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{{Short description|American football player (born 1983)}}
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* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2005}}–{{NFL Year|2008}})
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'''Tony Curtis''' (born February 11, 1983 in {{city-state|Seaside|California}}) is an [[American football]] [[tight end]] for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] of the [[National Football League]]. He was signed by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2005. He played [[college football]] at [[Portland State Vikings#Football|Portland State]].
'''Tony Curtis''' (born February 11, 1983) is a former [[American football]] [[tight end]] who played in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for the [[Dallas Cowboys]]. He also was a member of the [[Cologne Centurions (NFL Europe)|Cologne Centurions]] [[Kansas City Chiefs]], [[Philadelphia Eagles]], [[Baltimore Ravens]], [[San Francisco 49ers]], and [[Washington Redskins]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Portland State University]].


==Early life==
Curtis has also been a member of the [[Kansas City Chiefs]].
Curtis graduated from [[Seaside High School (California)|Seaside High School]] in [[Seaside, California]]. As a senior, he received Monterey County Athlete of the Year, County Defensive Player of the Year and All-county honors.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2010/08/05/49ers-practice-in-seaside-is-homecoming-for-tight-end-tony-curtis/ | title=49ers' practice in Seaside is homecoming for tight end Tony Curtis | date=August 5, 2010 | access-date=August 14, 2019}}</ref>


In [[basketball]], he received All-county and All-league honors as a senior.
==Early years==

Curtis graduated from [[Seaside High School]] in Seaside, California where he excelled in football and basketball.
==College career==
Curtis enrolled at [[Fresno City College]] under head coach Tony Caviglia. As a freshman, he played on the [[defensive line]]. As a sophomore, he was converted into a tight end. After the season, he transferred to [[Division I-AA]] [[Portland State University]].

As a junior, he tallied 9 receptions for 79 yards. As a senior, he appeared in 11 games, making 7 receptions for 96 yards and one touchdown. He finished his college career with 16 receptions for 175 yards and one touchdown.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==

===Dallas Cowboys===
===Dallas Cowboys===
Curtis was signed as an [[undrafted free agent]] by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] after the [[2005 NFL draft]] on February 28.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2005-04-29-0504290263-story.html | title=Transactions | access-date=August 14, 2019}}</ref> He was used mainly as a blocking [[tight end]]. He was released on September 3.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/04/sports/transactions.html | title=Transactions | newspaper=The New York Times | date=September 4, 2005 | access-date=August 14, 2019}}</ref> He was signed to the [[practice squad]] on September 4.
Curtis was signed as an [[undrafted free agent]] following the [[2005 NFL Draft]]. In a ''[[Monday Night Football]]'' game against the [[Buffalo Bills]] on October 8, 2007, Curtis recovered an [[onside kick]] with 18 seconds remaining to help set up [[Nick Folk]]'s 53-yard game-winning [[Field goal (football)|field goal]], giving the Cowboys a 25-24 win. In the 2007 NFL season, Curtis had three catches, all of which have gone for [[Touchdown|touchdowns]].


In [[2006 NFL season|2006]], he was released before the start of the season and signed to the [[practice squad]] on September 3. On October 13, he was promoted to the regular roster. He appeared in 4 games (declared inactive in 3 games), before being released on November 24.
In the 2008 offseason, Curtis was re-signed as an [[exclusive-rights free agent]].

On January 10, [[2007 NFL season|2007]], he was re-signed by the Cowboys and assigned to the [[Cologne Centurions (NFL Europe)|Cologne Centurions]] in [[NFL Europa]], where he appeared in 9 games (4 starts), while making 14 receptions for 112 yards and 3 touchdown. He would end up making the roster and being named the third-string [[tight end]]. On October 8, in a ''[[Monday Night Football]]'' game against the [[Buffalo Bills]], Curtis recovered an [[onside kick]] with 18 seconds remaining to help set up [[Nick Folk]]'s 53-yard game-winning [[Field goal (football)|field goal]], giving the Cowboys a 25–24 win. He finished the season with 3 catches, all of which went for [[touchdown]]s, 3 [[special teams]] tackles and 3 kickoff returns for 27 yards.

On April 11, [[2008 NFL season|2008]], he was re-signed as an [[exclusive-rights free agent]] to a one-year deal. During the season, he also saw snaps as a blocking [[Fullback (American and Canadian football)|fullback]]. He appeared in 16 games with 6 starts, while tallying 8 receptions for 32 yards. He missed a block in a punt formation, resulting in punter [[Mat McBriar]] suffering a broken right foot. He wasn't re-signed at the end of the year.


===Kansas City Chiefs===
===Kansas City Chiefs===
On April 24, [[2009 NFL season|2009]], Curtis was signed as a [[free agent]] by the [[Kansas City Chiefs]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d80ff41e9/printable/chiefs-add-former-cowboys-te-curtis-c-niswanger-signs-tender | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191222202142/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d80ff41e9/printable/chiefs-add-former-cowboys-te-curtis-c-niswanger-signs-tender | url-status=dead | archive-date=December 22, 2019 | title=Chiefs add former Cowboys TE Curtis; C Niswanger signs tender | website=[[NFL.com]] | access-date=August 14, 2019}}</ref> He was released on August 4.
Curtis was signed by the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] on April 24, 2009. He was waived on August 4.


===Philadelphia Eagles===
===Philadelphia Eagles===
On August 25, [[2009 NFL season|2009]], he signed with the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] as a [[free agent]], to compete for the third-string [[tight end]] role.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2009/08/philadelphia_eagles_sign_tight.html | title=Philadelphia Eagles sign tight end Tony Curtis, linebacker Curtis Gatewood | date=August 25, 2009 | access-date=August 14, 2019}}</ref> He was waived on September 8.
Curtis signed with the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] on August 25, 2009.

===Baltimore Ravens===
On September 22, [[2009 NFL season|2009]], Curtis signed with the [[Baltimore Ravens]] to replace an injured [[Obafemi Ayanbadejo]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2009-09-23-0909220069-story.html | title=Tight End Signed; Burgess Treaded | access-date=August 14, 2019}}</ref> He was declared inactive in 3 games. He was released on October 13, to make room for [[wide receiver]] [[David Tyree]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2009-10-14-0910130071-story.html | title=Ravens sign wide receiver Tyree| access-date=August 14, 2019}}</ref>

===San Francisco 49ers===
On February 4, [[2010 NFL season|2010]], he was signed by the [[San Francisco 49ers]]. He was released September 3.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers/2010/09/03/jason-hill-michael-robinson-among-49ers-final-cuts/ | title=Jason Hill, Michael Robinson, Matt Wilhelm among 49ers final cuts | date=September 3, 2010 | access-date=August 14, 2019}}</ref>

===Washington Redskins===
On August 16, [[2011 NFL season|2011]], he signed with the [[Washington Redskins]], to provide depth because of a series of injuries at the [[tight end]] position.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/redskins-drop-rb-james-davis-add-te-tony-curtis/2011/08/16/gIQAj1anJJ_blog.html | title=Redskins drop RB James Davis, add TE Tony Curtis | newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] | access-date=August 14, 2019}}</ref> He was released on September 3. In his career, he played in 36 games (6 starts) with 11 receptions for 50 yards and 3 touchdowns.


==External links==
==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}
*[http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/TonyCurtis.html Philadelphia Eagles bio]


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Latest revision as of 19:12, 17 September 2024

Tony Curtis
No. 89
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1983-02-11) February 11, 1983 (age 41)
Fort Lewis, Washington, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:251 lb (114 kg)
Career information
High school:Seaside (CA)
College:Portland State
Undrafted:2005
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:36
Receptions:11
Receiving yards:50
Receiving touchdowns:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Tony Curtis (born February 11, 1983) is a former American football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He also was a member of the Cologne Centurions Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, and Washington Redskins. He played college football at Portland State University.

Early life

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Curtis graduated from Seaside High School in Seaside, California. As a senior, he received Monterey County Athlete of the Year, County Defensive Player of the Year and All-county honors.[1]

In basketball, he received All-county and All-league honors as a senior.

College career

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Curtis enrolled at Fresno City College under head coach Tony Caviglia. As a freshman, he played on the defensive line. As a sophomore, he was converted into a tight end. After the season, he transferred to Division I-AA Portland State University.

As a junior, he tallied 9 receptions for 79 yards. As a senior, he appeared in 11 games, making 7 receptions for 96 yards and one touchdown. He finished his college career with 16 receptions for 175 yards and one touchdown.

Professional career

[edit]

Dallas Cowboys

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Curtis was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2005 NFL draft on February 28.[2] He was used mainly as a blocking tight end. He was released on September 3.[3] He was signed to the practice squad on September 4.

In 2006, he was released before the start of the season and signed to the practice squad on September 3. On October 13, he was promoted to the regular roster. He appeared in 4 games (declared inactive in 3 games), before being released on November 24.

On January 10, 2007, he was re-signed by the Cowboys and assigned to the Cologne Centurions in NFL Europa, where he appeared in 9 games (4 starts), while making 14 receptions for 112 yards and 3 touchdown. He would end up making the roster and being named the third-string tight end. On October 8, in a Monday Night Football game against the Buffalo Bills, Curtis recovered an onside kick with 18 seconds remaining to help set up Nick Folk's 53-yard game-winning field goal, giving the Cowboys a 25–24 win. He finished the season with 3 catches, all of which went for touchdowns, 3 special teams tackles and 3 kickoff returns for 27 yards.

On April 11, 2008, he was re-signed as an exclusive-rights free agent to a one-year deal. During the season, he also saw snaps as a blocking fullback. He appeared in 16 games with 6 starts, while tallying 8 receptions for 32 yards. He missed a block in a punt formation, resulting in punter Mat McBriar suffering a broken right foot. He wasn't re-signed at the end of the year.

Kansas City Chiefs

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On April 24, 2009, Curtis was signed as a free agent by the Kansas City Chiefs.[4] He was released on August 4.

Philadelphia Eagles

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On August 25, 2009, he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent, to compete for the third-string tight end role.[5] He was waived on September 8.

Baltimore Ravens

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On September 22, 2009, Curtis signed with the Baltimore Ravens to replace an injured Obafemi Ayanbadejo.[6] He was declared inactive in 3 games. He was released on October 13, to make room for wide receiver David Tyree.[7]

San Francisco 49ers

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On February 4, 2010, he was signed by the San Francisco 49ers. He was released September 3.[8]

Washington Redskins

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On August 16, 2011, he signed with the Washington Redskins, to provide depth because of a series of injuries at the tight end position.[9] He was released on September 3. In his career, he played in 36 games (6 starts) with 11 receptions for 50 yards and 3 touchdowns.

References

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  1. ^ "49ers' practice in Seaside is homecoming for tight end Tony Curtis". August 5, 2010. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  2. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  3. ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. September 4, 2005. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  4. ^ "Chiefs add former Cowboys TE Curtis; C Niswanger signs tender". NFL.com. Archived from the original on December 22, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  5. ^ "Philadelphia Eagles sign tight end Tony Curtis, linebacker Curtis Gatewood". August 25, 2009. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  6. ^ "Tight End Signed; Burgess Treaded". Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  7. ^ "Ravens sign wide receiver Tyree". Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  8. ^ "Jason Hill, Michael Robinson, Matt Wilhelm among 49ers final cuts". September 3, 2010. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  9. ^ "Redskins drop RB James Davis, add TE Tony Curtis". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
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