Troy Fumagalli

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Troy Fumagalli
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Fumagalli in the 2019 NFL season
No. 88 – New England Patriots
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1995-02-17) February 17, 1995 (age 26)
Aurora, Illinois
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:Waubonsie Valley
(Aurora, Illinois)
College:Wisconsin
NFL Draft:2018 / Round: 5 / Pick: 156
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • All-American (2017)
  • Kwalick–Clark Tight End of the Year (2017)
  • First-team All-Big Ten (2017)
  • Second-team All-Big Ten (2016)
  • Cotton Bowl Classic MVP (2017)
Career NFL statistics as of 2021
Receptions:14
Receiving yards:118
Receiving touchdowns:2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Troy Fumagalli (born February 17, 1995) is an American football tight end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin.

Early years[]

Fumagalli was born with amniotic band constriction, which forced doctors to amputate part of his left index finger a few days after he was born.[1][2][3] He attended Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, Illinois. During his career, he had 172 tackles and four sacks on defense and 64 receptions for 1,770 yards on offense. He committed to the University of Wisconsin to play college football.[4]

College career[]

Fumagalli with the Wisconsin in 2017

After redshirting his first year at Wisconsin in 2013, Fumagalli appeared in all 14 games, with two starts, in 2014. He finished the season with 14 receptions for 187 yards.[5] As a sophomore in 2015, he played in 11 games with four starts and had 28 receptions for 313 yards and one touchdown.[6] As a junior in 2016, Fumagalli had 47 receptions for 580 yards and two touchdowns.[7][8] He was named the Offensive MVP of the 2017 Cotton Bowl Classic after recording six receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown.[9][10]

Professional career[]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Bench press
6 ft 4+3⁄4 in
(1.95 m) 		247 lb
(112 kg) 		32+1⁄8 in
(0.82 m) 		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		 14 reps
All values from NFL Combine[11]

Denver Broncos[]

Fumagalli was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round with the 156th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2018.[13] Fumagalli recorded his first NFL touchdown in a 27–23 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11 of the 2019 season.[14]

On September 5, 2020, Fumagalli was waived/injured by the Broncos,[15] and subsequently reverted to the team's injured reserve list the next day.[16] He was waived with an injury settlement on September 8.[17]

Houston Texans[]

On September 14, 2020, Fumagalli was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.[18] He was released on October 27.[19]

Denver Broncos (second stint)[]

On November 9, 2020, the Broncos signed Fumagalli to their practice squad.[20] He was elevated to the active roster on November 14, November 21, November 28, and December 5 for the team's weeks 10, 11, 12, and 13 games against the Las Vegas Raiders, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, and Kansas City Chiefs, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[21][22][23][24] He was promoted to the active roster on December 12.[25] In Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers, Fumagalli had the most productive game of his professional career, catching four passes for 53 yards in a 32–27 Broncos win.[26]

New England Patriots[]

On May 27, 2021, Fumagalli signed with the New England Patriots.[27] He was waived/injured on August 17 and placed on injured reserve.[28]

References[]

  1. ^ Galloway, Jason (November 6, 2014). "Badgers football: Tight end Troy Fumagalli missing a finger, but doesn't miss balls thrown his way". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  2. ^ Wilcox, George M. (August 6, 2014). "Missing finger doesn't deter Waubonsie's Fumagalli". Chicago Sun Times.
  3. ^ "For Wisconsin tight end Troy Fumagalli, amputated finger is no big deal".
  4. ^ "Tight end Fumagalli commits to Wisconsin".
  5. ^ "Troy Fumagalli excited for role in Chryst offense".
  6. ^ "Troy Fumagalli avoids scare, ready for LSU".
  7. ^ Galloway, Jason. "Badgers football spring practice preview: Wisconsin tight end Troy Fumagalli returns for senior year". wiscnews.com.
  8. ^ Galloway, Jason. "Badgers football: Even bigger role expected for tight end Troy Fumagalli after strong 2016 season". Lacrosse Tribune.
  9. ^ "TE Troy Fumagalli helps Wisconsin spoil Western Michigan's perfect season in Cotton Bowl". January 2, 2017.
  10. ^ "Wisconsin's Troy Fumagalli an X-factor in Cotton Bowl win over Western Michigan".
  11. ^ "Troy Fumagalli Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  12. ^ "Broncos select tight end, Troy Fumagalli in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft". MileHighReport.com. April 28, 2018. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  13. ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 1, 2018). "Broncos trim roster to 53 players". DenverBroncos.com.
  14. ^ "Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings – November 17th, 2019". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  15. ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 5, 2020). "Broncos make series of transactions to reach 53-man roster limit". DenverBroncos.com.
  16. ^ "Broncos' Troy Fumagalli: Reverts to injured reserve". CBSSports.com. September 6, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
  17. ^ "Troy Fumagalli: Reaches injury settlement". CBSSports.com. September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
  18. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (9/14)". HoustonTexans.com. September 14, 2020.
  19. ^ Wilson, Aaron (October 27, 2020). "Texans re-sign C.J. Prosise, cut Troy Fumagalli". HoustonChronicle.com. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  20. ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 9, 2020). "Broncos sign TE Troy Fumagalli, OL Jon Halapio to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  21. ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 14, 2020). "Broncos elevate three players to game-day roster for #DENvsLV". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  22. ^ "Broncos activate T Elijah Wilkinson from IR to active roster". DenverBroncos.com. November 21, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  23. ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 28, 2020). "Broncos elevate Troy Fumagalli, Josh Watson, Alijah Holder as COVID-19 Replacements for #NOvsDEN". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  24. ^ DiLalla, Aric (December 5, 2020). "Broncos activate FB/TE Andrew Beck from IR". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  25. ^ DiLalla, Aric (December 12, 2020). "Broncos add several players to active roster ahead of #DENvsCAR". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  26. ^ "Broncos' Troy Fumagalli Has Career Day in Carolina". CBSSports.com. December 14, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  27. ^ "Patriots Sign TE Troy Fumagalli; Release LB LaRoy Reynolds and FB Danny Vitale". Patriots.com. May 27, 2021.
  28. ^ "Patriots Release TE Troy Fumagalli". Patriots.com. August 17, 2021.

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