Andrew Vollert

Andrew Joseph Vollert (born March 15, 1995) is an American football tight end for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Weber State in Ogden, Utah.[1]

Andrew Vollert
No. 81 – Carolina Panthers
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1995-03-15) March 15, 1995
San Mateo, California
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Ignatius (San Francisco, California)
College:Weber State
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

College career

Vollert played one season at San Jose State, followed by year at San Francisco City College, before transferring to Weber State. He was an FCS All-American in 2016 and 2017 for the Wildcats, totaling 123 receptions for 1,613 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Vollert signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018.[2] He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[3][4] He was released on October 31, 2018.[5]

Cincinnati Bengals

On November 5, 2018, Vollert was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.[6] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bengals on December 31, 2018.[7] The Bengals waived Vollert on May 22, 2019.[8]

Los Angeles Chargers

Vollert was claimed off waivers on May 23, 2019 by the Los Angeles Chargers.[9] He suffered a torn ACL in the preseason and was placed on injured reserve on August 12, 2019.[10] He was waived on August 1, 2020.[11]

Carolina Panthers

On August 16, 2020, Vollert signed with the Carolina Panthers.[12]

References
  1. NFL Combine Profile
  2. Urban, Darren (April 30, 2018). "Cardinals Bring In 24 Undrafted Rookies". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on May 2, 2018. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
  3. Urban, Darren (September 1, 2018). "Cardinals Make Cuts To Reach 53-Man Roster". AZCardinals.com.
  4. Urban, Darren (September 2, 2018). "Cardinals Undergo Roster Changes, Build Practice Squad". AZCardinals.com.
  5. "Arizona Cardinals sign Gabe Holmes, Vincent Valentine to practice squad". ArizonaSports.com. October 31, 2018.
  6. "Andrew Vollert: Joins Bengals' practice squad". CBSSports.com. November 5, 2018.
  7. "Bengals Sign Five To Reserve/Future Contracts". Bengals.com. December 31, 2018.
  8. "Bengals Sign OT Justin Evans, Waive TE Andrew Vollert".
  9. Bouda, Nate (May 23, 2019). "Chargers Claim TE Andrew Vollert Off Waivers From Bengals".
  10. Williams, Charean (August 11, 2019). "Andrew Vollert will miss season with torn ACL". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  11. "Los Angeles Chargers Announce Roster Moves". Chargers.com. August 1, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
  12. Simmons, Myles (August 16, 2020). "Panthers sign Tommylee Lewis, Marken Michel, Andrew Vollert". Panthers.com.
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