Marcel Jensen

Not to be confused with Marcell Jansen.
Marcel Jensen

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Jensen with the Denver Broncos in 2015
No. 83Washington Redskins
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Date of birth: (1990-02-12) February 12, 1990
Place of birth: Fairfield, California
Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight: 270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school: Fairfield (CA) Angelo Rodriguez
College: Fresno State
Undrafted: 2014
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2015
Receptions: 1
Receiving yards: 8
Receiving TDs: 0
Player stats at NFL.com

Marcel Esteban Jensen (born February 12, 1990) is an American football tight end for the Washington Redskins of the National Football league (NFL). He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars after the 2014 NFL Draft.[1] He played college football at Fresno State.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Following the 2014 NFL Draft, Jensen was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on August 31, 2014 and added to practice squad. On September 16, the Jaguars promoted Jensen to their 53-man roster.[2] He was released on September 23 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He was placed on injured reserve on October 14.

He was released on May 11, 2015.[3]

Denver Broncos

On May 12, 2015, Jensen was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos.[4] On September 5, 2015, he was waived by the Broncos.[5]

Atlanta Falcons

On September 7, 2015, Jensen was signed to the Falcons' practice squad.[6] On November 24, 2015, he was released from practice squad.

Buffalo Bills

Jensen signed to the practice squad of the Buffalo Bills on December 9, 2015.[7]

Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins signed Jensen off the Bills' practice squad on December 22, 2015.[8]

Personal life

He is married to his wife, Che'mique, and they have a son, Josiah.

References

  1. 2014 undrafted free agent signings: Jaguars live tracker, May 10, 2014
  2. "Jaguars make several roster moves". Jacksonville Jaguars. September 16, 2014. Retrieved 2014-09-16.
  3. "Jaguars make roster moves". Jacksonville Jaguars. May 11, 2015. Retrieved 2015-05-11.
  4. Renck, Troy E. (May 12, 2015). "Broncos claim WR Solomon Patton, TE Marcel Jensen off waivers; sign two undrafted rookies". The Denver Post. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  5. Swanson, Ben (September 5, 2015). "Broncos make 22 roster moves to get 53-man roster". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  6. "Falcons Sign Eight Players to Practice Squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 7, 2015. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
  7. "Bills add TE Marcel Jensen to practice squad". BuffaloBills.com. December 9, 2015. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  8. Czarda, Stephen (December 22, 2015). "Redskins Sign Tight End Marcel Jensen". Redskins.com. Retrieved December 29, 2015.

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