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
No. 66, 61
Position:Center
Personal information
Born: (1988-11-20) November 20, 1988 (age 35)
Elkhorn, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:Elkhorn (WI) Area
College:Northern Illinois
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

College career

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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.[2]

Professional career

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Arizona Cardinals

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On April 30, 2012, he signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent.[3] On August 31, 2012, he was released.[4]

New York Giants

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On September 7, 2012, he was signed with the New York Giants to join the practice squad.[5] On September 17, 2012, he was released from the practice squad.[6]

Cincinnati Bengals

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On November 6, 2012, he signed with the Cincinnati Bengals to join the practice squad.[7]

Second Stint with the Arizona Cardinals

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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.[8] On August 19, 2013, he was released by the Cardinals.[9]

New York Jets

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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.[10] He was released three days later.[11]

Second Stint with the Cincinnati Bengals

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

References

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  1. ^ "Scott Wedige". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "Northern Illinois profile". niuhuskies.com.
  3. ^ "Cardinals add 17 undrafted free agents". azcentral.com. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
  4. ^ "Cardinals announce final cuts". foxnews.com. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  5. ^ "Giants add two players to practice squad". nydailynews.com. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
  6. ^ "Giants Sign Matt McCants To Practice Squad". newyork.sbnation.com. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
  7. ^ "NFL transactions for November 6, 2012". profootballweekly.com. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
  8. ^ "Cardinals' Sendlein placed on IR; Scott Wedige signed". arizonasports.com. Archived from the original on November 29, 2012. Retrieved November 27, 2012.
  9. ^ Urban, Darren (August 19, 2013). "Cards cut three". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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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