Scott Wedige

Scott Wedige (born November 20, 1988) is a former American football Center. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played College football at Northern Illinois.

Scott Wedige
Personal information
Born: (1988-11-20) November 20, 1988
Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:Elkhorn (WI) Area
College:Northern Illinois
Position:Center
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2012
Games played:2
Games started:0
Player stats at NFL.com

College career

He was a second team All-American selection and also was a co-winner of the NIU Offensive Lineman of the Year award after his senior season.[1]

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

On April 30, 2012, he signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent.[2] On August 31, 2012, he was released.[3]

New York Giants

On September 7, 2012, he was signed with the New York Giants to join the practice squad.[4] On September 17, 2012, he was released from the practice squad.[5]

Cincinnati Bengals

On November 6, 2012, he signed with the Cincinnati Bengals to join the practice squad.[6]

Second Stint with the Arizona Cardinals

On November 26, 2012, he was signed from the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad to join the Arizona Cardinals active roster after the team placed Center Lyle Sendlein on Injured Reserve to a torn MCL injury.[7] On August 19, 2013, he was released by the Cardinals.[8]

New York Jets

On August 20, 2013, he was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets to serve as backup behind veteran pro bowl center Nick Mangold.[9] He was released three days later.[10]

Second Stint with the Cincinnati Bengals

On December 3, 2013, he signed with the Cincinnati Bengals for the second time. He was waived on April 28, 2014.

References
  1. "Northern Illinois profile". niuhuskies.com.
  2. "Cardinals add 17 undrafted free agents". azcentral.com. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
  3. "Cardinals announce final cuts". foxnews.com. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  4. "Giants add two players to practice squad". nydailynews.com. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  5. "Giants Sign Matt McCants To Practice Squad". newyork.sbnation.com. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
  6. "NFL transactions for November 6, 2012". profootballweekly.com. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
  7. "Cardinals' Sendlein placed on IR; Scott Wedige signed". arizonasports.com. Archived from the original on November 29, 2012. Retrieved November 27, 2012.
  8. Urban, Darren (August 19, 2013). "Cards cut three". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
  9. Cimini, Rich (August 20, 2013). "Practice report: Mostly a good day for Geno". ESPN New York. Archived from the original on August 24, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
  10. Cimini, Rich (August 23, 2013). "Jets re-sign Jason Smith [Updated]". ESPN New York. Archived from the original on August 23, 2013. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
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