1. Eric Tomlinson was born on April 22,1992 and is an American professional football tight end who is a free agent.
31 Facts About Eric Tomlinson
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Eric Tomlinson previously played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans, New York Jets, New England Patriots, New York Giants and Oakland Raiders.
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On December 11,2014, it was announced that Eric Tomlinson had accepted his invitation to appear in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, along with teammate Jameill Showers.
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Eric Tomlinson was one of 19 collegiate tight ends to attend the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Eric Tomlinson had a mediocre performance overall, finishing ninth among his position group in the 40-yard dash and tenth in the bench press.
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Eric Tomlinson was able to have a better showing than his day at the combine and lowered his times in the 40-yard dash, 20-yard dash, and 10-yard dash.
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Eric Tomlinson was ranked the 20th best tight end prospect in the draft by NFLDraftScout.
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Eric Tomlinson was released during final roster cuts on September 4,2015.
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On September 6,2015, Eric Tomlinson was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad where he spent his entire rookie season.
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Eric Tomlinson was released on September 3,2016, as part of final roster cuts.
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Eric Tomlinson was signed by the New York Jets off the Texans' practice squad on November 5,2016.
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On September 10,2017, Eric Tomlinson recorded his first official receiving statistics in the season opener.
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On October 29,2017, Eric Tomlinson scored his first career touchdown on a 20-yard pass from Josh McCown in a game against the Atlanta Falcons.
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On September 1,2019, Eric Tomlinson was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants.
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On October 15,2019, Eric Tomlinson signed with the New England Patriots.
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On October 29,2019, Eric Tomlinson was released by the Patriots.
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On December 11,2019, Eric Tomlinson was signed by the Oakland Raiders.
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On March 30,2020, Eric Tomlinson was signed by the New York Giants.
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Eric Tomlinson was released during final roster cuts on September 5,2020, but was re-signed the next day.
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Eric Tomlinson was released on October 2,2020, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.
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On November 23,2020, Eric Tomlinson was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad.
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Eric Tomlinson was elevated to the active roster on December 2,2020, December 8,2020, December 14,2020, and December 19,2020, for the team's weeks 12,13,14, and 15 games against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, and Jacksonville Jaguars, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.
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Eric Tomlinson was promoted to the active roster on December 22,2020.
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On February 10,2021, Eric Tomlinson signed a one-year contract extension with the Ravens.
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Eric Tomlinson was released on November 1,2021, and re-signed to the practice squad.
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On November 11,2021, Eric Tomlinson was promoted to the active roster.
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On March 16,2022, Eric Tomlinson signed a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos.
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Eric Tomlinson was released by the Broncos during final roster cuts on August 30,2022.
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On May 3,2023, Eric Tomlinson signed with the Houston Texans.
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On October 3,2023, Eric Tomlinson was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad.
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On January 2,2024, Eric Tomlinson was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.