1. Tyler Kroft was born on October 15,1992 and is an American professional football tight end.
24 Facts About Tyler Kroft
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Tyler Kroft was drafted in the third round, 85th overall, in the 2015 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Tyler Kroft has played for the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers.
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Tyler Kroft played tight end and wide receiver for the football team.
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Tyler Kroft committed to Rutgers University to play college football.
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Tyler Kroft started 12 of 13 games as a redshirt junior in 2014, but took on a restricted role and reached neither five receptions nor 50 yards in any of them.
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Tyler Kroft was awarded the "Loyal Knight" award for his willingness to scale back.
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Tyler Kroft finished his collegiate career with 70 receptions for 901 yards and five touchdowns.
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Tyler Kroft was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round, 85th overall, in the 2015 NFL Draft.
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Tyler Kroft played back-up to Pro Bowl tight end Tyler Eifert.
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Tyler Kroft played in all 16 games his rookie season with six starts, recording 11 receptions for 129 yards and one touchdown.
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Tyler Kroft finished the 2017 season with 42 receptions for 404 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns.
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In 2018, Tyler Kroft suffered a foot injury in Week 5 and missed the next five games in hopes he could return.
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Tyler Kroft was placed on injured reserve on November 16,2018, officially ending his season.
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Tyler Kroft played in five games and finished with four receptions for 36 yards.
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On March 13,2019, Tyler Kroft signed a three-year $18.75 million contract with the Buffalo Bills.
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Tyler Kroft was placed back on the COVID-19 list on January 2,2021, and activated again two days later.
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Tyler Kroft signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets on March 22,2021.
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On November 9,2021, Tyler Kroft was placed on injured reserve after suffering a chest injury in Week 9.
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Tyler Kroft finished the season with 16 catches for 173 yards and a touchdown in nine games, starting six.
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Tyler Kroft appeared in 11 games and started four in the 2022 season.
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Tyler Kroft was the subject of criticism following the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles, as he was lined up on the right side of the offensive line when Eagles edge rusher Haason Reddick collided with quarterback Brock Purdy's arm, resulting in a Ulnar collateral ligament injury of the elbow that led to Purdy being ruled out for the rest of the game.
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On May 9,2023, Tyler Kroft signed with the Miami Dolphins.
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Tyler Kroft appeared in eight games with the Dolphins in the 2023 season.