1. James Ferentz was born on June 5,1989 and is an American former football center, and currently the assistant offensive line coach for the New York Giants.
22 Facts About James Ferentz
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James Ferentz was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2014, and played in the National Football League for the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots.
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James Ferentz wrestled earning second place at the Iowa high school wrestling tournament his senior year.
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James Ferentz was named second-team All-Big Ten while at the University of Iowa.
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James Ferentz was signed by the Houston Texans on May 16,2014.
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James Ferentz was waived by the Texans on August 30,2014, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.
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On September 5,2015, James Ferentz was waived by the Texans.
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On February 7,2016, James Ferentz was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50.
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On May 10,2017, James Ferentz was released by the Broncos.
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On May 18,2017, James Ferentz signed with the New England Patriots.
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James Ferentz was waived on September 2,2017, and signed to the practice squad the next day.
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On September 1,2018, James Ferentz was waived by the Patriots and was signed to the practice squad the next day.
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James Ferentz was promoted to the Patriots' active roster on November 3,2018.
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James Ferentz was re-signed on September 6,2019, with the release of Russell Bodine.
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On September 16,2020, James Ferentz was signed to the Patriots practice squad.
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James Ferentz was promoted to the active roster on September 26,2020.
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James Ferentz was released on November 8,2021, and re-signed to the practice squad.
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James Ferentz was released on August 30,2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.
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James Ferentz was released on August 29,2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.
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On March 26,2024, James Ferentz was announced as the new assistant offensive line coach for the New York Giants.
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James Ferentz is the son of Mary and Kirk Ferentz, the Iowa Hawkeyes head coach.
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James Ferentz is brother to noted football player, Brian Ferentz.