Jake Byrne
| Free agent | |||||||||||
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||||||
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| Date of birth: | January 24, 1990 | ||||||||||
| Place of birth: | Hammond, IN | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 258 lb (117 kg) | ||||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||||
| College: | Wisconsin | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2012 | ||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2013 | |||||||||||
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Jake Byrne (born January 24, 1990) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He played college football at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
NFL career
New Orleans Saints
After going undrafted during the 2012 NFL Draft, Byrne was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2012. He was released on August 27, 2012 during final cuts.
Houston Texans
On January 8, 2013, Byrne was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad. He was released on September 1, 2013.
San Diego Chargers
On September 2, 2013, Byrne was signed to the San Diego Chargers' practice squad.
Second stint with the Texans
On October 9, 2013, Byrne was signed of the Chargers' practice squad by the Texans. Byrne appeared in 7 games, before being released on December 14, 2013.[1]
Kansas City Chiefs
On December 18, 2013, Byrne was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad.
Second stint with the Chargers
On December 23, 2013, Byrne was signed off the Chiefs' practice squad by the Chargers.[2] The Chargers released Byrne on August 25, 2014.[3]