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'''Tony Curtis''' (born February 11, 1983 in [[Fort Lewis, Washington]]) is |
'''Tony Curtis''' (born February 11, 1983 in [[Fort Lewis, Washington]]) is a former professional [[American football]] [[tight end]] in the [[National Football League]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] and [[Baltimore Ravens]] of the [[National Football League]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Portland State Vikings#Football|Portland State]]. |
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Curtis has also been a member of the [[Kansas City Chiefs]], [[Philadelphia Eagles]], [[Baltimore Ravens]], [[San Francisco 49ers]] and [[Washington Redskins]]. |
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==Early years== |
==Early years== |
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Curtis graduated from [[Seaside High School (California)|Seaside High School]] in Seaside, California where he excelled in football and basketball. He then went on to play |
Curtis graduated from [[Seaside High School (California)|Seaside High School]] in Seaside, California where he excelled in football and basketball. He then went on to play for [[Fresno City College]] under head coach [[Tony Caviglia]] where he earned a Division I scholar ship to Portland State. |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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===Dallas Cowboys=== |
===Dallas Cowboys=== |
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He was signed as an [[undrafted free agent]] following the [[2005 NFL Draft]] to serve mainly as a blocking [[tight end]]. |
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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. He finished the season with three catches, all of which went for [[touchdown]]s. |
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In the 2008 offseason, Curtis was re-signed as an [[exclusive-rights free agent]]. |
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He was waived on September 2, 2006 and was signed to the [[practice squad]]. In 2007, he was assigned to the [[Cologne Centurions]] of the [[NFL Europa]] League. |
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In the 2008 offseason, 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 wasn't re-signed at the end of the year. In his career, he played in 36 games (6 starts) with 11 receptions for 50 yards and 3 touchdowns. |
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===Kansas City Chiefs=== |
===Kansas City Chiefs=== |
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Curtis was signed by the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] on April 24, 2009. He was |
Curtis was signed by the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] on April 24, 2009. He was released on August 4. |
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===Philadelphia Eagles=== |
===Philadelphia Eagles=== |
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===Washington Redskins=== |
===Washington Redskins=== |
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On August 16, 2011, he signed with the [[Washington Redskins]]. He was released by the team on September 3 |
On August 16, 2011, he signed with the [[Washington Redskins]]. He was released by the team on September 3.<ref>{{Citation |date=December 30, 2011 |title=NFL Transactions Report |url=http://www.nfl.com/transactions?transactionMonth=9&transactionYear=2011&transactionTeamAbbr=WAS&prevTransactionMonth=9&prevTransactionYear=2011&prevTransactionTeamAbbr=}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/TonyCurtis.html Philadelphia Eagles bio] |
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[[Category:Dallas Cowboys players]] |
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[[Category:Cologne Centurions players]] |
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[[Category:Kansas City Chiefs players]] |
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[[Category:Philadelphia Eagles players]] |
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[[Category:Baltimore Ravens players]] |
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[[Category:Washington Redskins players]] |
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[[Category:Fresno City Rams football players]] |
[[Category:Fresno City Rams football players]] |
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| Undrafted: | 2005 | ||||||||
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Tony Curtis (born February 11, 1983 in Fort Lewis, Washington) is a former professional American football tight end in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He played college football at Portland State.
Early years
Curtis graduated from Seaside High School in Seaside, California where he excelled in football and basketball. He then went on to play for Fresno City College under head coach Tony Caviglia where he earned a Division I scholar ship to Portland State.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
He was signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2005 NFL Draft to serve mainly as a blocking tight end.
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, giving the Cowboys a 25-24 win. He finished the season with three catches, all of which went for touchdowns.
He was waived on September 2, 2006 and was signed to the practice squad. In 2007, he was assigned to the Cologne Centurions of the NFL Europa League.
In the 2008 offseason, 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 wasn't re-signed at the end of the year. In his career, he played in 36 games (6 starts) with 11 receptions for 50 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Kansas City Chiefs
Curtis was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on April 24, 2009. He was released on August 4.
Philadelphia Eagles
Curtis signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on August 25, 2009. He was waived on September 8.
Baltimore Ravens
Curtis signed with the Baltimore Ravens on September 22, 2009. He was released on October 13, to make room for wide receiver David Tyree.
San Francisco 49ers
Curtis was signed by the San Francisco 49ers on February 4, 2010. He was released September 3.
Washington Redskins
On August 16, 2011, he signed with the Washington Redskins. He was released by the team on September 3.[1]
References
- ^ NFL Transactions Report, December 30, 2011
- 1983 births
- Living people
- People from Monterey County, California
- Players of American football from California
- American football tight ends
- Portland State Vikings football players
- Undrafted National Football League players
- Dallas Cowboys players
- Cologne Centurions players
- Baltimore Ravens players
- Fresno City Rams football players