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Ryan Quigley

Ryan Andrew Quigley (born January 26, 1990) is a former American football punter. He was signed by the Chicago Bears after going undrafted in the 2012 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at Boston College.

Ryan Quigley
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Position:Punter
Personal information
Born: (1990-01-26) January 26, 1990 (age 34)
Little River, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:North Myrtle Beach
(Little River, South Carolina)
College:Boston College
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Punts:330
Punting yards:14,555
Average:44.1
Inside 20:113
Stats at Pro Football Reference

He was also a member of the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars, Arizona Cardinals, and Minnesota Vikings.

Early life

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Quigley attended North Myrtle Beach High School, where he played for the football team.[2] In his senior year, Quigley led the state of South Carolina in yards per punt with 46. He also played kicker, and made six of eight field goals, and kicked 93 percent of his kickoffs for touchbacks. He was later named first-team All-State by the Associated Press along with being named the South Carolina Special Teams Player of the Year.[3]

College career

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Quigley attended Boston College.[4] As a freshman in 2008, he finished with 59 punts for 2,334 net yards for a 39.6 average.[5] In 2009, Quigley broke the school record for the most punts in a season with 77, and he would later break the record a year later with 79.[6] Overall, in the 2009 season, he finished with 77 punts for 3,145 net yards for a 40.8 average.[7] As a junior in 2010, he finished with 79 punts for 3,282 net yards for a 41.5 average.[8] In his senior year, he was ranked fourth in the nation for punts inside the 20-yard line with 28.[1] Overall, in the 2011 season, he finished with 69 punts for 2,657 net yards for a 38.5 average.[9] He is the school's all-time leader in career punts with 283 punts for 11,418 yards.[10]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Bench press
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m) 		195 lb
(88 kg) 		5.23 s 1.81 s 3.03 s 27 in
(0.69 m)		 10 reps
All values from Boston College Pro Day[11]

Chicago Bears

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Quigley was signed by the Chicago Bears after the Draft.[1] He replaced Adam Podlesh at punter for the preseason after Podlesh sustained a hip flexor against the Washington Redskins in the second preseason game.[12] Against the New York Giants in the third preseason game, he had three of his seven punts land inside the 20-yard line, and the Giants were only able to muster six yards on four returns. However, Quigley also had a punt blocked to set up a Giants touchdown, though the Bears would go on to win 20–17.[13] He later made the 53-man roster.[14] However, Podlesh ended up punting in the season opener against the Indianapolis Colts.[15] Quigley was waived on September 10.[16]

New York Jets

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On April 11, 2013, Quigley signed with the New York Jets.[17] He was released on August 26, 2013.[18] He was re-signed on September 16, 2013, after the Jets released Robert Malone.[19]

On September 22, 2013, Quigley made his NFL debut against the Buffalo Bills. He finished the game with seven punts for 294 net yards for a 42.00 average.[20] Overall, in the 2013 season, he finished with 72 punts for 3,278 net yards for a 45.5 average.[21]

In the 2014 season, Quigley finished with 78 punts for 3,580 net yards for a 45.9 average.[22]

In Week 9 of the 2015 season, Quigley was named the AFC Special Team's Player of the Week against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Filling in as placekicker after Nick Folk suffered a season-ending injury in pregame warmups, he made all four extra points in addition to placing five punts inside the 20.[23] Overall, in the 2015 season, he finished with 75 punts for 3,287 net yards for a 43.8 average.[24]

Philadelphia Eagles

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Quigley signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on April 18, 2016. Quigley was released by the team on May 23, 2016.[25]

Jacksonville Jaguars

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On June 16, 2016, Quigley was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars. On August 29, 2016, he was waived by the Jaguars.[26]

Arizona Cardinals

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On September 28, 2016, Quigley was signed by the Arizona Cardinals.[27] On November 15, 2016, he was released by the Cardinals.[28] In his time with the Cardinals in the 2016 season, he had 34 punts for 1,416 net yards for a 41.6 average.[29]

Minnesota Vikings

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On April 3, 2017, Quigley signed with the Minnesota Vikings.[30] Overall, in the 2017 season, he finished with 71 punts for 2,994 net yards for a 42.2 average.[31]

On September 2, 2018, Quigley was released by the Minnesota Vikings prior to the start of the season after the team acquired Matt Wile.[32]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Led the league
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Punting
GP Punts Yds Net Yds Lng Avg Net Avg Blk Ins20 TB
2013 NYJ 14 72 3,278 2,837 67 45.5 39.4 0 21 3
2014 NYJ 16 78 3,580 3,150 69 45.9 39.9 1 23 9
2015 NYJ 15 75 3,287 2,775 68 43.8 36.5 1 27 4
2016 ARI 6 34 1,416 1,301 55 41.6 37.2 1 13 2
2017 MIN 16 71 2,994 2,781 56 42.2 39.2 0 29 0
Career 67 330 14,555 12,844 69 44.1 38.6 3 113 18

Playoffs

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Year Team Punting
GP Punts Yds Net Yds Lng Avg Net Avg Blk Ins20 TB
2017 MIN 2 7 272 221 53 38.9 31.6 0 2 0
Career 2 7 272 221 53 38.9 31.6 0 2 0

References

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  2. ^ Haggard, Mark (April 3, 2017). "Ryan Quigley out of North Myrtle Beach signs with Minnesota Vikings". WPDE. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  3. ^ "Scout.com: Ryan Quigley Profile". Scout.com. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
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  5. ^ "Ryan Quigley 2008 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  6. ^ "Ryan Quigley, Boston College Eagles think less is more". Boston Herald. Associated Press. August 12, 2011. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
  7. ^ "Ryan Quigley 2009 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  8. ^ "Ryan Quigley 2010 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  9. ^ "Ryan Quigley 2011 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  10. ^ Dickerson, Jeff (August 25, 2012). "Ryan Quigley impresses Chicago Bears". ESPN. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
  11. ^ "Ryan Quigley | Boston College, P : 2012 NFL Draft Scout External News". NFL Draft Scout. September 21, 2006. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
  12. ^ "Bears "very concerned" about injury to punter Adam Podlesh". NBC Sports. August 21, 2012. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  13. ^ "Chicago Bears: Ryan Quigley's punting gives Chicago Bears a lift". Chicago Tribune. August 25, 2012. Archived from the original on August 26, 2012. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
  14. ^ Mayer, Larry (August 31, 2012). "Bears reach 53-man roster limit". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on September 2, 2012. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
  15. ^ Jensen, Sean (February 22, 1999). "Adam Podlesh will punt for Bears in opener vs. Colts - Inside the Bears". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on September 12, 2012. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
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  17. ^ Orr, Conor (April 11, 2013). "Jets sign free agent K Derek Dimke". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved April 16, 2013.
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  19. ^ Wilson, Aaron (September 16, 2013). "Jets cut Robert Malone, sign Ryan Quigley". National Football Post. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
  20. ^ "Buffalo Bills at New York Jets - September 22nd, 2013". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  21. ^ "Ryan Quigley 2013 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  22. ^ "Ryan Quigley 2014 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  23. ^ "Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets - November 8th, 2015". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  24. ^ "Ryan Quigley 2015 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  25. ^ Zangaro, Dave (May 23, 2016). "Eagles sign DT Derrick Lott, release P Ryan Quigley". NBC Sports - Philadelphia. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  26. ^ Oehser, John (August 29, 2016). "CB Demetrius McCray among eight players waived". Jaguars.com. Archived from the original on August 9, 2017.
  27. ^ Urban, Darren. "Cardinals Add Aaron Brewer To Snap". Arizona Cardinals. Archived from the original on September 29, 2016. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  28. ^ Urban, Darren (November 15, 2016). "Cardinals Re-Sign Punter Drew Butler". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  29. ^ "Ryan Quigley 2016 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  30. ^ "Vikings Sign Punter Ryan Quigley". Vikings.com. April 3, 2017. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  31. ^ "Ryan Quigley 2017 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  32. ^ "Vikings Claim P Matt Wile Via Waivers, Sign 9 Others To Practice Squad". Vikings.com. Vikings PR. September 2, 2018. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
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