Ryan Malleck
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Malleck with Virginia Tech in 2012
Personal information
Born: (1993-07-22) July 22, 1993
Teaneck, New Jersey
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:249 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Point Pleasant Borough
(Point Pleasant, New Jersey)
College:Virginia Tech
Position:Tight end
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Ryan John Malleck (born July 22, 1993) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Virginia Tech.

Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, Malleck grew up on the Jersey Shore in Point Pleasant as a fan of the New York Giants.[1] He played football at Point Pleasant Borough High School.[2]

Professional career

New York Giants

Malleck signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2016.[3] He was waived/injured by the Giants on August 30, 2016, and placed on injured reserve.[4] He was released with an injury settlement on September 3, 2016.[5]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On February 22, 2017, Malleck signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[6] He was waived by the Steelers on May 16, 2017.[7]

Baltimore Ravens

On June 6, 2017, Malleck signed with the Baltimore Ravens.[8] He was waived on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the Ravens' practice squad the next day.[9][10] He was released on September 12, 2017, but was re-signed on September 27.[11][12] He was released on October 10, 2017.[13]

Houston Texans

On November 29, 2017, Malleck was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad.[14] He was promoted to the active roster on December 23, 2017.[15]

On April 30, 2018, Malleck was waived by the Texans.[16]

Second stint with the Steelers

On June 5, 2018, Malleck signed with the Steelers on a one-year deal.[17] He was waived/injured on August 2, 2018, and was placed on injured reserve.[18] He was released on November 20, 2018.

References

  1. ↑ Leonard, Pat. "New Jersey’s Ryan Malleck catching on with Giants at tight end", New York Daily News, July 31, 2016. Accessed January 29, 2018. "Two of the most impressive catches of Giants mini-camp in June required a double-take to identify jersey No. 88 as tight end Ryan Malleck, a rookie free-agent signing out of Virginia Tech, and a local kid born in Teaneck, who grew up down the shore in Point Pleasant rooting for the Giants and Eli Manning."
  2. ↑ Kratch, James. "N.J.'s Ryan Malleck 'earning some respect' for Giants", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, August 17, 2016. Accessed January 29, 2018. "The undrafted rookie out of Virginia Tech and Point Pleasant Boro High has seen an uptick in his workload the past two practices, lining up at fullback in the Giants' jumbo package with Will Johnson and Nikita Whitlock sidelined."
  3. ↑ Eisen, Michael (May 6, 2016). "Giants sign four draft picks & 14 undrafted free agents". Giants.com. Archived from the original on August 3, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  4. ↑ Eisen, Michael (August 30, 2016). "Giants announce first round of roster cuts". Giants.com. Archived from the original on August 23, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  5. ↑ Eisen, Michael (September 3, 2016). "New York Giants announce 20 roster moves". Giants.com. Archived from the original on August 25, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Steelers sign tight end Ryan Malleck to futures contract". USAToday.com. February 22, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  7. ↑ Varley, Teresa (May 16, 2017). "Steelers add two rookie free agents". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on March 1, 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  8. ↑ Crabtree, Curtis (June 7, 2017). "Ravens add tight end Ryan Malleck". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  9. ↑ Downing, Garrett (September 2, 2017). "Ravens Make 15 Moves To Set 53-Man Roster Ahead of 2017 Season". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  10. ↑ Downing, Garrett (September 3, 2017). "Ravens Sign Six Players To 2017 Practice Squad". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  11. ↑ Mink, Ryan (September 12, 2017). "Ravens Bring Quarterback Josh Woodrum Back to Practice Squad". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on April 27, 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  12. ↑ Mink, Ryan (September 27, 2017). "Ravens Sign Veteran Linebacker Jonathan Freeny". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  13. ↑ Mink, Ryan (October 10, 2017). "Ravens Re-Sign Running Back Bobby Rainey Following Terrance West's Injury". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  14. ↑ "Texans add to the practice squad; waive Houston". HoustonTexans.com. November 29, 2017. Archived from the original on April 5, 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  15. ↑ "TRANSACTIONS: Texans place Tom Savage on IR". HoustonTexans.com. December 23, 2017. Archived from the original on December 29, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  16. ↑ "TRANSACTIONS: Texans re-sign Alfred Blue". HoustonTexans.com. April 30, 2018. Archived from the original on May 1, 2018.
  17. ↑ Varley, Teresa (June 5, 2018). "Steelers sign two; place two on IR". Steelers.com.
  18. ↑ Alper, Josh (August 2, 2018). "Steelers sign Bucky Hodges and Kyle Meadows". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
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