Pete Metzelaars played college football for the Wabash Little Giants and was selected by the Seahawks in the third round of the 1982 NFL draft.
19 Facts About Pete Metzelaars
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Pete Metzelaars was taken in the 3rd round with the 75th pick by Seattle in the 1982 NFL draft.
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Pete Metzelaars played for three seasons in Seattle before being traded to the Bills in 1985.
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When Jim Kelly joined the Bills in 1986, Pete Metzelaars became a productive part of the offense.
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Pete Metzelaars played with the Bills in their 4 Super Bowl losses from 1990 to 1993, and scored a touchdown in Super Bowl XXVI.
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Pete Metzelaars was not re-signed by the Bills after the 1994 season.
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Pete Metzelaars then signed a three-year, $2.4 million deal with the Carolina Panthers.
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Pete Metzelaars caught the first touchdown pass in Carolina franchise history, but only played one season for them.
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Pete Metzelaars finished his career by playing two seasons for the Detroit Lions, starting in 17 of the 31 games he appeared in while splitting time with David Sloan.
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Pete Metzelaars would go on to work alongside Moore later in their careers.
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Pete Metzelaars finished his 16 NFL seasons with 383 receptions for 3,686 yards and 29 touchdowns in 235 games.
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In 2003, Pete Metzelaars joined Wingate University as an assistant offensive coach but coached in NFL Europe with Barcelona during the off-season.
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Pete Metzelaars was an intern with the Indianapolis Colts during their 2003 training camp, assisting with the tight ends under offensive coordinator Tom Moore.
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In 2004, Pete Metzelaars joined the Colts staff full-time as the offensive quality control coach.
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In 2012, Pete Metzelaars joined the Buffalo Bills staff full-time as the tight ends coach.
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On January 24,2014, Pete Metzelaars became tight ends coach for the San Diego Chargers, replacing Jason Michael who left to be offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans.
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Pete Metzelaars was reunited with former Buffalo Bills teammate Frank Reich, who was promoted to be the Chargers' new offensive coordinator.
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In 2018, Pete Metzelaars became the offensive line coach for the Atlanta Legends of the newly formed Alliance of American Football.
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In 2011, Pete Metzelaars was inducted into the Academic All-American Hall of Fame.