Michael Lee Meyer (born June 2, 1992) is a former

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. He played

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College career

Meyer played for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 2010 to 2013. At the University of Iowa, Meyer made 61 field goals in 80 attempts (76.3 percent). Meyer ranks second in team history in career field goals and points.

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

Meyer was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2015. He was waived by the team on August 30, 2015.

Atlanta Falcons

On January 10, 2017, Meyer signed a futures contract with the

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. He was waived on September 1, 2017. He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 11, 2017. He was released on October 17, 2017. He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 8, 2017, but was released six days later.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On November 23, 2017, Meyer was signed to the

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' practice squad, but was released four days later.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Meyer, Mike 1992 births Living people American football placekickers Atlanta Falcons players Iowa Hawkeyes football players Jacksonville Jaguars players Tennessee Titans players Players of American football from Dubuque, Iowa