Andrew Dowell

Andrew Dowell (born November 16, 1996) is an American football linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan State.

Andrew Dowell
No. 50 – New Orleans Saints
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1996-11-16) November 16, 1996
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio)
College:Michigan State (2015–2018)
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2021
Total tackles:15
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

College career

Dowell played 13 games as a true freshman, mainly on special teams, leading the team with 10 tackles on specials teams. As a sophomore he made eight starts at linebacker and as a junior started all 13 games as a star linebacker, ranking second on the team with 74 tackles. During his senior season he earned an honorable mention for the All-Big Ten by coaches and media, and earned the MSU Tommy Love Award for most improved player on defense. He again started all 13 games at linebacker, making 97 tackles (ranking him 10th in the Big Ten) along with career high tackles for losses (8.5), pass break-ups (9) and sacks (3.5).[1] While at Michigan State, he played alongside his twin-brother David.[2]

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Dowell was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2019.[3] He was waived by Dallas, with an injury designation, on August 1, 2019.[4] He was waived from injured reserve on August 10, 2019.

New Orleans Saints

Dowell signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad on November 20, 2019.[5] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on January 7, 2020.[6] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[7] He was elevated to the active roster on January 2, 2021, for the team's week 17 game against the Carolina Panthers, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[8] On January 18, 2021, he signed a reserve/future contract at the conclusion of the 2020 season.[9]

2021 season

Dowell made the New Orleans Saints' 53-man roster following the 2021 training camp.[10][11] On September 26, 2021, in week 3, he blocked a punt against the New England Patriots' punter Jake Bailey in the second-quarter.[12] On December 19, 2021, in a week 15 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Dowell became the first NFL player in 2021 to record 5 special teams stops (four solo) in a single game.[13] He played in 16 games and finished the 2021 regular season tied for fourth in the league with 15 special teams tackles.

2022 season

Dowell appeared in all 17 regular season games for the Saints in 2022, racking up two forced fumbles and 7 combined tackles. He did not receive a qualifying offer following the season and became a free agent on March 15, 2023.[14]

References
  1. "Andrew Dowell". Michigan State Athletics. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  2. "Bro, no mo: David Dowell adapting to life at MSU without twin Andrew". The Detroit News. 3 August 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  3. "MSU LB Andrew Dowell signs with Dallas Cowboys as UDFA". Spartans Wire. 1 May 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  4. "Andrew Dowell: Cut loose by 'Boys". CBS Sports. 1 August 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  5. "Updated Saints practice squad after signing LB Andrew Dowell". Saints Wire. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  6. "Saints sign 9 of 10 practice squad players to reserve/future deals". Nola.com. 6 January 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  7. "Saints trim down to 53-man roster". Fox8. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  8. "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. January 2, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  9. "Saints sign Christian Ringo, 13 more to Reserve/Future contracts". ESPN 1420. 21 January 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  10. "Andrew Dowell has made the New Orleans Saints 53-man roster". Spartans Wire. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  11. "Saints 53-Man Roster 2021 New Orleans Saints released several players to meet the NFL's 53-man roster deadline". si.com. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  12. Andrew Dowell blocks the punt vs. New England (Saints). 26 September 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  13. "New Orleans Saints notes from 9-0 win over Tampa Bay Buccaneers". New Orleans Saints. 19 December 2019. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  14. "Saints make a surprising decision at the beginning of free agency". atozsports.com. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.