George Winn (American football)

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George Winn
No. 38 Detroit Lions
Position: Running back
Personal information
Date of birth: (1990-11-10) November 10, 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth: Southfield, Michigan
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Career information
High school: University of Detroit (MI) Jesuit
College: Cincinnati
Undrafted: 2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 15, 2015
Rushing attempts: 23
Rushing yards: 74
Rushing average: 3.2
Rushing touchdowns: 0
Player stats at NFL.com

George Winn (born November 10, 1990) is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). Winn is a 2008 graduate of the University of Detroit Jesuit High School. He played college football at Cincinnati. He originally signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2013.

Professional career

Houston Texans

On April 28, 2013, Winn signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent.

New England Patriots

On June 17, 2013, he signed with the New England Patriots.[1]

Oakland Raiders

On October 2, 2013, he signed with the Oakland Raiders as a member of the practice squad. The Raiders released Winn from the practice squad on October 15, 2013.[2]

Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers signed Winn to their practice squad on October 22, 2013.[3] He was released on November 19, 2013 and replaced by Ray Graham, another undrafted free agent initially signed by the Houston Texans.

Dallas Cowboys

On December 4, 2013, Winn signed with the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.[4] The Cowboys waived Winn on December 17, 2013.[5]

Detroit Lions

During the 2014 offseason, Winn tried out for the Atlanta Falcons,[6] but was not signed. Afterwards, the Detroit Lions signed him on July 16, 2014.[7] He played twelve games for the Lions in 2014, gaining 73 yards on 19 carries.[8] He was placed on the Lions' practice at the start of the 2015 season, but moved to the main club on October 19 after an injury to Zach Zenner.[8]

Personal life

Winn is the cousin of former NFL wide receiver Derrick Mason .[9] His first cousin, L. Webber, is the sister-in-law of former NBA player Chris Webber.

References

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External links

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  4. ↑ Cowboys fill out practice squad
  5. ↑ Durant to IR; Nevis Among 3 Released; LB Lemon Returns
  6. ↑ Falcons to Have 24 Players in For Tryout
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