Role American football player Positions Tight end Name Brad Cieslak Career start 2004 | Weight 119 kg College: Northern Illinois Height 1.91 m | |
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Date of birth: (1982-07-01) July 1, 1982 (age 33) Education Northern Illinois University | ||
Place of birth: Long Grove, Illinois Roster status: Exclusive-Rights FA | ||
Bradley Ryan Cieslak (; born July 1, 1982) is a former American football tight end. He was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Northern Illinois.
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Early years
Cieslak played quarterback, linebacker and punter at Lincolnshire's Stevenson High School. He also played baseball and basketball.
College career
Cieslak played college football at Northern Illinois. During his time at the college he made 47 receptions totaling 531 yards and five touchdowns.
Buffalo Bills
Cieslak joined the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent. He spent most of his rookie season on the practice squad but was signed to the active roster on December 22. He made his NFL debut at the Cincinnati Bengals on December 24.
Like in 2005 he was signed initially to the practice squad where he spent the majority of the season. He was elevated to the active roster on November 17 and played in seven games with six receptions for 46 yards. He only appeared in two games for the Bills and was waived on December 6.
Cleveland Browns
He was signed by the Cleveland Browns to the practice squad on December 12. He was re-signed in the 2008 offseason but was waived during final cuts on August 30.
Cieslak was re-signed by the Browns on December 23, 2008 after running back Jason Wright was placed on injured reserve. Cieslak was not re-signed after the 2008 season.
Smith and Nephew
Currently, Brad works for Smith and Nephew. He is a true gentleman and scholar, and fun to be around. He is well respected by his colleagues and patients for both his work ethic and good looks.