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Kyle Nelson (gridiron football)

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Kyle Nelson (born October 3, 1986) is an American–Canadian professional football long snapper for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at New Mexico State University. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2011.

Kyle Nelson
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Nelson with the BC Lions in 2024
No. 47 – BC Lions
Position:Long snapper
Personal information
Born: (1986-10-03) October 3, 1986 (age 38)
Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:China Spring
(China Spring, Texas)
College:New Mexico State
Undrafted:2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:National
Career NFL statistics
Games played:107
Total tackles:17
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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He attended China Spring High School for his senior year where he started at tight end and was the team's long snapper on special teams.

College career

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He played College football at New Mexico State as the backup Tight end, Fullback and Long snapper.

Professional career

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New Orleans Saints

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On July 27, 2011, he signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.[1] On September 3, 2011, he was released.[2] On September 4, he was signed to the practice squad.[3] On September 5, he was released from the practice squad.[4]

Kansas City Chiefs

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On September 7, 2011, he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs to join the practice squad.[5]

San Francisco 49ers (first stint)

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On January 11, 2012, he was signed to a future contract.[6] On September 1, 2012, he was released.[7]

Philadelphia Eagles

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On September 25, 2012, he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles to join the practice squad.[8][9] On October 2, 2012, he was released from the practice squad.[10]

San Diego Chargers

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On November 20, 2012, he was signed after the team placed Long snapper Mike Windt on the season-ending Injured Reserve due to a wrist injury.[11] During the 2012 season with the Chargers he appeared in six games.[12] He was released from the Chargers in May 2013.[13]

San Francisco 49ers (second stint)

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On May 22, 2013, it was announced Nelson was signed to 49ers for a second stint to compete with Brian Jennings for the Long snapper position.[14] He was later released on July 10, 2013.[15]

Seattle Seahawks

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On July 11, 2013, Nelson was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks after releasing Wide receiver Charly Martin.[16] On August 26, 2013, he was cut by the Seahawks.[17]

Washington Redskins

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Nelson with the Washington Redskins in 2013

The Washington Redskins signed Nelson on October 15, 2013, to replace Nick Sundberg, who was put on injured reserve.[18] The Redskins waived him on July 21, 2014.[19]

San Francisco 49ers (third stint)

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On July 25, 2014, Nelson re-signed with the 49ers on a one-year deal.[20] The 49ers signed him to a four-year contract extension on March 6, 2015.[21] On December 4, 2018, Nelson was suspended 10 games for using performance-enhancing substances.[22] He missed the final four games of the season and the suspension carried over to the 2019 season.

On March 12, 2019, Nelson signed a four-year contract extension with the 49ers.[23] After missing the first six games of the 2019 season, he was reinstated from suspension on October 21, 2019, and was activated on October 26. The 49ers reached Super Bowl LIV, but they lost 31–20 to the Kansas City Chiefs.

On September 30, 2020, Nelson was released from the 49ers.[24]

Arizona Cardinals

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On November 10, 2021, Nelson was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.[25] He was released on November 30.

Indianapolis Colts

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On December 31, 2021, Nelson was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[26] He played in one game for the Colts during the 2021 season.[27] He was released on January 3, 2022.

Los Angeles Rams

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On October 14, 2022, Nelson signed with the practice squad of the Los Angeles Rams.[28] He was terminated from his practice squad contract three days later.[29]

BC Lions

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On May 2, 2024, it was announced that Nelson had signed with the BC Lions.[30]

Personal life

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His grandfather Roger Nelson was selected in the 14th round, 164 overall in the 1954 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins but played 13 years in the Canadian Football League for the Edmonton Eskimos. His father, Mark Nelson, also played seven years in the Canadian Football League, and is currently the special team coordinator of the Toronto Argonauts.[31]

References

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  1. ^ "Saints Agree to Terms with 20 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents". neworleanssaints.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
  2. ^ "Saints Announce Roster Moves". neworleanssaints.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
  3. ^ "Saints Announce Practice Squad". neworleanssaints.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
  4. ^ "Saints sign TE Gilmore; Waive LB Humber & Make Practice Squad Moves". neworleanssaints.com. Archived from the original on December 24, 2013. Retrieved September 5, 2011.
  5. ^ "Chiefs Add TE Kyle Nelson To Practice Squad". kcchiefs.com. Archived from the original on December 24, 2013. Retrieved September 7, 2011.
  6. ^ "Niners sign longsnapper to future deal". sacbee.com. Archived from the original on January 14, 2012. Retrieved January 11, 2012.
  7. ^ "49ers Release 21 Players; Trade S Jones". 49ers.com. Archived from the original on September 4, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
  8. ^ "Eagles add Nelson as insurance for Dorenbos". csnphilly.com. Archived from the original on January 20, 2013. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
  9. ^ "Eagles snap up long-snapper Kyle Nelson after Jon Dorenbos' injury". cbssports.com. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
  10. ^ "Eagles Cut LB Brian Rolle". philadelphia.cbslocal.com. October 2, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
  11. ^ "Windt placed on Injured-Reserve; Chargers sign long snapper Kyle Nelson". chargers.com. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
  12. ^ "Kyle Nelson, LS for the Washington Redskins at NFL.com". redskins.com. Retrieved November 24, 2013.
  13. ^ "Seattle releases WR Martin, claims Nelson". washingtonpost.com. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
  14. ^ "49ers bring back long snapper Kyle Nelson". CSNBayArea.com. May 22, 2013. Archived from the original on July 16, 2013. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
  15. ^ "The #49ers have waived TE/LS Kyle Nelson". Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  16. ^ "Seahawks Make Roster Moves". Archived from the original on December 24, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
  17. ^ Farnsworth, Clare (August 26, 2013). "Monday in Hawkville: Enough with the penalties, says Pete Carroll". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on December 24, 2013. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  18. ^ Jones, Mike (October 15, 2013). "Redskins sign three to boost secondary and special teams, cut Pugh". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved October 15, 2013.
  19. ^ Jones, Mike (July 21, 2014). "Redskins waive long snapper Kyle Nelson, sign TE Mike Caussin". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
  20. ^ "49ers add TE/LS Nelson to fill Boone's roster spot". CSNBayArea.com. July 25, 2014. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
  21. ^ "Report: 49ers reach new deals with Nelson, Celek". CSNbayarea.com. Archived from the original on March 9, 2015. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
  22. ^ "NFL Suspends 49ers LS Kyle Nelson 10 Games". 49ers.com. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
  23. ^ Gantt, Darin (March 12, 2019). "49ers give long snapper Kyle Nelson a four-year extension". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  24. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. Archived from the original on October 3, 2020. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  25. ^ Urban, Darren (November 10, 2021). "Demetrius Harris Activated From Covid List". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on November 12, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  26. ^ "Colts Place LS Luke Rhodes On Reserve/COVID-19 List, Sign LS Kyle Nelson To Practice Squad, Release DT Da'Shawn Hand From Practice Squad". Colts.com. December 31, 2021.
  27. ^ "Kyle Nelson". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  28. ^ @RamsNFL (October 14, 2022). "LA Rams Transactions: • Signed to Practice Squad LS Kyle Nelson" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  29. ^ @RamsNFL (October 17, 2022). "LA Rams Transactions: • Terminated (by Club) from Practice Squad LS Kyle Nelson" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  30. ^ "Lions add NFL veteran long snapper Kyle Nelson". BC Lions. May 2, 2024.
  31. ^ "New Mexico State Aggies profile". nmstatesports.com.
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