Michael Liedtke

American football player (born 1992)

American football player
Michael Liedtke
Personal information
Born: (1992-01-15) January 15, 1992 (age 32)
Woodstock, Illinois
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:Woodstock (IL)
College:Illinois State
Position:Offensive guard
Undrafted:2015
Career history
  • Miami Dolphins (2015)*
  • Kansas City Chiefs (2015)*
  • New York Jets (2016)*
  • Cleveland Browns (2016)*
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2016–2019)
  • Washington Football Team (2020)
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2021
Games played:10
Games started:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Michael Liedtke (born January 15, 1992) is an American football offensive guard who is a free agent. He played college football at Illinois State and signed as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins in 2015. He has also been a member of several other NFL teams.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Liedtke signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2015.[1] He was waived on September 5, 2015 and was later signed to the practice squad on September 28, 2015.[2] He was released on October 6, 2015.[3]

Kansas City Chiefs

On October 13, 2015, Liedtke was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad.[4] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on January 18, 2016.[3] He was waived on May 9, 2016.[5]

New York Jets

On June 3, 2016, Liedtke was signed by the New York Jets.[3] He was waived on September 3, 2016.[6]

Cleveland Browns

On October 5, 2016, Liedtke was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad.[7] He was released on October 26, 2016.[8]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On November 22, 2016, Liedtke was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Buccaneers on January 2, 2017.[10]

On September 2, 2017, Liedtke was waived by the Buccaneers and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[11][12] He was promoted to the active roster on December 2, 2017.[13] He was waived/injured on August 7, and was placed on injured reserve after clearing waivers on August 8.[14] Liedtke did not receive an exclusive-rights free agent tender from the Buccaneers after the 2019 season and became a free agent.

Washington Football Team

Liedtke signed a one-year contract with the Washington Football Team on May 9, 2020.[15] He was placed on injured reserve on September 5, 2020,[16] before being waived on November 17, 2020.[17]

References

  1. ^ "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Sign 14 Undrafted Free Agents". MiamiDolphins.com. May 8, 2015. Archived from the original on February 2, 2016. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
  2. ^ Poupart, Alain (September 5, 2015). "Dolphins Bring Roster Down To 53 Players". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c "Michael Liedtke Transactions". FoxSports.com.
  4. ^ Thorman, Joel (October 13, 2015). "Kansas City Chiefs sign an offensive lineman to the practice squad". ArrowheadPride.com. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
  5. ^ Thorman, Joel (May 9, 2016). "Chiefs claim former 49ers G Jordan Devey after cutting OL Michael Liedtke". ArrowheadPride.com. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
  6. ^ Lange, Randy (September 3, 2016). "Jets Release 18 Players Ahead of Deadline". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
  7. ^ "Browns elevate OL Anthony Fabiano to active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 5, 2016. Archived from the original on March 10, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
  8. ^ "Browns sign 3 to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 26, 2016. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
  9. ^ Smith, Scott (November 22, 2016). "Josh Allen, Javien Elliott Promoted". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
  10. ^ Smith, Scott (January 2, 2017). "Bucs Re-Sign Six from Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.
  11. ^ Smith, Scott (September 2, 2017). "Wide Variety of Moves Gets Bucs to 53". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2017.
  12. ^ Smith, Scott (September 3, 2017). "Bucs Stay Home for Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on October 26, 2017.
  13. ^ Smith, Scott (December 2, 2017). "Bucs Promote OL Mike Liedtke". Buccaneers.com.
  14. ^ Alper, Josh (August 7, 2019). "Bucs lose some OL depth with Mike Liedtke out for season". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  15. ^ "Redskins Sign G Mike Liedtke". Redskins.com. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  16. ^ "Washington Football Team Reduces Roster To 53 Players". WashingtonFootball.com. September 5, 2020.
  17. ^ "Michael Liedtke: Waived off injured reserve". CBSSports.com. November 17, 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2020.

External links

  • Illinois State Redbirds bio