Austin Traylor (born September 3, 1993) is a former

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. He played

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at the

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Early years

Traylor attended Walnut Ridge High School. He accepted a football scholarship from the

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Traylor was signed as an

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by the

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after the

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on May 17. He was waived on September 3, 2016, and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on September 14.

San Diego Chargers

On September 20, 2016, Traylor was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was released on October 4, 2016.

New England Patriots

On November 1, 2016, Traylor was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was released on November 12, 2016.

Baltimore Ravens

On November 15, 2016, Traylor was signed to the

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' practice squad, but was released four days later.

Denver Broncos

On December 20, 2016, Traylor was signed to the

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' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Broncos on January 2, 2017. On September 2, 2017, Traylor was waived by the Broncos and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on November 18, 2017.

Salt Lake Stallions (AAF)

In January

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, Traylor joined the

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of the

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. He caught 2 passes for 12 yards in 8 games played, after which the league shut down in April.

Detroit Lions

On July 22, 2019, Traylor signed with the

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. He was waived on August 31, 2019.

References

External links

Wisconsin Badgers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Traylor, Austin 1993 births Living people American football tight ends Baltimore Ravens players Dallas Cowboys players Denver Broncos players Detroit Lions players New England Patriots players Players of American football from Columbus, Ohio Salt Lake Stallions players San Diego Chargers players Wisconsin Badgers football players