John Denney
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John Sifford Denney (born December 13, 1978) is an American former professional
Early years
Denney was born to Craig and Sheri Denney in
Denney attended Westlake middle school. Denney was a three-year letterman at
College career
Ricks College
Despite being recruited by
Brigham Young University
After a season at Ricks College, Denney transferred to Brigham Young University and was redshirted in 2001.[1]
A neck injury sidelined Denney early during his sophomore season in 2002, but he went on to start seven games at left defensive end for the team.[1] He recorded 25 tackles (eight solo) on the season, including five-tackle performances against Colorado State and Utah.[1] Additionally, Denney earned Academic All-Mountain West honors.[1]
As a junior in 2003, Denney earned Academic All-Mountain West honors for the second straight season while starting 12 games at defensive end.
Denney recorded 27 tackles (8.5 for losses) during his senior season in addition to 4.5 sacks and a forced fumble.[2] Following the season, he was chosen to play in the Hula Bowl.[2]
During his three-year career at BYU, Denney started 29 of the 32 games in which he played and recorded 94 tackles.[2] He also handled long snapping duties for the Cougars throughout his career.[2] He majored in business management.[2]
Professional career
Miami Dolphins
After going
In February 2006, Denney underwent surgery on an injured elbow.[3] He played in every game for the Dolphins for the second straight season, recording five tackles.[2] Denney recorded two tackles and recovered a Brad Kassell fumble on a punt against the New York Jets on December 25, leading to a game-tying Olindo Mare field goal in the fourth quarter.[2]
On March 22, 2007, the Dolphins re-signed Denney to a four-year contract through the 2010 season.[4] That season, he appeared in all 16 games for the Dolphins for the third straight year and recorded three special teams tackles.[2]
Through his first three NFL seasons, Dolphins
On August 15, 2013, Denney signed a three-year extension at an $1,150,029 average per year.
On March 9, 2017, Denney re-signed with the Dolphins.[5]
On March 15, 2018, Denney re-signed with the Dolphins for one year.[6] As of the 2018 season, he is the longest tenured player on the Dolphins roster, having been with the team since 2005. He is second in Dolphins history in games played, behind only Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Marino.
On February 8, 2019, Denney signed a one-year contract extension with the Dolphins.[7] He was released on September 2, 2019, as the longest-tenured Dolphin.[8]
New Orleans Saints
On January 11, 2021, Denney was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad.[9] On January 13, 2021, Denney was released,[10] but re-signed with the practice squad on January 16.[11] His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 25, 2021.[12]
Personal life
Denney is the younger brother of former Buffalo Bills defensive end Ryan Denney.[2] Their younger brother, Brett, was also a defensive end for the Cougars.[2]
Denney and his wife Christy have three sons and two daughters - Austin, Brock, Weston, Gracie, and Bailey.[2] He lists his favorite movie as The Endless Summer II, favorite TV show as Seinfeld and favorite recording artist as Dave Matthews.[2]
In 2016, Denney earned a
See also
- List of most consecutive games played by National Football League players
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "BYU Football Athlete Profile (John Denney)". BYUCougars.com. Retrieved July 5, 2008.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "TEAM: Roster John Denney Profile". MiamiDolphins.com. Archived from the original on July 1, 2008. Retrieved July 5, 2008.
- ^ "KFFL - John Denney, DL". KFFL.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2014. Retrieved July 5, 2008.
- ^ "John Denney". Rotoworld.com. Archived from the original on November 16, 2007. Retrieved July 5, 2008.
- ^ Nogle, Kevin (March 9, 2017). "Dolphins re-sign John Denney". ThePhinsider.com.
- ^ Kelly,Omar (March 15, 2018). "Miami Dolphins re-sign long snapper John Denney".
- ^ Gantt, Darin (February 8, 2019). "Dolphins bring back John Denney for another year". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sport.
- ^ "Dolphins Sign John Jenkins, Taybor Pepper". MiamiDolphins.com. September 2, 2019. Archived from the original on May 22, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
- ^ Just, Amie (January 11, 2021). "Saints to sign 42-year-old long snapper John Denney to practice squad". Nola. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ Just, Amie (January 13, 2021). "Saints shuffle practice squad roster, release veterans K Blair Walsh, LS John Denney". NOLA.com. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
- ^ Johnson, Luke (January 17, 2021). "Saints make flurry of roster moves, activate WR Tre'Quan Smith off injured reserve". NOLA. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ Terrell, Katherine [@Kat_Terrell] (January 25, 2021). "On the transaction wire today: The contracts of John Denny, Tommylee Lewis, Cameron Tom and Blair Walsh expired, essentially meaning the Saints did not sign them to reserve/futures deals from the practice squad. Doesn't mean they can't or won't end up in New Orleans though" (Tweet). Retrieved February 18, 2021 – via Twitter.
- Palm Beach Post. Archived from the originalon June 24, 2018. Retrieved June 24, 2018.