Mike McGlynn
| New Orleans Saints | |||||
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| Position: | Guard | ||||
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| Born: | March 8, 1985 Austintown, Ohio | ||||
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| College: | Pittsburgh | ||||
| NFL draft: | 2008 / Round: 4 / Pick: 109 | ||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2014 | |||||
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Michael Ryan "Mike" McGlynn (born March 8, 1985) is an American football guard who currently plays for the New Orleans Saints. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Pittsburgh.
McGlynn has also played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Redskins and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Early years
McGlynn played high school football at Austintown-Fitch High School in Austintown, Ohio.
College career
McGlynn started from 2004–2007 at right offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
McGlynn was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round (109th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year contract with the team on June 4, 2008.[1]
During the 2008 season, McGlynn was the backup left guard to Todd Herremans, and later Nick Cole. He was placed on injured reserve on January 7, 2009 due to a torn hamstring suffered in a Wild Card Playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings.[2]
McGlynn was inactive for every game of the 2009 season. After Jamaal Jackson suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in week 16 against the Denver Broncos, McGlynn was the backup center behind Nick Cole for the rest of the season.[3]
McGlynn became the starting center for the Eagles after Jackson suffered a torn triceps tendon before the start of the 2010 NFL season.[4] He caught the first pass of his NFL career off a deflection on September 12, 2010. It came from Kevin Kolb and went for one yard.
McGlynn was released on September 3, 2011, during final roster cuts.
Cincinnati Bengals
On September 4, McGlynn was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals. He played in seven games in 2011, starting four.
Indianapolis Colts
McGlynn was signed by the Indianapolis Colts on March 15, 2012.
Washington Redskins
McGlynn was signed by the Washington Redskins on March 28, 2014.[5] The Redskins released McGlynn on August 26, 2014.[6]
Kansas City Chiefs
McGlynn signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on August 27, 2014.[7] He started 13 games for the Chiefs in 2014.
New Orleans Saints
McGlynn signed with New Orleans on May 20, 2015. New Orleans had earlier traded starting guard Ben Grubbs to the Chiefs where he was expected to take McGlynn's spot on the line.[8]
References
- ^ "Samuel, Jackson pull hamstrings in practice". ESPN.com. June 4, 2008. Retrieved 2010-12-18.
- ^ Patton, Steve (January 8, 2009). "Andrews back on practice field, but not ready to play". Reading Eagle. Retrieved 2010-12-18.
- ^ Grotz, Bob (December 29, 2009). "Jackson lost for season with knee injury". The Times Herald. Retrieved 2010-12-18.
- ^ "Kolb, Bradley don't pass tests; Vick to take first-team reps". Philadelphia Daily News. September 15, 2010. Retrieved 2010-12-18.
- ^ Keim, John. "Redskins sign Mike McGlynn". ESPN.com. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ^ Redskins Trim Roster To Required 75 Players
- ^ Chiefs Sign Guard Mike McGlynn; Gottschalk Waived
- ^ Nick Underhill, "Saints release WR Andy Tanner; sign OL Mike McGlynn", The Advocate, May 20, 2015.
External links
- 1985 births
- Living people
- People from Mahoning County, Ohio
- Players of American football from Ohio
- American football offensive tackles
- American football offensive guards
- American football centers
- Pittsburgh Panthers football players
- Philadelphia Eagles players
- Cincinnati Bengals players
- Indianapolis Colts players
- Washington Redskins players
- Kansas City Chiefs players
- New Orleans Saints players