1. Tyler R Long was born on April 6,1993 and is an American former professional football punter.
13 Facts About Ty Long
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Ty Long played college football for the University of Alabama at Birmingham and holds records for career field goals as well as the longest field goal in school history.
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On May 7,2015, Long signed with the Washington Redskins to compete with placekicker Kai Forbath.
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Ty Long played in three preseason games for the team.
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Ty Long was signed by the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League on May 24,2017.
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Ty Long became the starting punter and placekicker, following the release of veteran kicker Swayze Waters.
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Ty Long converted 39 of 44 field goals in his first season with the Lions.
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Ty Long was named a CFL All-Star for the second consecutive season.
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Ty Long was named the Chargers starting punter to start the season.
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In Week 1, following an injury to kicker Michael Badgley, Ty Long took over kicking duties along with punting.
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Ty Long converted his only field goal attempt and converted all three extra points, while punting twice for 98 yards inside the 20-yard-line.
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Ty Long signed a one-year exclusive-rights free agent tender with the Chargers on March 17,2021.
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On September 14,2022, Ty Long was signed to the practice squad of the New York Jets.