Ethan Wolf (born November 7, 1995) is a former

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. He played

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. He played for the

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of the

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(NFL) and the

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of the XFL.

Early years

Wolf played

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College career

Wolf started 11 of his 12 games in his freshman year, becoming the first true freshman to start a season opener for Tennessee, finishing the year with 23 catches for 212 yards. In his sophomore year he started a further 12 games, with 23 catches for 301 yards and two touchdowns. As a junior, he recorded 22 receptions for 247 yards and two touchdowns. He is 4th all-time in receiving yards for a tight end in Tennessee history. Wolf's younger brother Eli, later joined him on the Tennessee football team, where they both played tight end.

Collegiate statistics

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

Wolf was signed by the

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as an

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on April 28, 2018. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 1, 2018.

Green Bay Packers

Wolf signed to the

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on October 30, 2018.

Carolina Panthers

Wolf signed to the

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following a try-out on May 13, 2019. He was waived by Carolina on August 1, 2019.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Wolf signed for the

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on August 11, 2019. He was waived by Jacksonville on August 30, 2019.

Green Bay Packers (second stint)

Wolf signed to the Packers' practice squad on October 8, 2019. He was released from the practice squad on October 16, 2019.

Los Angeles Rams

Wolf signed for the

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' practice squad on December 4, 2019. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on December 31, 2019. He was waived by the Rams on July 26, 2020.

New Orleans Saints

Wolf signed to the

on August 19, 2020. He was waived in final roster cuts on September 5, 2020.

Indianapolis Colts

Wolf signed to the

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' practice squad on September 22, 2020. He was released from the practice squad on October 6, 2020.

New Orleans Saints (second stint)

Wolf signed to the Saints' practice squad on November 4, 2020. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 19, 2021. He was waived in final roster cuts on August 31, 2021, and signed to the practice squad on September 2, 2021. He was elevated to the active roster on December 12, 2021, ahead of the Saints' Week 14 game against the

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, making his NFL debut in the process. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on January 12, 2022. He was waived on May 13, 2022.

DC Defenders

On November 17, 2022, Wolf was drafted by the

of the XFL. He was released on December 13, 2023.

References

External links

Tennessee Volunteers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Wolf, Ethan 1995 births Living people Players of American football from Ohio American football tight ends Tennessee Volunteers football players Tennessee Titans players Green Bay Packers players Carolina Panthers players Jacksonville Jaguars players Los Angeles Rams players New Orleans Saints players Indianapolis Colts players DC Defenders players