Scott Wedige
American football player (born 1988)
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Scott Wedige (born November 20, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a center in the National Football League (NFL). He signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football for the Northern Illinois Huskies.
Elkhorn, Wisconsin, U.S.
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| Position | Center | ||||
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| Born | November 20, 1988 Elkhorn, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 310 lb (141 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Elkhorn Area | ||||
| College | Northern Illinois | ||||
| NFL draft | 2012: undrafted | ||||
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College career
He was a second team All-American selection and also was a co-winner of the NIU Offensive Lineman of the Year award after his senior season.[2]
Professional career
Arizona Cardinals
On April 30, 2012, he signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent.[3] On August 31, 2012, he was released.[4]
New York Giants
On September 7, 2012, he was signed with the New York Giants to join the practice squad.[5] On September 17, 2012, he was released from the practice squad.[6]
Cincinnati Bengals
On November 6, 2012, he signed with the Cincinnati Bengals to join the practice squad.[7]
Second Stint with the Arizona Cardinals
On November 26, 2012, he was signed from the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad to join the Arizona Cardinals active roster after the team placed Center Lyle Sendlein on Injured Reserve to a torn MCL injury.[8] On August 19, 2013, he was released by the Cardinals.[9]
New York Jets
On August 20, 2013, he was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets to serve as backup behind veteran pro bowl center Nick Mangold.[10] He was released three days later.[11]
Second Stint with the Cincinnati Bengals
On December 3, 2013, he signed with the Cincinnati Bengals for the second time. He was waived on April 28, 2014.