, 2013.

Cincinnati Bengals

On April 16, 2014 Conley signed with the

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Personal life

Conley was born to Laurie and Timothy Conley. Conley married his fiancée Tassie Souhrada in 2010. The couple has a son, Brayden Patrick Conley, and a daughter, McKenzie Claire Conley. He now works as a coach at

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in Cheney, Washington.

References

External links

Idaho Vandals bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Conley, T. J. Living people 1985 births American football punters Idaho Vandals football players New York Jets players Minnesota Vikings players Cleveland Browns players Cincinnati Bengals players Players of American football from Tacoma, Washington