Mike McGlynn

Mike McGlynn

McGlynn in August 2009.
No. 66     Cincinnati Bengals
Center
Personal information
Date of birth: March 8, 1985 (1985-03-08) (age 26)
Place of birth: Austintown, Ohio
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	Weight: 315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
College: Pittsburgh
NFL Draft: 2008 / Round: 4 / Pick: 109
Debuted in 2008 for the Philadelphia Eagles
Career history
Philadelphia Eagles (2008–2010) Cincinnati Bengals (2011–present)
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
None
Career NFL statistics as of Week 14, 2010
Games played	16
Games started	12
Stats at NFL.com

Michael Ryan "Mike" McGlynn (born March 8, 1985) is an American football center for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Pittsburgh.

Early years

McGlynn played high school football at Austintown-Fitch High School in Austintown, Ohio.

College career

McGlynn started from 2004–2007 at right offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

McGlynn was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round (109th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year contract with the team on June 4, 2008.^[1]

During the 2008 season, McGlynn was the backup left guard to Todd Herremans, and later Nick Cole. He was placed on injured reserve on January 7, 2009 due to a torn hamstring suffered in a Wild Card Playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings.^[2]

McGlynn was inactive for every game of the 2009 season. After Jamaal Jackson suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in week 16 against the Denver Broncos, McGlynn was the backup center behind Nick Cole for the rest of the season.^[3]

McGlynn became the starting center for the Eagles after Jackson suffered a torn triceps tendon before the start of the 2010 NFL season.^[4] He caught the first pass of his NFL career off a deflection on September 12, 2010. It came from Kevin Kolb and went for one yard.

McGlynn was released on September 3, 2011, during final roster cuts.

Cincinnati Bengals

On September 4, McGlynn was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals.

References

1. ^ "Samuel, Jackson pull hamstrings in practice". ESPN.com. June 4, 2008. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3426568. Retrieved 2010-12-18. 
2. ^ Patton, Steve (January 8, 2009). "Andrews back on practice field, but not ready to play". Reading Eagle. http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=120356. Retrieved 2010-12-18. 
3. ^ Grotz, Bob (December 29, 2009). "Jackson lost for season with knee injury". The Times Herald. http://www.timesherald.com/articles/2009/12/29/sports/doc4b39736165e52269575355.txt?viewmode=fullstory. Retrieved 2010-12-18. 
4. ^ "Kolb, Bradley don't pass tests; Vick to take first-team reps". Philadelphia Daily News. September 15, 2010. http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/dneagles/Kolb_Bradley_dont_pass_tests_Vick_to_take_first-team_reps.html. Retrieved 2010-12-18. 

External links

• Philadelphia Eagles bio
• Pittsburgh Panthers bio

Sporting positions
Preceded by Nick Cole	Philadelphia Eagles Starting Centers 2010	Succeeded by Jason Kelce