American football player (born 1995)
American football player
Torry McTyer McTyer with the Washington Football Team in 2021
Position: Cornerback Born: (1995-04-10 ) April 10, 1995 (age 29) Los Angeles, California , U.S.Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Weight: 188 lb (85 kg) High school: Cathedral (Los Angeles)College: UNLV Undrafted: 2017
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Torry McTyer (born April 10, 1995) is a former American football cornerback . 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 .
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.[ 4] He was waived on August 31, 2019, .[ 5]
Kansas City Chiefs
On September 3, 2019, McTyer signed with the Kansas City Chiefs ' practice squad.[ 6]
Cincinnati Bengals
On September 26, 2019, McTyer was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals off the Chiefs practice squad.[ 7] He re-signed with the Bengals on March 23, 2020.[ 8] He was waived on September 5, 2020,[ 9] but re-signed with the team two days later.[ 10] He was waived again on September 15 and re-signed to the practice squad the following day.[ 11] [ 12] McTyer was elevated to the active roster on October 3 and 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.[ 13] [ 14] He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on October 24.[ 15] His practice squad contract expired after the season on January 11, 2021.[ 16]
McTyer signed with the Washington Football Team on January 12, 2021.[ 17] 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.[ 18] McTyer was placed on injured reserve on October 5, 2021.[ 19]
Personal life
McTyer is the son of former NFL cornerback Tim McTyer .[ 20]
References
^ "Torry McTyer, 2013 Athlete - Rivals.com" . N.rivals.com. February 7, 2013. Retrieved August 31, 2022 .
^ McTyer's career at UNLV
^ "2017 NFL Draft Scout Torry McTyer College Football Profile" . DraftScout.com . Retrieved June 27, 2023 .
^ "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Sign 14 Undrafted College Free Agents" . MiamiDolphins.com . May 5, 2017. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018.
^ "Dolphins Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster" . MiamiDolphins.com . August 31, 2019.
^ "Chiefs Announce Practice Squad Players and Other Roster Moves" . Chiefs.com . September 1, 2019.
^ "Bengals Sign McTyer, Place Phillips On Reserve/Injured" . Bengals.com . September 26, 2019.
^ "Bengals Re-Sign Torry McTyer" . Bengals.com . March 23, 2020.
^ "Bengals Reduce 2020 Roster To 53 Players" . Bengals.com . September 5, 2020.
^ "Bengals Re-Sign McTyer, Place Waynes on Reserve/Injured" . www.bengals.com . Retrieved September 7, 2020 .
^ "Bengals Make Player Moves Ahead Of Week 2 Game Against The Browns" . Bengals.com . September 15, 2020.
^ "Torry McTyer Signed To The Practice Squad" . Bengals.com . September 16, 2020. Retrieved October 4, 2020 .
^ "Bengals Make Four Player Moves Ahead Of Week 4 Matchup Versus Jacksonville" . Bengals.com . October 3, 2020. Retrieved October 4, 2020 .
^ "McKenzie, McTyer Elevated To Active Roster" . Bengals.com . October 10, 2020. Archived from the original on October 24, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2020 .
^ Williams, Charean (October 24, 2020). "Bengals activate Mike Daniels from injured reserve" . NBCSports.com . Retrieved November 5, 2020 .
^ "Three no longer under contract" . FantasyGuru.com . January 11, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2021 .
^ "Washington Signs 3 Players To Reserve/Future Contracts" . WashingtonFootball.com . January 12, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021 .
^ "Jon Bostic likely out for season with pectoral injury, Torry McTyer tore his ACL" . NBC Sports . October 4, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021 .
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^ Staley, Antwan (July 7, 2017). "Dolphins undrafted rookie spotlight: CB Torry McTyer" . Dolphins Wire . USA Today . Retrieved August 8, 2021 .
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