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{{Short description|American football player (born 1985)}}
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* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})
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'''Anthony Dewayne McDaniel''' (born January 20, 1985) is an [[American football]] [[defensive tackle]] who is currently a [[New Orleans Saints]]. He was signed by the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2006. He played [[college football]] at [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee]]. McDaniel has also played for the [[Miami Dolphins]], [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] and [[Seattle Seahawks]].
'''Anthony Dewayne McDaniel''' (born January 20, 1985) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[defensive tackle]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee Volunteers]]. McDaniel was signed by the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2006. He also played for the [[Miami Dolphins]], [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], [[Seattle Seahawks]], [[New Orleans Saints]], and [[San Francisco 49ers]].


==College career==
==College career==
McDaniel played college football at the [[University of Tennessee]] but was dismissed from the team after assaulting a fellow Tennessee student during a pick up basketball game. He left college as a junior to enter the [[NFL Draft]] and was picked up by Jacksonville as an undrafted [[free-agent]].
McDaniel played college football at the [[University of Tennessee]] but was dismissed from the team after assaulting a fellow Tennessee student during a pick up basketball game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tony McDaniel - Football |url=https://utsports.com/sports/football/roster/tony-mcdaniel/14655 |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=University of Tennessee Athletics |language=en}}</ref> He left college as a junior to enter the [[NFL Draft]] and was picked up by Jacksonville as an undrafted [[free-agent]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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===Jacksonville Jaguars===
===Jacksonville Jaguars===


McDaniel played in 11 games as reserve [[defensive tackle]] for the Jaguars during the 2006 season. McDaniel finished the year with 21 tackles and one sack. He was inactive for final five games as he battled a hip injury.
McDaniel played in 11 games as reserve [[defensive tackle]] for the Jaguars during the 2006 season. McDaniel finished the year with 21 tackles and one sack. He was inactive for the final five games of the season while battling a hip injury.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tony McDaniel 2006 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McDaTo20/gamelog/2006/ |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


===Miami Dolphins===
===Miami Dolphins===
On March 19, 2009, McDaniel was traded to the [[Miami Dolphins]] for a seventh-round pick in the [[2009 NFL Draft]].
On March 19, 2009, McDaniel was traded to the [[Miami Dolphins]] for a seventh-round pick in the [[2009 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stellino |first=Vito |date=March 20, 2009 |title=Jaguars agree to deal McDaniel |url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2009/03/20/stub-199/15992070007/ |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=The Florida Times-Union |language=en-US}}</ref>


===Seattle Seahawks===
===Seattle Seahawks===
On March 28, 2013, McDaniel signed a one-year contract with the [[Seattle Seahawks]].<ref>[http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Defensive-tackle-Tony-McDaniel-signs-with-Seahawks/405a5da7-2f1c-4be8-9710-3c7d998bb4a5 Defensive tackle Tony McDaniel signs with Seahawks]</ref> McDaniel and the Seahawks won [[Super Bowl XLVIII]] 43-8 over the Denver Broncos in February 2014, and would lose [[Super Bowl XLIX]] 28-24 to the New England Patriots the next season. On August 2, 2015, McDaniel was released for salary cap reasons after the Seahawks signed [[Russell Wilson]] and [[Bobby Wagner]] to long-term extensions that offseason.<ref>{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000505845/article/amid-budget-cuts-seahawks-part-ways-with-dt-tony-mcdaniel|title=Tony McDaniel released by Seattle Seahawks|first=Conor|last=Orr|date=August 2, 2015|accessdate=2015-08-02}}</ref>
On March 28, 2013, McDaniel signed a one-year contract with the [[Seattle Seahawks]].<ref>[http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Defensive-tackle-Tony-McDaniel-signs-with-Seahawks/405a5da7-2f1c-4be8-9710-3c7d998bb4a5 Defensive tackle Tony McDaniel signs with Seahawks]</ref> McDaniel and the Seahawks won [[Super Bowl XLVIII]] 43–8 over the Denver Broncos in February 2014, and would lose [[Super Bowl XLIX]] 28–24 to the New England Patriots the next season. On August 2, 2015, McDaniel was released for salary cap reasons after the Seahawks signed [[Russell Wilson]] and [[Bobby Wagner]] to long-term extensions that offseason.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Orr |first=Conor |date=August 2, 2015 |title=Tony McDaniel released by Seattle Seahawks |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/tony-mcdaniel-released-by-seattle-seahawks-0ap3000000505845 |access-date=August 2, 2015 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>


===Tampa Bay Buccaneers===
===Tampa Bay Buccaneers===
On August 10, 2015, McDaniel signed a one-year contract with the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Wesseling|first1=Chris|title=Tony McDaniel, Buccaneers strike one-year deal|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000508455/article/tony-mcdaniel-buccaneers-strike-oneyear-deal|publisher=NFL.com|accessdate=11 August 2015}}</ref>
On August 10, 2015, McDaniel signed a one-year contract with the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=August 10, 2015 |title=Tony McDaniel, Buccaneers strike one-year deal |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/tony-mcdaniel-buccaneers-strike-one-year-deal-0ap3000000508455 |access-date=December 30, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>


===Seattle Seahawks (second stint)===
===Seattle Seahawks (second stint)===
On August 16, 2016, McDaniel signed with his former team.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign Defensive Tackle Tony McDaniel, Waive/Injured Cornerback Stanley Jean-Baptiste|url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2016/08/16/seahawks-sign-defensive-tackle-tony-mcdaniel-waiveinjured-cornerback-stanley-jean|website=Seahawks.com}}</ref>
On August 16, 2016, McDaniel signed with his former team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seahawks Sign Defensive Tackle Tony McDaniel, Waive/Injured Cornerback Stanley Jean-Baptiste |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2016/08/16/seahawks-sign-defensive-tackle-tony-mcdaniel-waiveinjured-cornerback-stanley-jean |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref>


===New Orleans Saints===
===New Orleans Saints===
On June 16, 2017, McDaniel signed with the [[New Orleans Saints]].<ref>{{cite web|title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves|url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-announce-roster-moves/ed0d551b-d6b1-40dc-9880-e2535db77786|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=June 16, 2017}}</ref> He was released on September 2, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Orleans Saints make 37 roster moves|url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-make-37-roster-moves/772dc16b-7962-4363-b7a8-85db4dd37f90|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=September 2, 2017}}</ref>
On June 16, 2017, McDaniel signed with the [[New Orleans Saints]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 16, 2017 |title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves |url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-announce-roster-moves/ed0d551b-d6b1-40dc-9880-e2535db77786 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806222745/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-announce-roster-moves/ed0d551b-d6b1-40dc-9880-e2535db77786 |archive-date=August 6, 2017 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}}</ref> He was released on September 2, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 2, 2017 |title=New Orleans Saints make 37 roster moves |url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-make-37-roster-moves/772dc16b-7962-4363-b7a8-85db4dd37f90 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170907012955/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-make-37-roster-moves/772dc16b-7962-4363-b7a8-85db4dd37f90 |archive-date=September 7, 2017 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}}</ref>


===San Francisco 49ers===
===San Francisco 49ers===
On October 17, 2017, McDaniel signed with the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers Announce a Pair of Roster Moves|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-a-Pair-of-Roster-Moves/4d4713bd-01b7-4e48-971c-c3734005ed9a?sf122884096=1|website=49ers.com|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref> On November 13, 2017, McDaniel was released by the 49ers.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers Release McDaniel, Place OL Flynn on Injured Reserve|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Release-McDaniel-Place-OL-Flynn-on-Injured-Reserve/48bbe646-9bc9-49e8-8500-decba0aac41b?sf167558187=1|website=49ers.com|date=November 13, 2017}}</ref>
On October 17, 2017, McDaniel signed with the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 17, 2017 |title=49ers Announce a Pair of Roster Moves |url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-a-Pair-of-Roster-Moves/4d4713bd-01b7-4e48-971c-c3734005ed9a?sf122884096=1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226031556/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-a-Pair-of-Roster-Moves/4d4713bd-01b7-4e48-971c-c3734005ed9a?sf122884096=1 |archive-date=December 26, 2017 |website=49ers.com}}</ref> On November 13, 2017, McDaniel was released by the 49ers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 13, 2017 |title=49ers Release McDaniel, Place OL Flynn on Injured Reserve |url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Release-McDaniel-Place-OL-Flynn-on-Injured-Reserve/48bbe646-9bc9-49e8-8500-decba0aac41b?sf167558187=1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171114093523/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Release-McDaniel-Place-OL-Flynn-on-Injured-Reserve/48bbe646-9bc9-49e8-8500-decba0aac41b?sf167558187=1 |archive-date=November 14, 2017 |website=49ers.com}}</ref>

===New Orleans Saints (second stint)===
On December 27, 2017, McDaniel re-signed with the Saints.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams, Charean |date=December 26, 2017 |title=Saints sign Tony McDaniel |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/12/26/saints-sign-tony-mcdaniel/ |website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on January 10, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2018 |title=Saints place DT Tony McDaniel on injured reserve |url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/01/saints_place_dt_tony_mcdaniel.html#incart_river_index |website=NOLA.com}}</ref> He was released by the Saints on February 6, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alper, Josh |date=February 6, 2018 |title=Saints release Tony McDaniel |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/02/06/saints-release-tony-mcdaniel/ |website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com}}</ref>


==Legal troubles==
==Legal troubles==


===2005===
===2005===
In January 2005, McDaniel assaulted fellow University of Tennessee student, Edward Goodrich, during a pick-up basketball game for which Goodrich received 4 broken bones and needed a metal plate inserted into his face to repair injuries. McDaniel, originally charged with aggravated assault, a [[felony]], pleaded guilty to [[misdemeanor]] assault and agreed to pay [[restitution]] to Goodrich for an undisclosed amount. Goodrich had filed an $800,000 lawsuit against McDaniel in [[Knox County, Tennessee|Knox County]] [[Circuit Court]].<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2006-01-14-notes_x.htm | work=USA Today | title=Notes: Matua third USC player to opt for NFL | date=2006-01-15}}</ref>
In January 2005, McDaniel assaulted fellow University of Tennessee student, Edward Goodrich, during a pick-up basketball game for which Goodrich received four broken bones and needed a metal plate inserted into his face to repair injuries. McDaniel, originally charged with aggravated assault, a [[felony]], pleaded guilty to [[misdemeanor]] assault and agreed to pay [[restitution]] to Goodrich for an undisclosed amount. Goodrich had filed an $800,000 lawsuit against McDaniel in [[Knox County, Tennessee|Knox County]] [[Circuit Court]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 15, 2006 |title=Notes: Matua third USC player to opt for NFL |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2006-01-14-notes_x.htm |work=USA Today}}</ref>


===2010===
===2010===
On February 6, 2010, McDaniel was arrested on the charge of domestic battery against his girlfriend which allegedly occurred in the driveway of his [[Broward County, Florida|Broward County Florida]] residence. He was released on [[bail bondsman|bond]] the following day.<ref>[http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/crime/miami-dolphins-player-tony-mcdaniel-charged-with-domestic-220728.html Miami Dolphins player Tony McDaniel charged with domestic violence<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> McDaniel was the first of two [[defensive lineman]] for the [[Miami Dolphins]], [[Phillip Merling]] being the second, to be [[arrested]] and charged with battery against a female during the 2010 offseason.<ref>[http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-miami-dolphin-merling-arrested-20100527,0,3231799.story Sun Sentinel "Miami Dolphins' Phillip Merling accused of assault on pregnant woman"]<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
On February 6, 2010, McDaniel was arrested on the charge of domestic battery against his girlfriend which allegedly occurred in the driveway of his [[Broward County, Florida|Broward County Florida]] residence. He was released on [[bail bondsman|bond]] the following day.<ref>[http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/crime/miami-dolphins-player-tony-mcdaniel-charged-with-domestic-220728.html Miami Dolphins player Tony McDaniel charged with domestic violence<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> McDaniel was the first of two [[defensive lineman]] for the [[Miami Dolphins]], [[Phillip Merling]] being the second, to be [[arrested]] and charged with battery against a female during the 2010 offseason.<ref>[http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-miami-dolphin-merling-arrested-20100527,0,3231799.story Sun Sentinel "Miami Dolphins' Phillip Merling accused of assault on pregnant woman"]</ref>


The charges were later reduced to disorderly contact, a misdemeanor. He pleaded no contest, was sentenced to six months probation, and was required to attend counseling.<ref>[http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2010-09-16/sports/fl-miami-dolphins-tony-mcdaniel-0917-20100916_1_fill-ins-dolphins-coach-tony-sparano-void Sun Sentinel "Defensive end Tony McDaniel hopes to fill Dolphins' void Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said he's "anxious" to see how Tony McDaniel performs as a starter"]<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> After pleading no contest, the NFL suspended McDaniel one game, without pay, for violating the league's personal conduct policy.<ref>[http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2010/09/27/de-tony-mcdaniel-suspended-one-game-for-february-incident/ Palm Beach Post "DE Tony McDaniel suspended one game for February incident"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101005004650/http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2010/09/27/de-tony-mcdaniel-suspended-one-game-for-february-incident/ |date=2010-10-05 }}<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-mcdaniel-suspended-0928-20100926,0,3699523.story Sun Sentinel "NFL suspends Dolphins DL McDaniel for one game"]<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
The charges were later reduced to disorderly contact, a misdemeanor. He pleaded no contest, was sentenced to six months probation, and was required to attend counseling.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100920093738/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2010-09-16/sports/fl-miami-dolphins-tony-mcdaniel-0917-20100916_1_fill-ins-dolphins-coach-tony-sparano-void Sun Sentinel "Defensive end Tony McDaniel hopes to fill Dolphins' void Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said he's "anxious" to see how Tony McDaniel performs as a starter"]</ref> After pleading no contest, the NFL suspended McDaniel one game, without pay, for violating the league's personal conduct policy.<ref>[http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2010/09/27/de-tony-mcdaniel-suspended-one-game-for-february-incident/ Palm Beach Post "DE Tony McDaniel suspended one game for February incident"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101005004650/http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2010/09/27/de-tony-mcdaniel-suspended-one-game-for-february-incident/ |date=October 5, 2010 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-mcdaniel-suspended-0928-20100926,0,3699523.story Sun Sentinel "NFL suspends Dolphins DL McDaniel for one game"]</ref>


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| source = Jaguars head coach [[Jack Del Rio]] on McDaniel in August 2008<ref name="Quote">{{cite web|url=http://www.kffl.com/player/13570/nfl/news |title=KFFL - Tony McDaniel, DL |work=KFFL.com |accessdate=25 March 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224083924/http://www.kffl.com/player/13570/nfl/news |archivedate=24 February 2012 |df= }}</ref>
| source = Jaguars head coach [[Jack Del Rio]] on McDaniel in August 2008<ref name="Quote">{{Cite web |title=KFFL – Tony McDaniel, DL |url=http://www.kffl.com/player/13570/nfl/news |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224083924/http://www.kffl.com/player/13570/nfl/news |archive-date=24 February 2012 |access-date=25 March 2009 |website=KFFL.com}}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/tony_mcdaniel_140755.html Tennessee Volunteers bio]
*[http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/tony_mcdaniel_140755.html Tennessee Volunteers bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20130412113059/http://www.seahawks.com/team/roster/tony-mcdaniel/6af6f136-6d43-4a5f-bc86-d31defbeeb4a Seattle Seahawks bio]
*[http://prod.www.dolphins.clubs.nfl.com/team/roster/Tony-McDaniel/80a7053c-e07e-4fd2-b6c1-07393c4477ad Miami Dolphins bio]


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Latest revision as of 17:55, 16 September 2024

Tony McDaniel
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McDaniel with the Miami Dolphins
No. 78, 93, 99
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1985-01-20) January 20, 1985 (age 39)
Hartsville, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:Keenan (Columbia, South Carolina)
College:Tennessee
Undrafted:2006
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:278
Sacks:11.5
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:3

Anthony Dewayne McDaniel (born January 20, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers. McDaniel was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He also played for the Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Seattle Seahawks, New Orleans Saints, and San Francisco 49ers.

College career

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McDaniel played college football at the University of Tennessee but was dismissed from the team after assaulting a fellow Tennessee student during a pick up basketball game.[1] He left college as a junior to enter the NFL Draft and was picked up by Jacksonville as an undrafted free-agent.

Professional career

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Jacksonville Jaguars

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McDaniel played in 11 games as reserve defensive tackle for the Jaguars during the 2006 season. McDaniel finished the year with 21 tackles and one sack. He was inactive for the final five games of the season while battling a hip injury.[2]

Miami Dolphins

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On March 19, 2009, McDaniel was traded to the Miami Dolphins for a seventh-round pick in the 2009 NFL draft.[3]

Seattle Seahawks

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On March 28, 2013, McDaniel signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks.[4] McDaniel and the Seahawks won Super Bowl XLVIII 43–8 over the Denver Broncos in February 2014, and would lose Super Bowl XLIX 28–24 to the New England Patriots the next season. On August 2, 2015, McDaniel was released for salary cap reasons after the Seahawks signed Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner to long-term extensions that offseason.[5]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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On August 10, 2015, McDaniel signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[6]

Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

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On August 16, 2016, McDaniel signed with his former team.[7]

New Orleans Saints

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On June 16, 2017, McDaniel signed with the New Orleans Saints.[8] He was released on September 2, 2017.[9]

San Francisco 49ers

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On October 17, 2017, McDaniel signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[10] On November 13, 2017, McDaniel was released by the 49ers.[11]

New Orleans Saints (second stint)

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On December 27, 2017, McDaniel re-signed with the Saints.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on January 10, 2018.[13] He was released by the Saints on February 6, 2018.[14]

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2005

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In January 2005, McDaniel assaulted fellow University of Tennessee student, Edward Goodrich, during a pick-up basketball game for which Goodrich received four broken bones and needed a metal plate inserted into his face to repair injuries. McDaniel, originally charged with aggravated assault, a felony, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault and agreed to pay restitution to Goodrich for an undisclosed amount. Goodrich had filed an $800,000 lawsuit against McDaniel in Knox County Circuit Court.[15]

2010

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On February 6, 2010, McDaniel was arrested on the charge of domestic battery against his girlfriend which allegedly occurred in the driveway of his Broward County Florida residence. He was released on bond the following day.[16] McDaniel was the first of two defensive lineman for the Miami Dolphins, Phillip Merling being the second, to be arrested and charged with battery against a female during the 2010 offseason.[17]

The charges were later reduced to disorderly contact, a misdemeanor. He pleaded no contest, was sentenced to six months probation, and was required to attend counseling.[18] After pleading no contest, the NFL suspended McDaniel one game, without pay, for violating the league's personal conduct policy.[19][20]

"I think he's been very good, very strong up front for us. I think he's been a dominant player at times."

Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio on McDaniel in August 2008[21]

References

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  1. ^ "Tony McDaniel - Football". University of Tennessee Athletics. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "Tony McDaniel 2006 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  3. ^ Stellino, Vito (March 20, 2009). "Jaguars agree to deal McDaniel". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  4. ^ Defensive tackle Tony McDaniel signs with Seahawks
  5. ^ Orr, Conor (August 2, 2015). "Tony McDaniel released by Seattle Seahawks". NFL.com. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
  6. ^ Wesseling, Chris (August 10, 2015). "Tony McDaniel, Buccaneers strike one-year deal". NFL.com. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  7. ^ "Seahawks Sign Defensive Tackle Tony McDaniel, Waive/Injured Cornerback Stanley Jean-Baptiste". Seahawks.com.
  8. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. June 16, 2017. Archived from the original on August 6, 2017.
  9. ^ "New Orleans Saints make 37 roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on September 7, 2017.
  10. ^ "49ers Announce a Pair of Roster Moves". 49ers.com. October 17, 2017. Archived from the original on December 26, 2017.
  11. ^ "49ers Release McDaniel, Place OL Flynn on Injured Reserve". 49ers.com. November 13, 2017. Archived from the original on November 14, 2017.
  12. ^ Williams, Charean (December 26, 2017). "Saints sign Tony McDaniel". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  13. ^ "Saints place DT Tony McDaniel on injured reserve". NOLA.com. January 10, 2018.
  14. ^ Alper, Josh (February 6, 2018). "Saints release Tony McDaniel". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  15. ^ "Notes: Matua third USC player to opt for NFL". USA Today. January 15, 2006.
  16. ^ Miami Dolphins player Tony McDaniel charged with domestic violence
  17. ^ Sun Sentinel "Miami Dolphins' Phillip Merling accused of assault on pregnant woman"
  18. ^ Sun Sentinel "Defensive end Tony McDaniel hopes to fill Dolphins' void Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said he's "anxious" to see how Tony McDaniel performs as a starter"
  19. ^ Palm Beach Post "DE Tony McDaniel suspended one game for February incident" Archived October 5, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  20. ^ Sun Sentinel "NFL suspends Dolphins DL McDaniel for one game"
  21. ^ "KFFL – Tony McDaniel, DL". KFFL.com. Archived from the original on February 24, 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2009.
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