18 Facts About Ereck Flowers

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Ereck Flowers was born on April 25,1994 and is an American football offensive guard who is a free agent.

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Ereck Flowers played college football at the University of Miami and was drafted ninth overall by the New York Giants in the 2015 NFL Draft.

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Ereck Flowers chose Miami over offers from Purdue, Florida State, and Central Florida.

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Ereck Flowers returned as the starting left tackle in 2014.

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On December 29,2014, Ereck Flowers announced that he would forgo his senior season and enter the 2015 NFL Draft.

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Ereck Flowers was the highest selected Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman since Bryant McKinnie in 2002.

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On June 18,2015, Ereck Flowers signed a 4-year $14.3 million contract with the Giants.

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Ereck Flowers was named the Giants starting left tackle for Week 1 and played in 15 games in his rookie season.

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Ereck Flowers has been criticized for not living up to expectations through his 3rd year in the league.

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In 2018, former offensive line teammate and NFL analyst Geoff Schwartz accused Ereck Flowers of "quitting" on the team, of missing multiple blocks, and of having poor technique.

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Ereck Flowers was moved over to right tackle after the Giants signed veteran Nate Solder to be their left tackle.

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The next day, Ereck Flowers was officially released by the Giants.

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Ereck Flowers was named the starting left tackle in Week 11 and started there the rest of the season.

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On March 18,2019, Ereck Flowers signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Washington Redskins.

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Ereck Flowers transitioned to offensive guard during the team's training camp, where he started all season at left guard.

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On March 20,2020, Ereck Flowers signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Miami Dolphins.

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Ereck Flowers was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list by the team on August 2,2020, before being activated on August 15.

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Ereck Flowers was placed back on active roster on January 5,2022.