Ryan Henry Winslow (born April 30, 1994) is an

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punter who is currently a free agent. He played college football at

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Early years

Winslow attended and played

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La Salle College High School , motto_translation = Character and Knowledge , location = 8605 Cheltenham Avenue , city = Wyndmoor , county = (Montgomery County) , state = Pennsylvania , zipcode ...

College career

Winslow was a member of the

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for five seasons, redshirting as a true freshman. As a redshirt senior, Winslow averaged 44.5 yards on 57 punts and was named first-team All- Atlantic Coast Conference.

Professional career

Chicago Bears

Winslow was signed by the

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as an

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on April 28, 2018. He was cut by the Bears at the end of training camp on August 31, 2018.

San Diego Fleet

Winslow was signed by the

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of the

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(AAF) after the team's original punter, Australian Sam Irwin-Hill, encountered visa issues and played in the league's first game, punting five times for an average of 44.0 yards. He was cut the following week after Irwin-Hill's visa was approved.

Memphis Express

Winslow was signed by the AAF's

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on February 27, 2019. He served as the team's punter until the AAF ceased operations, averaging 48.4 yards on 27 punts.

Arizona Cardinals

Winslow was signed by the

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on May 2, 2019. He was waived at the end of training camp as part of final roster cuts. Winslow was re-signed by the Cardinals to their practice squad on September 24, 2019 following an injury to Andy Lee and promoted to the active roster on September 28. He made his NFL debut the next day against the

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. He was waived on October 8, 2019. Winslow was signed to a futures contract on December 30, 2019. He was waived on September 4, 2020.

Green Bay Packers

Winslow was signed to the

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' practice squad on December 26, 2020. He was released on January 21, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad two days later. He signed a reserve/futures contract with the Packers on January 25. He was waived on August 16, 2021.

Arizona Cardinals (second stint)

On August 17, 2021, Winslow was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals. He was waived on August 30, 2021.

Carolina Panthers

On October 14, 2021, Winslow was signed to the

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practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 19. He was waived on October 26.

Arizona Cardinals (third stint)

On December 23, 2021, Winslow was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad. He was released on December 29.

Washington Football Team

On December 31, 2021, Winslow was signed to the

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's practice squad after starter Tress Way contracted

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. Winslow was released on January 4, 2022.

San Francisco 49ers

On January 12, 2022, Winslow was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on January 18, 2022.

Chicago Bears (second stint)

Winslow signed a reserve/futures contract with the Bears on February 16, 2022. He was waived on May 17.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Personal life

Winslow is the son of former

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and

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punter George Winslow.

References

External links

Pittsburgh Panthers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Winslow, Ryan 1994 births Living people American football punters People from Upper Dublin Township, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Panthers football players Carolina Panthers players Chicago Bears players Arizona Cardinals players Green Bay Packers players Memphis Express (American football) players San Diego Fleet players San Francisco 49ers players Players of American football from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Washington Football Team players