Rollin Putzier
No. 76, 64 | |||
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Position: | Defensive tackle | ||
Personal information | |||
Born: | Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, U.S. | December 10, 1965||
Died: | April 25, 2018 Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. | (aged 52)||
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
Weight: | 279 lb (127 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | Post Falls (ID) | ||
College: | Oregon | ||
NFL draft: | 1988 / Round: 4 / Pick: 88 | ||
Career history | |||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
Career NFL statistics | |||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Rollin William Putzier (December 10, 1965 – April 25, 2018) was an American football player. He played
Early career
Born and raised in
Professional career
Height | Weight | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
279 lb (127 kg) |
10+1⁄4 in (0.26 m) |
4.99 s | 1.78 s | 2.96 s | 4.48 s | 29.5 in (0.75 m) |
8 ft 10 in (2.69 m) |
22 reps |
Green Bay Packers
Putzier was drafted by the
Pittsburgh Steelers
On September 7, 1988, Putzier was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a one-year contract.[4] He was cut the following day after failing a physical exam,[6] likely due to a broken foot suffered in training camp with the Packers.[5] He re-signed with the team on November 2, and played in five games during the latter portion of the season.[6]
Putzier was waived on July 28, 1989 after security personnel found two unloaded pistols at his training camp residence.[6]
San Francisco 49ers
Shortly after his release from the Steelers, Putzier signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[7]
On August 29, 1989, Putzier was suspended four games by the NFL for steroid usage.[8] He was reinstated by the league on September 26.[9] He played in twelve regular season games, but did not make the team's playoff roster and did not participate in Super Bowl XXIV, which the 49ers won.[10]
He was waived by the 49ers during final roster cuts on September 3, 1990.[11]
Denver Broncos
Putzier spent part of the 1991 training camp with the Denver Broncos before being cut.[12]
Montreal Machine (WLAF)
Putzier spent the 1991 season with the
London Monarchs (WLAF)
Putzier was drafted by the London Monarchs in the 1995 WLAF draft.[15]
Post-football life
After his football career ended, Putzier moved to Huntsville, Alabama, married, had children, divorced, and worked as a bouncer.[16][17] His Super Bowl XXIV ring was stolen when Putzier was shot trying to break up a 2008 fight in the parking lot of the apartment complex he was living in.[16] He was in the intensive care unit for three weeks after the shooting, including time spent in an induced coma and on a ventilator.[18] He died in Huntsville on April 25, 2018, at the age of 52.[19]
References
- ^ a b Conrad, John (April 25, 1988). "Rams draft Ducks' Newman". Eugene Register-Guard. Eugene, Oregon. p. 4C – via Google News.
- ^ "Putzier's name should be early". Spokane Spokesman-Review. April 21, 1988. Retrieved September 10, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ a b "Steelers Sign ex-Duck Putzier". Eugene Register-Guard. September 7, 1988. Retrieved September 10, 2020 – via Google News.
- ^ a b Boling, Dave (December 12, 1988). "Post Falls' Putzier adjusting to life in dog-eat-dog NFL". Spokane Spokesman-Review. Retrieved September 10, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Putzier cut after guns found in room". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. September 2, 1989. Retrieved September 10, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Boling, Dave (August 22, 1989). "Putzier hopes change of team will bring luck". Spokane Chronicle. Retrieved September 10, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "N.F.L. Bans 15 for Drugs or Steroids". The New York Times. August 30, 1989. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ "NFL Reinstates 11 Steroid Offenders". The Oklahoman. September 27, 1989. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ Jenkins, Jim (August 1, 1990). "Putzier's health gives him a chance in camp". Sacramento Bee. Retrieved September 10, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Jenkins, Jim (September 4, 1990). "49ers may re-sign waived players". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Retrieved September 10, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Goldberg, Dave (August 21, 1991). "Giants delay QB choice; teams begin to cut back". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved September 10, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Goldberg, Dave (March 3, 1991). "No-name players try one more time". The Anniston Star. Retrieved September 10, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "WLAF draft". The Courier-News. Newspapers.com. February 21, 1991. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ a b "Idaho players await the return of WLAF". South Idaho Press. February 23, 1995. Retrieved September 10, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Valuable property stolen from former NFL player". WAFF. August 21, 2008. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ Cumbow, Victoria (December 29, 2010). "Newspaper carrier saves family in house fire". The Huntsville Times. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ McLaughlin, Budd (July 27, 2008). "Pals help bouncer get back on his feet". AL.com. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ "Rollin Putzier Obituary". Legacy. 29 April 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
- Obituary