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Curtis Weaver
No. 59
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1998-08-03) August 3, 1998 (age 26)
Long Beach, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Anthony
(Long Beach, California)
College:Boise State (2016–2019)
NFL draft:2020 / round: 5 / pick: 164
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Curtis Weaver (born August 3, 1998) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football at Boise State.

Early life

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Weaver attended St. Anthony High School in Long Beach, California. He committed to Boise State University to play college football.

College career

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After redshirting his first year at Boise State in 2016, Weaver played in all 14 games in 2017, recording 33 tackles, 11 sacks and one interception.[1] As a redshirt sophomore in 2018, he had 43 tackles and 9.5 sacks.[2][3] During his redshirt junior year in 2019, he set the Mountain West Conference record for career sacks.[4] After this season, Weaver announced that he would forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2020 NFL draft.[5]

Professional career

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Miami Dolphins

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Weaver was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round (164th overall) of the 2020 NFL draft.[6] He was waived/injured by the team on August 24, 2020.[7]

Cleveland Browns

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Weaver was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on August 25, 2020.[8] The Browns placed Weaver on injured reserve on August 27, 2020.[9]

Weaver was waived by the Browns on August 31, 2021.[10] Weaver was re-signed to the Browns' practice squad on September 1, 2021.[11] Weaver was elevated to the Browns' active roster as a COVID-19 replacement player on December 24, 2021.[12] Weaver made his NFL debut on January 9, 2022, against the Cincinnati Bengals, logging a tackle in the 21–16 victory.[13] The Browns re-signed Weaver to a reserve/futures contract on January 10, 2022.[14] He was waived by the Browns on August 29, 2022.[15] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 27, 2022.[16] He was released on October 4, 2022.[17]

Minnesota Vikings

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On January 18, 2023, Weaver signed a reserve/future contract with the Minnesota Vikings.[18] He was waived on August 21, 2023.[19]

Birmingham Stallions

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On October 6, 2023, Weaver signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL).[20] He was released on March 10, 2024.[21]

Ottawa Redblacks

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On April 3, 2024, Weaver signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[22] He was listed as a defensive lineman with the Redblacks.[23] He retired on May 8, 2024.[24]

References

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  1. ^ bjrains@idahopress.com, By B. J. RAINS. "Curtis Weaver is having plenty of fun for Boise State, both on and off the field". Idaho Press.
  2. ^ Southorn, Dave. "Sack artist Curtis Weaver is the lighthearted hero Boise State deserves". The Athletic.
  3. ^ bjrains@idahopress.com, By B. J. RAINS. "The NFL will come calling, but Curtis Weaver still has work to do at Boise State". Idaho Press.
  4. ^ Press, By B. J. Rains Idaho. "Boise State's Curtis Weaver sets all-time Mountain West sack record in win at UNLV". Idaho State Journal.
  5. ^ Taylor, John (December 28, 2019). "Boise State sack machine Curtis Weaver declares for the draft". NBC Sports. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  6. ^ "Dolphins Draft Defensive End Curtis Weaver From Boise State". MiamiDolphins.com. April 25, 2020.
  7. ^ "Waived/Injured Defensive End Curtis Weaver". MiamiDolphins.com. August 24, 2020. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
  8. ^ "Browns claim DE Curtis Weaver, place Grant Delpit on IR". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 25, 2020.
  9. ^ "Browns sign C Jon Toth". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 27, 2020.
  10. ^ Gribble, Andrew (August 31, 2021). "Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2021 season". ClevelandBrowns.com.
  11. ^ "Browns sign 11 to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 1, 2021.
  12. ^ "Browns activate 5 players from reserve/COVID-19 list, make other roster moves". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 24, 2021.
  13. ^ "Curtis Weaver Game by Game Stats and Performance". ESPN.
  14. ^ "Browns sign 8 to reserve/futures contracts". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 10, 2022. Archived from the original on January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  15. ^ "Browns reduce roster to 73 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 29, 2022.
  16. ^ "Browns sign LB Jermaine Carter Jr. and DE Curtis Weaver to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 27, 2022.
  17. ^ "Browns place RB Jerome Ford on injured reserve". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 4, 2022. Archived from the original on December 6, 2022. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  18. ^ Young, Lindsey (January 18, 2023). "Vikings Sign OLB Curtis Weaver to Future Contract". Vikings.com.
  19. ^ "Vikings Sign Quarterback Jordan Ta'amu". Vikings.com. August 21, 2023.
  20. ^ Lane, Jeremiah (October 7, 2023). "Birmingham Stallions Sign Carlos Davis and Curtis Weaver". USFL Newsroom. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  21. ^ "UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58". UFLBoard.com. March 10, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  22. ^ "Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings". CFL.ca. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  23. ^ Heilman, Michael (May 8, 2024). "Ottawa Redblacks place DL Curtis Weaver on the retired list". bgmsportstrax.com. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  24. ^ "Curtis Weaver". Footballdb.com. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
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