Torry McTyer

Torry McTyer (born April 10, 1995) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at UNLV before signing with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2017. McTyer has also been a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals, and Washington Football Team.

Torry McTyer
McTyer with the Washington Football Team in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1995-04-10) April 10, 1995
Los Angeles, California
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:Cathedral (Los Angeles)
College:UNLV
Position:Cornerback
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2021
Tackles:35
Pass deflections:5
Player stats at NFL.com

Early life and college

A three-star recruit, McTyer committed to UNLV to play college football over an offer from California.[1] In 2016, he started 11 games at cornerback for UNLV and finished the season with 49 tackles, 15 passes defensed with 3 interceptions.[2]

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

McTyer signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.[3] He was waived on August 31, 2019, .[4]

Kansas City Chiefs

On September 3, 2019, McTyer signed with the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad.[5]

Cincinnati Bengals

On September 26, 2019, McTyer was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals off the Chiefs practice squad.[6] He re-signed with the Bengals on March 23, 2020.[7] He was waived on September 5, 2020,[8] but re-signed with the team two days later.[9] He was waived again on September 15 and re-signed to the practice squad the following day.[10][11] McTyer was elevated to the active roster on October 3 and October 10 for the team's weeks 4 and 5 games against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Baltimore Ravens, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[12][13] He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on October 24.[14] His practice squad contract expired after the season on January 11, 2021.[15]

Washington Football Team

McTyer signed with the Washington Football Team on January 12, 2021.[16] He got significant playing time in the Week 4 win against the Atlanta Falcons due to an injury to cornerback Benjamin St-Juste, but was injured on the last play of the game.[17] McTyer was placed on injured reserve on October 5, 2021.[18]

Personal life

McTyer is the son of former NFL cornerback Tim McTyer.[19]

References
  1. https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2013/torry-mctyer-60876
  2. McTyer's career at UNLV
  3. "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Sign 14 Undrafted College Free Agents". MiamiDolphins.com. May 5, 2017. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018.
  4. "Dolphins Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". MiamiDolphins.com. August 31, 2019.
  5. "Chiefs Announce Practice Squad Players and Other Roster Moves". Chiefs.com. September 1, 2019.
  6. "Bengals Sign McTyer, Place Phillips On Reserve/Injured". Bengals.com. September 26, 2019.
  7. "Bengals Re-Sign Torry McTyer". Bengals.com. March 23, 2020.
  8. "Bengals Reduce 2020 Roster To 53 Players". Bengals.com. September 5, 2020.
  9. "Bengals Re-Sign McTyer, Place Waynes on Reserve/Injured". www.bengals.com. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  10. "Bengals Make Player Moves Ahead Of Week 2 Game Against The Browns". Bengals.com. September 15, 2020.
  11. "Torry McTyer Signed To The Practice Squad". Bengals.com. September 16, 2020. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  12. "Bengals Make Four Player Moves Ahead Of Week 4 Matchup Versus Jacksonville". Bengals.com. October 3, 2020. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  13. "McKenzie, McTyer Elevated To Active Roster". Bengals.com. October 10, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  14. Williams, Charean (October 24, 2020). "Bengals activate Mike Daniels from injured reserve". NBCSports.com. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  15. "Three no longer under contract". FantasyGuru.com. January 11, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  16. "Washington Signs 3 Players To Reserve/Future Contracts". WashingtonFootball.com. January 12, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  17. "Jon Bostic likely out for season with pectoral injury, Torry McTyer tore his ACL". NBC Sports. October 4, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  18. Washington Football Team Public Relations (October 5, 2021). "Washington Makes Multiple Roster Moves". WashingtonFootball.com. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  19. Staley, Antwan (July 7, 2017). "Dolphins undrafted rookie spotlight: CB Torry McTyer". Dolphins Wire. USA Today. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
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