Bryan Witzmann

Bryan Witzmann (born June 16, 1990) is an American football offensive guard for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Dakota State University.

Bryan Witzmann
Witzmann with the Chiefs in 2017.
No. 68 – Kansas City Chiefs
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1990-06-16) June 16, 1990
Houlton, Wisconsin
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school:Somerset
(Somerset, Wisconsin)
College:South Dakota State
Undrafted:2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics as of Week 10, 2019
Games played:39
Games started:20
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career

Houston Texans

Witzmann signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 16, 2014.[1] He was placed on injured reserve on August 2, 2014.[2]

On September 1, 2015, Witzmann was waived by the Texans.[3]

New Orleans Saints

On September 16, 2015, Witzmann was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad.[2] He was released by the Saints on November 11, 2015 but was re-signed on December 24.[2] He signed a futures contract with the Saints on January 5, 2016.[2] He was waived on May 17, 2016.[4]

Dallas Cowboys

On June 8, 2016, Witzmann signed with the Dallas Cowboys.[2] He was released by the Cowboys on September 3, 2016.[5]

Kansas City Chiefs

Witzmann was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs on September 4, 2016.[6] On July 27, 2017, he signed a one-year contract extension with the Chiefs through 2018.[7]

In 2017, Witzmann played in all 16 games, starting 13 at left guard for the Chiefs.

On September 3, 2018, Witzmann was released by the Chiefs after losing the starting left guard job to Cameron Erving.[8]

Minnesota Vikings

On September 10, 2018, Witzmann was signed by the Minnesota Vikings.[9] He was released on October 5, 2018.[10]

Chicago Bears

On October 8, 2018, Witzmann was signed by the Chicago Bears.[11] In November, with right guard Kyle Long on injured reserve, Witzmann began splitting time at the spot with Eric Kush.[12] He was named the starting right guard in Week 10, and started 7 games there until Long returned from injury in Week 17.

Cleveland Browns
Witzmann (left) in a 2019 preseason game against the Washington Redskins.

On March 22, 2019, Witzmann signed with the Cleveland Browns.[13] The Browns released Witzmann on August 31, 2019.[14]

Miami Dolphins

On September 14, 2019, Witzmann was signed by the Miami Dolphins, but was released five days later.[15]

Carolina Panthers

On September 23, 2019, Witzmann was signed by the Carolina Panthers.[16] On November 12, 2019, Witzmann was waived by the Panthers.

Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)

On October 28, 2020, Witzmann was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.[17] He was elevated to the active roster on November 7 and November 21 for the team's weeks 9 and 11 games against the Carolina Panthers and Las Vegas Raiders, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[18][19]

References
  1. "Transactions: Free Agent Signings". HoustonTexans.com. May 16, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  2. "Bryan Witzmann Transactions". FoxSports.com.
  3. "Texans make several roster transactions". HoustonTexans.com. September 1, 2015. Archived from the original on December 31, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  4. "New Orleans Saints Announce Roster Moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. May 17, 2016. Archived from the original on October 4, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  5. Helman, David (September 3, 2016). "Three Former Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts; McFadden Moved To NFI". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on February 22, 2018. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  6. "Chiefs Announce Additional Roster Moves". Chiefs.com. September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on November 26, 2017. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  7. Thorman, Joel (July 27, 2017). "Chiefs sign OL Bryan Witzmann to contract extension". ArrowheadPride.com.
  8. "Chiefs claim former Browns OL Austin Reiter, release Bryan Witzmann". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. September 3, 2018.
  9. "Vikings Sign G Bryan Witzmann, Place Aviante Collins on IR". Vikings.com. September 10, 2018.
  10. "Vikings Activate LB Kentrell Brothers to 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. October 5, 2018.
  11. "Bears sign OL Bryan Witzmann to active roster". Bears Wire. USA Today. October 8, 2018.
  12. Mayer, Larry (November 4, 2018). "2-Minute Drill: Fuller leads takeaway parade". Chicago Bears. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
  13. "Browns sign OL Bryan Witzmann". ClevelandBrowns.com. March 22, 2019.
  14. "Browns cut roster to 53 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 31, 2019.
  15. "Dolphins Sign G/T Bryan Witzmann". MiamiDolphins.com. September 14, 2019.
  16. "Panthers sign offensive lineman with Brandon Greene going to IR". Panthers.com. September 23, 2019.
  17. "Chiefs sign OT Bryan Witzmann to practice squad". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. October 28, 2020.
  18. Goldman, Charles (November 7, 2020). "Chiefs elevate two players from practice squad on Saturday". USAToday.com. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  19. Williams, Charean (November 21, 2020). "Chiefs rule out Sammy Watkins, place Taco Charlton, Mitchell Schwartz on IR". NBCSports.com. Retrieved December 9, 2020.


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