Brandon Hartson (born October 3, 1989) was an American football long snapper in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Houston.

Brandon Hartson
Personal information
Born: (1989-10-03) October 3, 1989 (age 35)
Houston, Texas
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Fairfield HS
College:Houston
Position:Long snapper
Undrafted:2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
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Professional career

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Chicago Bears

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Hartson was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent on August 10, 2013 and released by the team on August 30.[1][2] He re-signed with the Bears on December 30, 2013, and was released on August 31, 2014.[3][4]

Kansas City Chiefs

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Hartson signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on January 20, 2015.[5] He was released by the Chiefs on April 16, 2015.[6]

Pittsburgh Steelers

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Hartson was acquired from waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers on April 17, 2015 and released by the team on May 9.[7][8]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Hartson signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 27, 2015.[9] He was released by the Buccaneers on August 30, 2015.[10]

Dallas Cowboys

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On March 31, 2016 Hartson signed with the Dallas Cowboys.[11] He was released by the team on May 16, 2016.[12]

References

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  1. ^ Mayer, Larry (August 10, 2013). "Bears sign rookie long-snapper Brandon Hartson". ChicagoBears.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014.
  2. ^ Mayer, Larry (August 30, 2013). "Bears cut 17 players, still have five to go". ChicagoBears.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  3. ^ Mayer, Larry (December 30, 2014). "Bears players defend Mel Tucker". ChicagoBears.com. Archived from the original on April 29, 2018.
  4. ^ Mayer, Larry (August 31, 2014). "Bears waive long-snapper Hartson". ChicagoBears.com. Archived from the original on April 29, 2018.
  5. ^ "Chiefs Sign 19 To Reserve/Futures Contracts". Chiefs.com. January 20, 2015. Archived from the original on September 16, 2016. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  6. ^ Paylor, Terez (April 16, 2015). "Chiefs release long snapper Brandon Hartson". The Kansas City Star.
  7. ^ Labriola, Bob (April 24, 2015). "Labriola on non-events of the past week". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on April 29, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  8. ^ Bryan, Dave (May 11, 2015). "Steelers Release LS Brandon Hartson, WR Brelan Chancellor". SteelersDepot.com.
  9. ^ Smith, Scott (August 27, 2015). "Buccaneers, Connor Barth Reunite". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on August 27, 2015. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
  10. ^ Kania, Joe (August 30, 2015). "Buccaneers Waive 10 Players". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on June 14, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  11. ^ "Cowboys sign two special teamers". SportsDay.DallasNews.com. March 31, 2016.
  12. ^ Helman, David (May 17, 2016). "Cowboys Sign Workout Invite TE Austin Traylor To 90-Man Roster". DallasCowboys.com.