Cortez Broughton
 Broughton with the Cincinnati Bearcats | |||||||
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| Born: | September 2, 1996 Warner Robins, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 293 lb (133 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Veterans (Warner Robins, Georgia) | ||||||
| College: | Cincinnati | ||||||
| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 2019 / round: 7 / pick: 242 | ||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
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Cortez A. Broughton (born September 2, 1996) is an American professional football defensive tackle. He played college football at Cincinnati.[1]
Professional career
[edit]Los Angeles Chargers
[edit]Broughton was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers (242nd overall pick) in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft.[2] On November 15, 2019, Broughton was placed on the non-football illness list.[3]
On August 31, 2021, Broughton was waived by the Chargers.[4]
Kansas City Chiefs
[edit]On September 3, 2021, Broughton was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs.[5] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on February 2, 2022.[6] He was waived on July 27, 2022, after failing a physical.[7] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 27, 2022. He was released on October 11.
Buffalo Bills
[edit]On December 6, 2022, Broughton was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 23, 2023.[9] He was waived on August 27, 2023.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Cortez Broughton - Football". University of Cincinnati Athletics. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
- ^ "Reactions: Cortez Broughton of Cincinnati Bearcats selected in seventh round of NFL Draft". Cincinnati.com. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
- ^ "Chargers sign LS Matt Overton, place Cortez Broughton on NFI". Chargers Wire. USA Today. November 15, 2019.
- ^ "Chargers Reduce Roster to 53". Chargers.com. August 31, 2021.
- ^ "Chiefs sign 3 players to practice squad, waive DT Tyler Clark". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. September 3, 2021.
- ^ "Chiefs sign 13 players to reserve/future contracts". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. February 2, 2022.
- ^ "Chiefs waive DT Cortez Broughton with failed physical designation". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. July 27, 2022. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
- ^ Wojton, Nick (December 6, 2022). "Bills sign CJ Brewer from practice squad after injury vs. Patriots". Bills Wire. USA Today. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ Jenkins, Chris (January 23, 2023). "Bills signed these players to reserve/future contracts for 2023". BuffaloBills.com.
- ^ White, Alec (August 27, 2023). "Bills release 7 players". BuffaloBills.com.
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