Position: Tight end Name Matthew Mulligan Place of birth: Bangor, Maine Height 1.93 m | Weight: 270 lb (122 kg) Education University of Maine College: Maine Siblings Jared Mulligan | |
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Date of birth: (1985-01-18) January 18, 1985 (age 30) High school: Howland (ME) Penobscot Valley Role American football tight end Spouse Stephanie Elizabeth McCoy (m. 2012) Parents Joan Mulligan, Terry Mulligan Similar People Mike DeVito, Les Snead, Todd Bowles, Woody Johnson, Rex Ryan | ||
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Matthew Ben Mulligan (born January 18, 1985) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Maine. Mulligan was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He has also been a member of the Tennessee Titans, New York Jets, St. Louis Rams, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, and Detroit Lions.
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- Matthew Mulligan says Rex Ryan
- Early years
- Miami Dolphins
- Tennessee Titans
- New York Jets
- St Louis Rams
- Green Bay Packers
- New England Patriots
- Chicago Bears
- Arizona Cardinals
- Buffalo Bills
- Detroit Lions
- References
Early years
Mulligan lived in West Enfield, Maine and attended high school at Penobscot Valley High School in Howland, Maine.
Miami Dolphins
Mulligan was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He was released from the Dolphins on August 30 during final cuts. However, the Dolphins re-signed him to the practice squad the following day. Mulligan remained on the practice squad until his release on November 5.
Tennessee Titans
Mulligan was signed to the practice squad of the Tennessee Titans on November 19, 2008. Following the season, he was re-signed to a future contract on January 12. The Titans waived him on September 4.
New York Jets
Mulligan was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets on September 6, 2009. He was waived on September 23. He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 24. He was promoted to the active roster on December 2.
St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams signed Mulligan on March 26, 2012. After one season with the team, Mulligan was released on March 23, 2013.
Green Bay Packers
Mulligan was signed by the Green Bay Packers on April 9, 2013. On August 31, 2013, he was released by the Packers during final team cuts.
New England Patriots
On September 3, 2013, the New England Patriots signed Mulligan, but released him just two days later. The Patriots re-signed him on September 10. On September 29, 2013, he caught the last touchdown pass of Tom Brady's NFL record 52 straight games with at least one passing touchdown.
Chicago Bears
On April 8, 2014, Mulligan was signed by the Chicago Bears to a one-year deal. On September 16, 2014, his contract was terminated by the Chicago Bears.
Arizona Cardinals
Mulligan signed with the Arizona Cardinals on November 18, 2014. He was released on December 5, 2014.
Tennessee Titans
On December 16, 2014 Mulligan signed with the Tennessee Titans.
Buffalo Bills
On June 18, 2015, Mulligan signed with the Buffalo Bills. On December 8, 2015, Mulligan was released by the Bills after Nick O'Leary was promoted from the practice squad.
Detroit Lions
On April 4, 2016, Mulligan signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions. On August 29, 2016, Mulligan was released by the Lions. He was re-signed by the Lions on November 1, 2016.