Chad Rinehart (born May 4, 1985) is an American former professional

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player who was a

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in the

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(NFL). He played

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for the Northern Iowa Panthers and was selected by the

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in the third round with the 96th overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft. Rinehart has been a member of the

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, and

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Early life

Rinehart played

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at Boone High School in

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, where he also played the

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in the school orchestra.

College career

Rinehart played

for the Northern Iowa Panthers.

Professional career

Washington Redskins

The

drafted Rinehart in the third round, 96th overall, of the 2008 NFL draft. Rinehart signed a four-year contract with the team on July 10, 2008. He suffered a broken

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after being rolled up on by Anthony Spencer against the

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on November 22, 2009. Rinehart returned from the injury and began to improve however the Redskins decided to part ways with the veteran on September 4, 2010, during the final round of roster cuts prior to the start of the season.

New York Jets

On September 29, 2010, the

signed Rinehart to their

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following the promotion of

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Patrick Turner. Rinehart was released from New York's practice squad on October 13, 2010.

Buffalo Bills

On October 18, 2010, the

signed Rinehart to their

. Rinehart was promoted to the active roster on December 7, 2010 after Kraig Urbik suffered a season-ending knee injury. Rinehart played at

in 2011 and also filled in at center. He was tendered in April 2012.

San Diego Chargers

On March 13, 2013, Rinehart signed with the

. The Chargers re-signed him to a two-year, $6 million contract on March 10, 2014. On March 10, 2015, Rinehart was released.

Arrest

On January 20, 2010 at 2:00 A.M., Rinehart was

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ed on public intoxication charges in

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after he pulled on a locked door at Mojo's Pizza House, thus triggering an alarm, and refused to take a breath test. Rinehart was later released from jail via court order. Rinehart was found guilty of the charge in June 2010 and was ordered to pay a $195 fine.

References

External links

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Buffalo Bills bio

San Diego Chargers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Rinehart, Chad 1985 births Living people People from Boone, Iowa Players of American football from Iowa American football offensive guards American football offensive tackles Northern Iowa Panthers football players Washington Redskins players New York Jets players Buffalo Bills players San Diego Chargers players