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{{short description|American football tight end}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1989)}}
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{{Infobox NFL player
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|caption=Sowell with the [[Chicago Bears]] in 2019
| caption = Sowell with the [[Chicago Bears]] in 2019
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| birth_place = [[Hernando, Mississippi]]
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| high_school = [[DeSoto County School District#High Schools|Hernando]]<br/>([[Hernando, Mississippi]])
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| college = [[Ole Miss Rebels football|Ole Miss]]
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* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ({{NFL Year|2012}})*
* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ({{NFL Year|2012}})*
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2012}})
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2012}})
* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})
* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[Chicago Bears]] ({{NFL Year|2017}}–present)
* [[Chicago Bears]] ({{NFL Year|2017}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
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* Second-team All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] ([[2010 All-SEC football team|2010]])
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'''Bradley Keith Sowell''' (born June 6, 1989) is an [[American football]] [[tight end]] that is currently a free agent in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). A former [[offensive tackle]], he played [[college football]] at the [[University of Mississippi]]. He signed with the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] as [[undrafted free agent]] in 2012, and later spent time with the [[Indianapolis Colts]], [[Arizona Cardinals]], and [[Seattle Seahawks]]. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee and raised in nearby [[Hernando, Mississippi]].
'''Bradley Keith Sowell''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|aʊ|ə|l}}; born June 6, 1989) is a former [[American football]] [[tight end]]/[[offensive tackle]], he played [[college football]] at the [[University of Mississippi]]. He signed with the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] as [[undrafted free agent]] in 2012, and later spent time with the [[Indianapolis Colts]], [[Arizona Cardinals]], [[Seattle Seahawks]] and [[Chicago Bears]]. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee and raised in nearby [[Hernando, Mississippi]].


==College career==
==College career==
Sowell played offensive tackle for the [[Ole Miss Rebels football|University of Mississippi]] from 2007–2011. During his tenure, he was teammates with [[Bobby Massie]] who he would continue to play with during stops in Chicago and Arizona.<ref>{{cite web| title=Ole Miss Bio: Bradley Sowell| url=http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/bradley_sowell_710067.html| accessdate=January 11, 2018| website=OleMissSports.com}}</ref>
Sowell played offensive tackle for the [[Ole Miss Rebels football|University of Mississippi]] from 2007 to 2011. During his tenure, he was teammates with [[Bobby Massie]] who he would continue to play with during stops in Chicago and Arizona.<ref>{{cite web| title=Ole Miss Bio: Bradley Sowell| url=http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/bradley_sowell_710067.html| access-date=January 11, 2018| website=OleMissSports.com| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706142425/http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/bradley_sowell_710067.html| archive-date=July 6, 2018| url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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| note = All values from [[2011 Ole Miss Rebels football|Ole Miss' Pro Day]]<ref>{{cite web| title=Bradley Sowell, DS #26 OT, Mississippi| url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=71895&draftyear=2012&genpos=OT| accessdate=January 11, 2018| website=NFLDraftScout.com}}</ref>
| note = All values from [[2012 Ole Miss Rebels football|Ole Miss' Pro Day]]<ref>{{cite web| title=Bradley Sowell, DS #26 OT, Mississippi| url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=71895&draftyear=2012&genpos=OT| access-date=January 11, 2018| website=NFLDraftScout.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ras.football/2019/12/22/bradley-sowell-ras/ |title=Bradley Sowell RAS |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=ras.football|date=December 22, 2019 }}</ref>
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===Tampa Bay Buccaneers===
===Tampa Bay Buccaneers===
On April 30, 2012, Sowell was signed as an undrafted rookie for the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]. The Buccaneers signed him to a three-year, $1.45 million contract.<ref name="contract"/> After originally making the 53-man roster, Sowell was waived on September 1, 2012, after the Bucs claimed three players off waivers.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Cutrera-Dunsmore-Sowell-Return-as-Bucs-Form-Practice-Squad/71f42bf7-72ea-4ff1-b420-00ca1e8ac6e1 |title=Cutrera, Dunsmore, Sowell Return as Bucs Form Practice Squad |access-date=September 5, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905010026/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Cutrera-Dunsmore-Sowell-Return-as-Bucs-Form-Practice-Squad/71f42bf7-72ea-4ff1-b420-00ca1e8ac6e1 |archive-date=September 5, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was then signed to the team's [[practice squad]].
On April 30, 2012, Sowell was signed as an undrafted rookie for the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]. The Buccaneers signed him to a three-year, $1.45 million contract.<ref name="contract"/> After originally making the 53-man roster, Sowell was waived on September 1, 2012, after the Bucs claimed three players off waivers.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Cutrera-Dunsmore-Sowell-Return-as-Bucs-Form-Practice-Squad/71f42bf7-72ea-4ff1-b420-00ca1e8ac6e1 |title=Cutrera, Dunsmore, Sowell Return as Bucs Form Practice Squad |access-date=September 5, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905010026/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Cutrera-Dunsmore-Sowell-Return-as-Bucs-Form-Practice-Squad/71f42bf7-72ea-4ff1-b420-00ca1e8ac6e1 |archive-date=September 5, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was then signed to the team's [[practice squad]].

===Indianapolis Colts===
===Indianapolis Colts===
On September 11, 2012, he was signed off of the Tampa Bay Buccaneer's practice squad to the [[Indianapolis Colts]] active roster.<ref>{{cite web|URL=http://www.stampedeblue.com/2012/9/11/3316252/colts-sign-bradley-sowell-from-buccaneers-practice-squad|title=Colts sign Bradley Sowell from Bucanneer's practice squad|access-date=November 27, 2016|website=stampedeblue.com|author=Brad Wells|date=September 11, 2012}}</ref> He began the season as the backup left tackle to [[Anthony Castonzo]] and made his professional debut on September 16, 2012, against the [[Minnesota Vikings]]. On August 31, 2013, he was waived by the Indianapolis Colts.<ref name="contract"/>
On September 11, 2012, he was signed off of the Tampa Bay Buccaneer's practice squad to the [[Indianapolis Colts]] active roster.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stampedeblue.com/2012/9/11/3316252/colts-sign-bradley-sowell-from-buccaneers-practice-squad|title=Colts sign Bradley Sowell from Bucanneer's practice squad|access-date=November 27, 2016|website=stampedeblue.com|author=Brad Wells|date=September 11, 2012}}</ref> He began the season as the backup left tackle to [[Anthony Castonzo]] and made his professional debut on September 16, 2012, against the [[Minnesota Vikings]]. On August 31, 2013, he was waived by the Indianapolis Colts.<ref name="contract"/>


During his time with the Indianapolis Colts, he appeared in ten games for them.
During his time with the Indianapolis Colts, he appeared in ten games for them.
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===Arizona Cardinals===
===Arizona Cardinals===
[[File:Bradley Sowell.JPG|thumb|Sowell in 2014]]
[[File:Bradley Sowell.JPG|thumb|Sowell in 2014]]
On September 1, 2013, the [[Arizona Cardinals]] claimed Sowell off of waivers reuniting him with his former interim head coach and offensive coordinator in Indianapolis, [[Bruce Arians]].<ref name="contract"/> Sowell began the season as the third right tackle on the depth chart. He then was named backup left tackle to [[Levi Brown (offensive tackle)|Levi Brown]] and replaced him when he was ineffective. He ultimately performed well enough to win the starting position and the Cardinals then traded Brown to the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]. On October 5, 2013, Sowell made his first career start at left tackle in a 22-6 victory over the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref name="stats">{{cite web|URL=http://www.nfl.com/player/bradleysowell/2535866/profile|title=NFL Player Profile: Bradley Sowell|access-date=November 27, 2016|website=NFL.com}}</ref>
On September 1, 2013, the [[Arizona Cardinals]] claimed Sowell off of waivers reuniting him with his former interim head coach and offensive coordinator in Indianapolis, [[Bruce Arians]].<ref name="contract"/> Sowell began the season as the third right tackle on the depth chart. He then was named backup left tackle to [[Levi Brown (offensive tackle)|Levi Brown]] and replaced him when he was ineffective. He ultimately performed well enough to win the starting position and the Cardinals then traded Brown to the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]. On October 5, 2013, Sowell made his first career start at left tackle in a 22–6 victory over the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref name="stats">{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/player/bradleysowell/2535866/profile|title=NFL Player Profile: Bradley Sowell|access-date=November 27, 2016|website=NFL.com}}</ref>


He appeared in all 16 of the regular season games on special teams and started the last 12 games of the regular season at left tackle.<ref>http://www.amp.azcentral.com/story/news/12-news/2015/02/26/12news-cardinals-bradley-sowell/24077167/{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He struggled throughout his first season in Arizona and was rated 76th out of 76 tackles that qualified by [[Pro Football Focus]].<ref name="PFF">{{cite web|URL=https://www.arizonasports.com/story/9930/arizona-cardinals-jared-veldheer-rated-among-top-veteran-acquisitions/amp/|title=Arizona Cardinal's Jared Veldheer rated among top free-agent acquisitions|access-date=November 27, 2016|website=amp.Arizona sports.com}}</ref>
He appeared in all 16 of the regular season games on special teams and started the last 12 games of the regular season at left tackle.<ref>http://www.amp.azcentral.com/story/news/12-news/2015/02/26/12news-cardinals-bradley-sowell/24077167/{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He struggled throughout his first season in Arizona and was rated 76th out of 76 tackles that qualified by [[Pro Football Focus]].<ref name="PFF">{{cite web|url=https://www.arizonasports.com/story/9930/arizona-cardinals-jared-veldheer-rated-among-top-veteran-acquisitions/amp/|title=Arizona Cardinal's Jared Veldheer rated among top free-agent acquisitions|access-date=November 27, 2016|website=amp.Arizona sports.com|date=December 3, 2014 }}</ref>


The following season, he lost his starting position to newly acquired free-agent [[Jared Veldheer]] but was able to appear in all 16 regular season games.<ref name="PFF"/>
The following season, he lost his starting position to newly acquired free agent [[Jared Veldheer]] but was able to appear in all 16 regular season games.<ref name="PFF"/>


On February 26, 2015, the Cardinals signed him to a one-year, $760,000 contract.<ref name="contract">{{cite web|URL=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/bradley-sowell-10254/|title=Sportrac.com: Bradley Sowell contract|access-date=November 27, 2016|website=sportrac.com}}</ref> In his last season with the Cardinals, he played in all 16 regular season contests. He finished his career in Arizona with a total of 48 games appearances and 12 starts.
On February 26, 2015, the Cardinals signed him to a one-year, $760,000 contract.<ref name="contract">{{cite web|url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/bradley-sowell-10254/|title=Sportrac.com: Bradley Sowell contract|access-date=November 27, 2016|website=sportrac.com}}</ref> In his last season with the Cardinals, he again played in all 16 regular season contests. Sowell also served as the team's emergency [[long snapper]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Weinfuss|first=Josh|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/arizona-cardinals/post/_/id/19332/cardinals-in-search-of-a-long-snapper-after-leachs-retirement|title=Cardinals in search of a long snapper after Mike Leach's retirement|work=[[ESPN.com]]|date=January 27, 2016|access-date=December 4, 2019}}</ref>

He finished his career in Arizona with a total of 48 games appearances and 12 starts.


===Seattle Seahawks===
===Seattle Seahawks===
On March 14, 2016, the [[Seattle Seahawks]] signed Sowell to a one-year, $1.00 million free agent contract with a signing bonus of $200,000.<ref name="contract"/>
On March 14, 2016, the [[Seattle Seahawks]] signed Sowell to a one-year, $1.00 million free agent contract with a signing bonus of $200,000.<ref name="contract"/>


He won the Seahawks' starting left tackle position in training camp and started the season. On October 23, 2016, Sowell sprained his left knee during a 6–6 tie with his former team, the Arizona Cardinals. Undrafted rookie [[George Fant (American football)|George Fant]] started in his place for four games and performed well enough to win the starting position once Sowell returned from injury.<ref>{{cite web|URL=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2016/10/24/no-surgery-bradley-sowell-and-other-injury-updates-seahawks-coach-pete-carroll|title=No surgery for Bradley Sowell and other injury updates from Seahawk's coach Pete Carroll|access-date=November 27, 2016|website=Seahawks.com|author=John Boyle|date=October 24, 2016}}</ref>
He won the Seahawks' starting left tackle position in training camp and started the season. On October 23, 2016, Sowell sprained his left knee during a 6–6 tie with his former team, the Arizona Cardinals. Undrafted rookie [[George Fant (American football)|George Fant]] started in his place for four games and performed well enough to win the starting position once Sowell returned from injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2016/10/24/no-surgery-bradley-sowell-and-other-injury-updates-seahawks-coach-pete-carroll|title=No surgery for Bradley Sowell and other injury updates from Seahawk's coach Pete Carroll|access-date=November 27, 2016|website=Seahawks.com|author=John Boyle|date=October 24, 2016}}</ref>


On October 12, 2016, it was reported that offensive line coach [[Tom Cable]] had announced that Sowell would compete with tackle [[Garry Gilliam]] for the starting right tackle position. Gilliam ultimately won the job, starting for the next game against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]].<ref>{{cite web|URL=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/george-fant-to-remain-at-left-tackle-for-seahawks-bradley-sowell-and-garry-gilliam-competing-at-right-tackle/|title=George Fant to remain at left tackle for Seahawks, Bradley Sowell and Garry Gilliam competing at right tackle|access-date=November 27, 2016|website=Seattletimes.com|author=Bob Condotta|date=November 16, 2016}}</ref> On December 14, 2016, Sowell was benched in the fourth quarter of a 24–3 victory over the [[2016 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]]. He was a healthy scratch the last two weeks of the season and finished the season appearing in ten games with nine starts.<ref>{{cite web|URL=http://sports.mynorthwest.com/225402/bradley-sowells-turn-to-sit-for-seahawks/| title=Inactives: Bradley Sowell's turn to sit for Seahawks vs. Cardinals| accessdate=January 4, 2017| website=sports.mynorthwest.com| author=Danny O'Neil| date=December 24, 2016}}</ref>
On October 12, 2016, it was reported that offensive line coach [[Tom Cable]] had announced that Sowell would compete with tackle [[Garry Gilliam]] for the starting right tackle position. Gilliam ultimately won the job, starting for the next game against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/george-fant-to-remain-at-left-tackle-for-seahawks-bradley-sowell-and-garry-gilliam-competing-at-right-tackle/|title=George Fant to remain at left tackle for Seahawks, Bradley Sowell and Garry Gilliam competing at right tackle|access-date=November 27, 2016|website=Seattletimes.com|author=Bob Condotta|date=November 16, 2016}}</ref> On December 14, 2016, Sowell was benched in the fourth quarter of a 24–3 victory over the [[2016 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]]. He was a healthy scratch the last two weeks of the season and finished the season appearing in ten games with nine starts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.mynorthwest.com/225402/bradley-sowells-turn-to-sit-for-seahawks/| title=Inactives: Bradley Sowell's turn to sit for Seahawks vs. Cardinals| access-date=January 4, 2017| website=sports.mynorthwest.com| author=Danny O'Neil| date=December 24, 2016}}</ref>


===Chicago Bears===
===Chicago Bears===
On May 2, 2017, the [[Chicago Bears]] signed Sowell to a one-year, $775,000 contract.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bears sign OT Sowell to 1-year deal|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-rostermoves/Bears-sign-OT-Sowell-to-1-year-deal/28593878-fc7c-456a-81c4-df77bb94d065|author=Mayer, Larry|website=ChicagoBears.com|date=May 2, 2017}}</ref> His arrival in Chicago reunited him with former [[Ole Miss Rebels football|Ole Miss]] and [[Arizona Cardinals|Cardinals]] teammate [[Bobby Massie]].
On May 2, 2017, the [[Chicago Bears]] signed Sowell to a one-year, $775,000 contract.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bears sign OT Sowell to 1-year deal|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-rostermoves/Bears-sign-OT-Sowell-to-1-year-deal/28593878-fc7c-456a-81c4-df77bb94d065|author=Mayer, Larry|website=ChicagoBears.com|date=May 2, 2017}}</ref> His arrival in Chicago reunited him with former [[Ole Miss Rebels football|Ole Miss]] and [[Arizona Cardinals|Cardinals]] teammate [[Bobby Massie]]. He competed against [[Tom Compton]] for a job as the backup offensive tackle, behind incumbent starters Massie and [[Charles Leno]]<ref>{{cite web| title=Bears add to offensive line depth with Bradley Sowell| url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-add-bradley-sowell-20170502-story,amp.html| access-date=January 11, 2018| website=ChicagoTribune.com| author=Dan Wiederer| date=May 2, 2017}}</ref> He was named the backup offensive tackle behind Leno to begin the regular season, and also worked as emergency long snapper while [[Patrick Scales (American football)|Patrick Scales]] was treating an injury.<ref>{{cite web|last=Fishbain|first=Kevin|url=https://theathletic.com/1429920/2019/12/04/around-the-bears-locker-room-if-you-could-play-a-different-position-what-would-it-be/|title=Around the Bears locker room: If you could play a different position, what would it be?|publisher=[[The Athletic]]|date=December 4, 2019|access-date=December 4, 2019}} {{subscription required}}</ref>


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On March 12, 2018, Sowell signed a two-year contract extension with the Bears.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bears ink Sowell to two-year extension|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-rostermoves/Bears-ink-Sowell-to-two-year-extension/55350a81-e432-48d6-950c-0d0cd284927e|author=Mayer, Larry|website=ChicagoBears.com|date=March 12, 2018}}</ref> On December 9 against the [[Los Angeles Rams]], Sowell caught a two-yard touchdown pass from quarterback [[Mitchell Trubisky]] on a trick play called "Santa's Sleigh". It was the lone touchdown as the Bears went on to win 15–6, marking the first instance in the [[Super Bowl]] era in which an offensive lineman scored the only touchdown in a game.<ref>{{cite news|last=Perez|first=Bryan|url=https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/10/santas-sleigh-bradley-sowell-makes-history-in-bears-win-over-rams-sunday-night/|title=Santa's Sleigh: Bradley Sowell makes history in Bears' win over Rams Sunday night|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|date=December 10, 2018|access-date=December 10, 2018}}</ref> Sowell also saw time at fullback, playing eight snaps at the position in the regular season finale against the [[Minnesota Vikings]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Stankevitz|first=JJ|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/final-thoughts-matt-nagy-adds-another-wrinkle-bradley-sowell-fullback|title=Final thoughts: Matt Nagy adds another wrinkle with Bradley Sowell at fullback|publisher=[[NBC Sports Chicago]]|date=January 5, 2019|access-date=December 4, 2019}}</ref>
Sowell competed against [[Tom Compton]] for a job as the backup offensive tackle, behind incumbent starters Massie and [[Charles Leno Jr.]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Bears add to offensive line depth with Bradley Sowell| url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-add-bradley-sowell-20170502-story,amp.html| accessdate=January 11, 2018| website=ChicagoTribune.com| author=Dan Wierderer| date=May 2, 2017}}</ref> He was named the backup offensive tackle behind Leno to begin the regular season.


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Before the 2019 season, Sowell switched to tight end and changed his number from 79 to 85.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cox|first=Lorin|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/bradley-sowell-taquan-mizzell-move-new-positions-bears-otas|title=Bradley Sowell, Taquan Mizzell move to new positions at Bears OTAs|publisher=[[NBC Sports]]|date=May 22, 2019|access-date=May 22, 2019}}</ref> He played in the first two games of the regular season.<ref name="Sowell Bray" /> During the year, he was released and re-signed multiple times to address other positional needs: after being waived on September 23 for defensive tackle [[Abdullah Anderson]], he returned three days later;<ref>{{cite news|last=Barbieri|first=Alyssa|url=https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/23/bears-sign-dt-abdullah-anderson-waive-te-bradley-sowell/|title=Bears sign DT Abdullah Anderson, waive TE Bradley Sowell|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|publisher=Bears Wire|date=September 23, 2019|access-date=September 23, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Finley|first=Patrick|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2019/9/26/20885518/bears-kerrith-whyte-bradley-sowell-cut-re-sign|title=Bears cut rookie RB Kerrith Whyte, re-sign TE Bradley Sowell|newspaper=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]|date=September 26, 2019|access-date=September 26, 2019}}</ref> another release took place on September 28 for defensive end [[Jonathan Harris (American football)|Jonathan Harris]] before coming back on October 1;<ref>{{cite web|title=Roster moves: Bears sign Harris, cut Sowell|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-sign-harris-cut-sowell|website=ChicagoBears.com|date=September 28, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Perez|first=Bryan|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/bears-re-sign-bradley-sowell-again|title=Bears re-sign Bradley Sowell...again|publisher=[[NBC Sports]]|date=October 1, 2019|access-date=October 1, 2019}}</ref> an injury to quarterback [[Mitchell Trubisky]] led to [[Tyler Bray]]'s promotion and Sowell's release on October 5, with the two returning to their respective posts four days later;<ref>{{cite web|title=Roster moves: Bears elevate Bray|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-elevate-bray|author=Mayer, Larry|website=ChicagoBears.com|date=October 5, 2019}}</ref><ref name="Sowell Bray">{{cite web|last=Mayer|first=Larry|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-ink-sowell-waive-bray|title=Roster Moves: Bears ink Sowell, release Bray|publisher=[[Chicago Bears]]|date=October 9, 2019|access-date=October 9, 2019}}</ref> he was released again on November 2 to promote [[James Vaughters]] while linebacker [[Isaiah Irving]] was out, and returned two days later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Bears add Vaughters, waive Sowell|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-move-bears-promote-vaughters-to-active-roster|author=Mayer, Larry|website=ChicagoBears.com|date=November 2, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Williams|first=Charean|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/11/04/bears-re-sign-bradley-sowell-cut-james-vaughters/|title=Bears re-sign Bradley Sowell, cut James Vaughters|publisher=[[Profootballtalk.com]]|date=November 4, 2019|access-date=November 4, 2019}}</ref>
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On March 12, 2018, Sowell signed a two-year contract extension with the Bears.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bears ink Sowell to two-year extension|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-rostermoves/Bears-ink-Sowell-to-two-year-extension/55350a81-e432-48d6-950c-0d0cd284927e|author=Mayer, Larry|website=ChicagoBears.com|date=March 12, 2018}}</ref> On December 9 against the [[Los Angeles Rams]], Sowell caught a two-yard touchdown pass from quarterback [[Mitchell Trubisky]] on a trick play called "Santa's Sleigh". It was the lone touchdown as the Bears went on to win 15–6, marking the first instance in the [[Super Bowl]] era in which an offensive lineman scored the only touchdown in a game.<ref>{{cite news|last=Perez|first=Bryan|url=https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/10/santas-sleigh-bradley-sowell-makes-history-in-bears-win-over-rams-sunday-night/|title=Santa's Sleigh: Bradley Sowell makes history in Bears' win over Rams Sunday night|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|date=December 10, 2018|accessdate=December 10, 2018}}</ref>

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Before the 2019 season, Sowell switched to tight end and changed his number from 79 to 85.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cox|first=Lorin|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/bradley-sowell-taquan-mizzell-move-new-positions-bears-otas|title=Bradley Sowell, Taquan Mizzell move to new positions at Bears OTAs|publisher=[[NBC Sports]]|date=May 22, 2019|accessdate=May 22, 2019}}</ref> He played in the first two games of the regular season.<ref name="Sowell Bray" /> During the year, he was released and re-signed multiple times to address other positional needs: after being waived on September 23 for defensive tackle [[Abdullah Anderson]], he returned three days later;<ref>{{cite news|last=Barbieri|first=Alyssa|url=https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/23/bears-sign-dt-abdullah-anderson-waive-te-bradley-sowell/|title=Bears sign DT Abdullah Anderson, waive TE Bradley Sowell|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|publisher=Bears Wire|date=September 23, 2019|accessdate=September 23, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Finley|first=Patrick|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2019/9/26/20885518/bears-kerrith-whyte-bradley-sowell-cut-re-sign|title=Bears cut rookie RB Kerrith Whyte, re-sign TE Bradley Sowell|newspaper=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]|date=September 26, 2019|accessdate=September 26, 2019}}</ref> another release took place on September 28 for defensive end [[Jonathan Harris (American football)|Jonathan Harris]] before coming back on October 1;<ref>{{cite web|title=Roster moves: Bears sign Harris, cut Sowell|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-sign-harris-cut-sowell|website=ChicagoBears.com|date=September 28, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Perez|first=Bryan|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/bears-re-sign-bradley-sowell-again|title=Bears re-sign Bradley Sowell...again|publisher=[[NBC Sports]]|date=October 1, 2019|accessdate=October 1, 2019}}</ref> an injury to quarterback [[Mitchell Trubisky]] led to [[Tyler Bray]]'s promotion and Sowell's release on October 5, with the two returning to their respective posts four days later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Roster moves: Bears elevate Bray|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-elevate-bray|author=Mayer, Larry|website=ChicagoBears.com|date=October 5, 2019}}</ref><ref name="Sowell Bray">{{cite web|last=Mayer|first=Larry|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-ink-sowell-waive-bray|title=Roster Moves: Bears ink Sowell, release Bray|publisher=[[Chicago Bears]]|date=October 9, 2019|accessdate=October 9, 2019}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
On December 3, 2011, Sowell married his wife Jessica. They have two daughters and a son.
On December 3, 2011, Sowell married his wife, Jessica. They have two daughters and two sons.


==References==
==References==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150402175410/http://www.azcardinals.com/team/roster/bradley-sowell/75ff2413-2acc-442d-bdda-889bea8efa5f/ Arizona Cardinals bio]

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Bradley Sowell
refer to caption
Sowell with the Chicago Bears in 2019
No. 68, 60, 79, 78, 85
Position:Tight end/offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1989-06-06) June 6, 1989 (age 35)
Hernando, Mississippi
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:277 lb (126 kg)
Career information
High school:Hernando
(Hernando, Mississippi)
College:Ole Miss
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:1
Receiving yards:2
Receiving touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Bradley Keith Sowell (/ˈsaʊəl/; born June 6, 1989) is a former American football tight end/offensive tackle, he played college football at the University of Mississippi. He signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as undrafted free agent in 2012, and later spent time with the Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee and raised in nearby Hernando, Mississippi.

College career

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Sowell played offensive tackle for the University of Mississippi from 2007 to 2011. During his tenure, he was teammates with Bobby Massie who he would continue to play with during stops in Chicago and Arizona.[1]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 6+7⁄8 in
(2.00 m) 		309 lb
(140 kg) 		34 in
(0.86 m) 		10 in
(0.25 m)		 5.22 s 1.88 s 2.96 s 4.65 s 7.43 s 29.0 in
(0.74 m)		 8 ft 6 in
(2.59 m)		 21 reps
All values from Ole Miss' Pro Day[2][3]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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On April 30, 2012, Sowell was signed as an undrafted rookie for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers signed him to a three-year, $1.45 million contract.[4] After originally making the 53-man roster, Sowell was waived on September 1, 2012, after the Bucs claimed three players off waivers.[5] He was then signed to the team's practice squad.

Indianapolis Colts

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On September 11, 2012, he was signed off of the Tampa Bay Buccaneer's practice squad to the Indianapolis Colts active roster.[6] He began the season as the backup left tackle to Anthony Castonzo and made his professional debut on September 16, 2012, against the Minnesota Vikings. On August 31, 2013, he was waived by the Indianapolis Colts.[4]

During his time with the Indianapolis Colts, he appeared in ten games for them.

Arizona Cardinals

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Sowell in 2014

On September 1, 2013, the Arizona Cardinals claimed Sowell off of waivers reuniting him with his former interim head coach and offensive coordinator in Indianapolis, Bruce Arians.[4] Sowell began the season as the third right tackle on the depth chart. He then was named backup left tackle to Levi Brown and replaced him when he was ineffective. He ultimately performed well enough to win the starting position and the Cardinals then traded Brown to the Pittsburgh Steelers. On October 5, 2013, Sowell made his first career start at left tackle in a 22–6 victory over the Carolina Panthers.[7]

He appeared in all 16 of the regular season games on special teams and started the last 12 games of the regular season at left tackle.[8] He struggled throughout his first season in Arizona and was rated 76th out of 76 tackles that qualified by Pro Football Focus.[9]

The following season, he lost his starting position to newly acquired free agent Jared Veldheer but was able to appear in all 16 regular season games.[9]

On February 26, 2015, the Cardinals signed him to a one-year, $760,000 contract.[4] In his last season with the Cardinals, he again played in all 16 regular season contests. Sowell also served as the team's emergency long snapper.[10]

He finished his career in Arizona with a total of 48 games appearances and 12 starts.

Seattle Seahawks

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On March 14, 2016, the Seattle Seahawks signed Sowell to a one-year, $1.00 million free agent contract with a signing bonus of $200,000.[4]

He won the Seahawks' starting left tackle position in training camp and started the season. On October 23, 2016, Sowell sprained his left knee during a 6–6 tie with his former team, the Arizona Cardinals. Undrafted rookie George Fant started in his place for four games and performed well enough to win the starting position once Sowell returned from injury.[11]

On October 12, 2016, it was reported that offensive line coach Tom Cable had announced that Sowell would compete with tackle Garry Gilliam for the starting right tackle position. Gilliam ultimately won the job, starting for the next game against the Philadelphia Eagles.[12] On December 14, 2016, Sowell was benched in the fourth quarter of a 24–3 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. He was a healthy scratch the last two weeks of the season and finished the season appearing in ten games with nine starts.[13]

Chicago Bears

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On May 2, 2017, the Chicago Bears signed Sowell to a one-year, $775,000 contract.[14] His arrival in Chicago reunited him with former Ole Miss and Cardinals teammate Bobby Massie. He competed against Tom Compton for a job as the backup offensive tackle, behind incumbent starters Massie and Charles Leno[15] He was named the backup offensive tackle behind Leno to begin the regular season, and also worked as emergency long snapper while Patrick Scales was treating an injury.[16]

On March 12, 2018, Sowell signed a two-year contract extension with the Bears.[17] On December 9 against the Los Angeles Rams, Sowell caught a two-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Mitchell Trubisky on a trick play called "Santa's Sleigh". It was the lone touchdown as the Bears went on to win 15–6, marking the first instance in the Super Bowl era in which an offensive lineman scored the only touchdown in a game.[18] Sowell also saw time at fullback, playing eight snaps at the position in the regular season finale against the Minnesota Vikings.[19]

Before the 2019 season, Sowell switched to tight end and changed his number from 79 to 85.[20] He played in the first two games of the regular season.[21] During the year, he was released and re-signed multiple times to address other positional needs: after being waived on September 23 for defensive tackle Abdullah Anderson, he returned three days later;[22][23] another release took place on September 28 for defensive end Jonathan Harris before coming back on October 1;[24][25] an injury to quarterback Mitchell Trubisky led to Tyler Bray's promotion and Sowell's release on October 5, with the two returning to their respective posts four days later;[26][21] he was released again on November 2 to promote James Vaughters while linebacker Isaiah Irving was out, and returned two days later.[27][28]

Personal life

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On December 3, 2011, Sowell married his wife, Jessica. They have two daughters and two sons.

References

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  1. ^ "Ole Miss Bio: Bradley Sowell". OleMissSports.com. Archived from the original on July 6, 2018. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
  2. ^ "Bradley Sowell, DS #26 OT, Mississippi". NFLDraftScout.com. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
  3. ^ "Bradley Sowell RAS". ras.football. December 22, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Sportrac.com: Bradley Sowell contract". sportrac.com. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  5. ^ "Cutrera, Dunsmore, Sowell Return as Bucs Form Practice Squad". Archived from the original on September 5, 2012. Retrieved September 5, 2012.
  6. ^ Brad Wells (September 11, 2012). "Colts sign Bradley Sowell from Bucanneer's practice squad". stampedeblue.com. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  7. ^ "NFL Player Profile: Bradley Sowell". NFL.com. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  8. ^ http://www.amp.azcentral.com/story/news/12-news/2015/02/26/12news-cardinals-bradley-sowell/24077167/[permanent dead link‍]
  9. ^ a b "Arizona Cardinal's Jared Veldheer rated among top free-agent acquisitions". amp.Arizona sports.com. December 3, 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  10. ^ Weinfuss, Josh (January 27, 2016). "Cardinals in search of a long snapper after Mike Leach's retirement". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  11. ^ John Boyle (October 24, 2016). "No surgery for Bradley Sowell and other injury updates from Seahawk's coach Pete Carroll". Seahawks.com. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  12. ^ Bob Condotta (November 16, 2016). "George Fant to remain at left tackle for Seahawks, Bradley Sowell and Garry Gilliam competing at right tackle". Seattletimes.com. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  13. ^ Danny O'Neil (December 24, 2016). "Inactives: Bradley Sowell's turn to sit for Seahawks vs. Cardinals". sports.mynorthwest.com. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  14. ^ Mayer, Larry (May 2, 2017). "Bears sign OT Sowell to 1-year deal". ChicagoBears.com.
  15. ^ Dan Wiederer (May 2, 2017). "Bears add to offensive line depth with Bradley Sowell". ChicagoTribune.com. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
  16. ^ Fishbain, Kevin (December 4, 2019). "Around the Bears locker room: If you could play a different position, what would it be?". The Athletic. Retrieved December 4, 2019. (subscription required)
  17. ^ Mayer, Larry (March 12, 2018). "Bears ink Sowell to two-year extension". ChicagoBears.com.
  18. ^ Perez, Bryan (December 10, 2018). "Santa's Sleigh: Bradley Sowell makes history in Bears' win over Rams Sunday night". USA Today. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
  19. ^ Stankevitz, JJ (January 5, 2019). "Final thoughts: Matt Nagy adds another wrinkle with Bradley Sowell at fullback". NBC Sports Chicago. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  20. ^ Cox, Lorin (May 22, 2019). "Bradley Sowell, Taquan Mizzell move to new positions at Bears OTAs". NBC Sports. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  21. ^ a b Mayer, Larry (October 9, 2019). "Roster Moves: Bears ink Sowell, release Bray". Chicago Bears. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
  22. ^ Barbieri, Alyssa (September 23, 2019). "Bears sign DT Abdullah Anderson, waive TE Bradley Sowell". USA Today. Bears Wire. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  23. ^ Finley, Patrick (September 26, 2019). "Bears cut rookie RB Kerrith Whyte, re-sign TE Bradley Sowell". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
  24. ^ "Roster moves: Bears sign Harris, cut Sowell". ChicagoBears.com. September 28, 2019.
  25. ^ Perez, Bryan (October 1, 2019). "Bears re-sign Bradley Sowell...again". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
  26. ^ Mayer, Larry (October 5, 2019). "Roster moves: Bears elevate Bray". ChicagoBears.com.
  27. ^ Mayer, Larry (November 2, 2019). "Roster Moves: Bears add Vaughters, waive Sowell". ChicagoBears.com.
  28. ^ Williams, Charean (November 4, 2019). "Bears re-sign Bradley Sowell, cut James Vaughters". Profootballtalk.com. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
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