Matthew Orzech (born April 12, 1995) 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

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, and was signed by the

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as an

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in 2019. He has also played for the

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, and the

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. He became a Super Bowl champion after the Rams won

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Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Orzech was signed by the

as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He was waived on August 30, 2019.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On September 1, 2019, Orzech was claimed off waivers by the

. On September 5, 2020, Orzech was waived by the Jaguars.

Miami Dolphins

On September 10, 2020, Orzech was signed to the

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of the

Tennessee Titans

On November 5, 2020, Orzech was signed by the

off the Dolphins' practice squad. Orzech was waived by the Titans on November 30, 2020, and re-signed to the practice squad two days later. He was signed to a futures contract on January 11, 2021. On May 10, 2021, Orzech was waived by the Titans.

Los Angeles Rams

Orzech was claimed off waivers by the

on May 11, 2021. Orzech became a

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when the Rams defeated the

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Green Bay Packers

Orzech signed with the

on March 17, 2023. He was released on August 29, 2023. Two days later, he was signed by the Packers again.

References

External links

Green Bay Packers bioAzusa Pacific Cougars bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Orzech, Matthew Living people 1995 births American football long snappers Azusa Pacific Cougars football players Baltimore Ravens players Green Bay Packers players Jacksonville Jaguars players Los Angeles Rams players Miami Dolphins players People from Menifee, California Players of American football from Riverside County, California Tennessee Titans players American people of Polish descent