Tyler Christian Summers (born December 31, 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 selected by the

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in the seventh round of the

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College career

Summers played in 51 games for the Horned Frogs starting 32. Summers recorded 317

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with 23.5 for a loss and 10 sacks during his college career including a career high 121 during his sophomore campaign. Summers received second-team all-

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honors in 2016 and honorable mention all-Big 12 honors in 2017 and 2018.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Summers was selected by the

in the seventh round of the

. On May 3, 2019, he signed his rookie contract with the Packers. Summers entered the 2021 season as a core

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and backup

. He was placed on

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on December 24. Summers was waived by the Packers on August 28, 2022.

Jacksonville Jaguars (first stint)

Summers was claimed off waivers by the

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on August 31, 2022. He was waived three days later and re-signed to the

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New Orleans Saints

On December 21, 2022, the

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signed Summers off Jacksonville's practice squad. He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad, but released the next day. On September 13, 2023, he was signed to the Saints practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 21.

Jacksonville Jaguars (second stint)

On May 16, 2024, Summers signed with the

. He was released on August 11.

Detroit Lions

On August 12, 2024, Summers signed with the

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. He was released on August 27.

New York Giants

On August 28, 2024, Summers was signed to the

practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 25. On March 31, 2025, Summers re-signed with the Giants.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Postseason

Personal life

Summers is a

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. Summers is married to Sidnee Jo Summers. They have one son together.

References

External links

New York Giants bioTCU Horned Frogs bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Summers, Ty 1995 births Living people Players of American football from San Antonio American football linebackers TCU Horned Frogs football players Green Bay Packers players Jacksonville Jaguars players New Orleans Saints players Detroit Lions players New York Giants players