1. Spencer Long played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the third round of the 2014 NFL draft.
15 Facts About Spencer Long
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Spencer Long was a member of the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, and San Francisco 49ers.
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Spencer Long played defensive end on the Antlers football team, and played baseball.
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Spencer Long redshirted in 2009, and did not appear in a game in 2010.
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In 2011, Long was one of three Nebraska offensive linemen to start in all of the Huskers' games.
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Spencer Long started in every game during the 2012 season.
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Spencer Long was selected by the Washington Redskins in the third round, 78th overall, of the 2014 NFL draft.
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On May 16,2014, Spencer Long signed his four-year rookie contract, worth 2.85 million.
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Spencer Long ended up losing out to Brandon Scherff, who originally was expected to become the starting right tackle.
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In 2016, Spencer Long became the team's starting center after a season-ending injury to Kory Lichtensteiger in week 3.
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On November 21,2017, Spencer Long was placed on injured reserve after dealing with knee tendinitis.
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On March 18,2018, Spencer Long signed a four-year, $28 million contract with the New York Jets.
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Spencer Long started 13 games in 2018 at center and left guard but was released on February 5,2019.
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On February 12,2019, Spencer Long signed a three-year $12.6 million contract with the Buffalo Bills.
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Spencer Long was signed by the San Francisco 49ers on August 13,2020, but announced his retirement three days later.