Alek Torgersen (born January 13, 1995) is a former

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. He played college football at Penn.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Torgersen signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2017. He was waived by the Falcons on September 2, 2017.

Washington Redskins

On September 4, 2017, Torgersen was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was released on October 3, 2017.

Detroit Lions

On December 27, 2017, Torgersen was signed to the

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' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on January 1, 2018. On April 4, 2018, he was waived by the Lions.

Arizona Cardinals

On April 5, 2018, Torgersen was claimed off waivers by the

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. He was waived on May 7, 2018.

Alliance of American Football

On August 6, 2018, Torgersen signed with the Arizona Hotshots of the AAF for the 2019 season. Torgersen was later drafted by the

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on November 27, 2018 in the

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. He was waived by the Iron on January 15, 2019, before the start of the regular season. During the

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, Torgersen was picked up by the

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after starting quarterback Philip Nelson was placed on injured reserve on March 4. The league ceased operations in April 2019.

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Penn Quakers bio
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