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18 Facts About Brian Tyms

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Brian Gordon Tyms was born on February 21,1989 and is an American former professional football wide receiver.

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Brian Tyms signed with the San Francisco 49ers as undrafted free agent in 2012.

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Brian Tyms has been a member of the Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Toronto Argonauts, Orlando Apollos, and Salt Lake Stallions.

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Brian Tyms was raised as a foster child, growing up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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In September 2012, Brian Tyms signed with the Miami Dolphins off the 49ers' practice squad.

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Brian Tyms was released by the Browns after the NFL informed the team he would be suspended for the first four games of the 2014 season due to violating the league's substance abuse policy.

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On July 27,2014, Brian Tyms signed with the New England Patriots.

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Brian Tyms was activated to the 53-man roster on October 6,2014.

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Brian Tyms was placed on the Patriots' injured reserve on August 25,2015, and the Patriots did not tender him a contract at the conclusion of the league year.

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On October 24,2016, Brian Tyms was signed to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' practice roster.

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Brian Tyms played in the final game of the regular season and the Tiger-Cats' lone playoff game.

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Brian Tyms had a breakout performance in the Eastern Division Semifinal against the Eskimos, catching a game high 8 passes for 114 yards.

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Brian Tyms signed a further contract with the Tiger-Cats in February 2017.

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On September 14,2017, Brian Tyms was signed to the Toronto Argonauts practice roster.

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Brian Tyms signed an extension, but was released by the team on July 2,2018, following two games, in which he made 7 catches for 55 yards.

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Brian Tyms was announced as having joined the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football in 2018.

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Brian Tyms was released at the conclusion of training camp.

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On February 19,2019, Brian Tyms signed with the Salt Lake Stallions.