Chandler Wade Brewer (born June 12, 1997) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, and has previously played in the NFL for the

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and

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College career

Brewer was a member of the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders for four seasons, playing in 52 games. As a senior, he started all 14 of Middle Tennessee's games and was named first-team All-

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. Following the end of the season, he announced that he had been diagnosed with

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during the summer going into his senior year and had to undergo radiation treatment in-between games.

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

Brewer signed with the

as an

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on April 27, 2019. Brewer was waived at the end of training camp during final roster cuts, but was re-signed by the Rams to their

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on September 1, 2019. Brewer was promoted to the Rams active roster on November 13, 2019. Brewer made his NFL debut on November 17, 2019, against the

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. Brewer played in seven games during his rookie season. Brewer exercised his option to opt-out of the 2020 season due to the

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on July 31, 2020. On August 31, 2021, Brewer was waived by the Rams and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. Brewer won his first

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when the Rams defeated the

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. On February 15, 2022, Brewer signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams. He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on October 3, 2022, via a standard elevation which caused him to revert back to the practice squad after the game. He was promoted to the active roster on November 5, 2022. He was placed on injured reserve eleven days later with an MCL sprain. He was activated on December 31, 2022. He played six games during the 2022 season, including four starts.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On April 5, 2023, Brewer signed a contract with the

. He was released on August 29, and re-signed to the practice squad. Brewer was signed to the active roster on November 27, and played on Week 14. Brewer was waived on December 30 and re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024. On June 14, 2024, Brewer was placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury, then released a month later.

New Orleans Saints

On July 27, 2024, Brewer signed with the

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. He was waived with an injury designation on August 6.

Tennessee Titans

On November 12, 2024, Brewer was signed to the

practice squad, and played one game during the 2024 season as a gameday elevation. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2025.

References

External links

Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brewer, Chandler 1997 births Living people Players of American football from Florence, Alabama American football offensive linemen Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football players Los Angeles Rams players Jacksonville Jaguars players New Orleans Saints players Tennessee Titans players