Nick McDonald

Not to be confused with Nicholas McDonald.
Nick McDonald

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McDonald with the Packers in 2011
No. -- Free agent
Position: 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: 2010
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 24
Games started: 10
Player stats at NFL.com

Nicholas James "Nick" McDonald (born June 27, 1987)[1] is an American football guard and center who is currently a free agent. McDonald was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Green Bay Packers in 2010. In that year, he won Super Bowl XLV with the team against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at Grand Valley State University.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft, McDonald signed with the Green Bay Packers on April 30, 2010.[2]

He was waived by the Packers 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. On July 21, 2014, he was released.

Cleveland Browns

On July 22, 2014, McDonald was claimed by the Cleveland Browns. On May 27, 2015, he was released by the Browns.

Personal

McDonald's brother Chris is also an offensive lineman. After the 2013 NFL Draft, the Patriots signed Chris.

References

  1. ↑ "Nick McDonald". National Football League. Archived from the original on December 8, 2010. Retrieved December 8, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Packers sign 11 non-drafted free agents". Packers.com. April 30, 2010. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
  3. ↑ http://www.patriots101.com/2011/12/04/new-england-patriots-make-roster-moves/
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