Tyler Gauthier (born June 29, 1997) is an

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center who is a free agent. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes and signed with the

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as an

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in 2019.

College career

Gauthier played

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for the Miami Hurricanes. During his time with the Hurricanes, he started 29 consecutive games and was named All-ACC Honorable Mention in 2017.

Professional career

New England Patriots

Gauthier went undrafted in the

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, and signed with the

. After being waived as part of final roster cuts, and later signed to the Patriots practice squad on October 15, 2019. Gauthier was also drafted by the

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of the

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on the same day.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On December 10, 2019, Gauthier was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars off the Patriots practice squad. He was waived on August 8, 2020.

New England Patriots (second stint)

Gauthier re-signed with the Patriots on August 12, 2020. He was waived on September 5, 2020.

Miami Dolphins

On September 16, 2020, Gauthier was signed to the

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' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Dolphins on January 5, 2021. He was waived on July 16, 2021.

Buffalo Bills

Gauthier signed with the

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on July 30, 2021, but was waived on August 24, 2021.

Washington Football Team

Gauthier signed with the practice squad of the Washington Football Team on November 24, 2021, but was released two days later.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Gauthier, Tyler 1997 births Living people American football centers Miami Hurricanes football players New England Patriots players People from Venice, Florida Players of American football from Florida Jacksonville Jaguars players Miami Dolphins players Buffalo Bills players Washington Football Team players