Andre Alexander Ramsey (born July 24, 1987) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as a 7th round draft pick in 2009. He played

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. Ramsey has also been a member of the

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and the

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Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

After going in the 7th round of the NFL draft Ramsey went on to play in 6 games that 2009 season recording 5 starts

Buffalo Bills

Ramsey was signed to the

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of the

. He remained there until being promoted to the active roster on December 11 after

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was placed on

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New York Jets

The

signed Ramsey October 25, 2010. Ramsey went on to start 8 games that season at right and left tackle.

Baltimore Ravens

After trying out for the Ravens Andre went on to play in 12 games the next season with both starts at guard and tackle help his team to the AFC championship game

Miami Dolphins

The team signed Ramsey to their practice squad on November 30, 2011. He was on the practice roster for one game before being released.

Kansas City Command

Following his release from the Dolphins Ramsey signed with the

of the

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. The

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spanned from March 9, 2012 – July 22, 2012.

Carolina Panthers

Signed as a free-agent by the Panthers on August 10, 2012. Where played in 14 games at left guard having his most productive season to date until being place on season ending IR week 14 of the season

BC Lions

On March 26, 2013, Andre Ramsey signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. Starting all 18 games at left tackle

Calgary Stampeders

In June 2015, Ramsey signed with the

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where he started 12 games at left tackle

Orlando Predators

On December 7, 2015, Ramsey was assigned to the

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. On May 25, 2016, Ramsey was placed on recallable reassignment.

References

External links

Buffalo Bills bioSeattle Seahawks bioBall State Cardinals bioBC Lions bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ramsey, Andre 1987 births Living people Sportspeople from Portsmouth, New Hampshire Players of American football from New Hampshire Players of American football from Crisp County, Georgia American football offensive tackles Ball State Cardinals football players Seattle Seahawks players Buffalo Bills players New York Jets players Baltimore Ravens players Kansas City Command players BC Lions players Calgary Stampeders players Players of Canadian football from New Hampshire Canadian football offensive linemen Orlando Predators players