Andrew Taylor Boggs (born February 20, 1987) is an

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who is a free agent. He was a walk on at Humboldt State in

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. He was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2011.

College career

Boggs walked on to Humboldt State University's football team and was unsuccessful in making the roster. After a year Boggs gave it another try and went on to be a 3 time team captain and all conference/all American player.

Professional career

New York Jets

After going unselected in

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, Boggs signed with the

as an

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. He was placed on injured reserve in August 2011 before being cut in April 2012.

Chicago Bears

Boggs appeared in one game for the Bears in 2013 despite dressing all 16 games. Although Boggs was set to be an exclusive rights free agent after 2013, he was resigned to a one-year deal on February 24, 2014. After playing in 4 of the first 5 games he received an injury settlement from the Bears and was released on October 16, 2014.

Arizona Cardinals

On January 5, 2016, Boggs signed a reserve/future contract with the Arizona Cardinals. He was placed on injured reserve on December 27, 2016 with a shoulder injury.

Chicago Bears (second stint)

On May 1, 2017, Boggs re-signed with the Bears. He was released on September 2, 2017.

References

External links

Chicago Bears bio

New York Jets bio

NFL Draft Scout bio
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