Quinn Sypniewski
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Quinn Brian Sypniewski [sip-New-ski] (born April 14, 1982 in Granger, Iowa
) is an American football
tight end
who is currently a free agent
. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens
in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft
. He is a graduate of Johnston, Iowa
High School and played college football
at Colorado
.
at Colorado
. He appeared in 55 games a school career record. He graduated in May 2005 with dual degrees in journalism and history.
after being drafted by the Ravens in the fifth round (166th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft
. In his rookie
season, Sypniewski saw action in all 16 games, primarily as a blocker. He finished the year with two catches for 15 yards.
Due to injuries to Todd Heap
and Daniel Wilcox
, Sypniewski saw more action early in the 2007 season, with six receptions against the Cleveland Browns
on September 30, and more against San Francisco on October 7. He finished the season with 34 receptions for 246 yards and one touchdown.
On April 19, 2008, Sypniewski tore his ACL
and suffered minor damage to other ligaments during an offseason workout. The injury occurred when he bumped into teammate Antwan Barnes
, causing him to plant his leg awkwardly on the floor. He was placed on season-ending injured reserve
on July 18.
Sypniewski was waived on February 17, 2010 after failing to pass a physical.
Granger, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 583 people, 245 households, and 150 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,136.6 people per square mile . There were 265 housing units at an average density of 516.6 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 98.63% White, 0.17%...
) is an American football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
tight end
Tight end
The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
who is currently a free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft
2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
. He is a graduate of Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 17,278 in the city, with a population density of . There were 6,618 housing units, of which 6,369 were occupied....
High School and played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Colorado
Colorado Buffaloes football
The Colorado Buffaloes football program represents the University of Colorado at Boulder in college football at the NCAA Division I FBS level. The team is currently a member of the Pacific-12 Conference, having previously been a charter member of the Big 12 Conference. Before joining the Big 12,...
.
College career
Sypniewski played college footballCollege football
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at Colorado
Colorado Buffaloes football
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. He appeared in 55 games a school career record. He graduated in May 2005 with dual degrees in journalism and history.
Baltimore Ravens
He is signed to a three-year contractContract
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after being drafted by the Ravens in the fifth round (166th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft
2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
. In his rookie
Rookie
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season, Sypniewski saw action in all 16 games, primarily as a blocker. He finished the year with two catches for 15 yards.
Due to injuries to Todd Heap
Todd Heap
Todd Benjamin Heap is an American football tight end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona State-Early years:At Mountain View High School, in Mesa, Arizona,...
and Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He has played for the Baltimore Ravens, the New York Jets and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has played in the National Football League since 2001...
, Sypniewski saw more action early in the 2007 season, with six receptions against the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
on September 30, and more against San Francisco on October 7. He finished the season with 34 receptions for 246 yards and one touchdown.
On April 19, 2008, Sypniewski tore his ACL
Anterior cruciate ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament is a cruciate ligament which is one of the four major ligaments of the human knee. In the quadruped stifle , based on its anatomical position, it is referred to as the cranial cruciate ligament.The ACL originates from deep within the notch of the distal femur...
and suffered minor damage to other ligaments during an offseason workout. The injury occurred when he bumped into teammate Antwan Barnes
Antwan Barnes
Antwan Barnes is an American football outside linebacker for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
, causing him to plant his leg awkwardly on the floor. He was placed on season-ending injured reserve
Injured reserve
The injured reserve list is a list of reserved players who are injured and unable to play for a period of time, used most prominently in the National Hockey League and National Football League . It is used because these leagues have a maximum number of players on the team roster, so placing a...
on July 18.
Sypniewski was waived on February 17, 2010 after failing to pass a physical.