Nick McDonald

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Nick McDonald

McDonald in 2011
San Diego Chargers
Guard / Center
Personal information
Date of birth: (1987-06-27) June 27, 1987
Place of birth: Salinas, California
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)Weight: 305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
College: Grand Valley State University
Undrafted in 2010
Debuted in 2011 for the New England Patriots
Career history
Roster status: Reserve/Future
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2012
Games played 16
Games started 3
Stats at NFL.com

Nicholas James "Nick" McDonald (born June 27, 1987)[1] is an American football guard and center who is currently signed with the San Diego Chargers of National Football League (NFL). McDonald was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Green Bay Packers in 2010. He played college football at Grand Valley State University.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Following the 2010 NFL Draft, the Packers signed McDonald as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2010.[2] He was waived on September 3, 2011.

New England Patriots

McDonald was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad on September 4, 2011. He was released from the squad on September 15, but was re-signed the following day. On December 3, 2011, he was promoted to the active roster to replace the released Taylor Price.[3] McDonald was part of the Patriots postseason team for Super Bowl XLVI but his hopes for a second straight championship came short when the Patriots lost the game to the New York Giants. On July 31, 2013, McDonald was waived by the New England Patriots.

San Diego Chargers

On January 16, 2014, McDonald signed a reserves/futures contract with the San Diego Chargers.

Personal

McDonald's brother Chris is also an offensive lineman. After the 2013 NFL Draft, the Patriots signed Chris to an undrafted free agent contract.

References

  1. "Nick McDonald". National Football League. Archived from the original on December 8, 2010. Retrieved December 8, 2010. 
  2. VanOchten, Brian (April 26, 2010). "Grand Valley State tackle Nick McDonald signs free-agent deal with Green Bay Packers". mlive.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2010. Retrieved December 8, 2010. 
  3. http://www.patriots101.com/2011/12/04/new-england-patriots-make-roster-moves/

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