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On September 1, 2018, Burwell was waived/injured by the Colts and was placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{cite web|title=Colts Announce Final 2018 Roster Cuts|url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-announce-final-2018-roster-cuts|author=Walker, Andrew|website=Colts.com|date=September 1, 2018}}</ref> He was released on September 5, 2018. |
On September 1, 2018, Burwell was waived/injured by the Colts and was placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{cite web|title=Colts Announce Final 2018 Roster Cuts|url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-announce-final-2018-roster-cuts|author=Walker, Andrew|website=Colts.com|date=September 1, 2018}}</ref> He was released on September 5, 2018. |
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==Family== |
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Burwell's sister, former [[University at Albany, SUNY]] student Asha Burwell "gained national attention"<ref>{{cite news|title=UAlbany women who claimed bus attack kicked out of school|url=http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/UAlbany-women-punished-by-college-for-bus-attack-7396568.php|work=Times Union|quote=Their accusations gained national attention, but they have since been charged for making the story up and in fact starting the fight.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Chasmar|first1=Jessica|title=UAlbany expels students indicted in hate crime hoax|url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/may/6/university-at-albany-expels-students-indicted-in-h|accessdate=May 8, 2016|work=Washington Times|date=May 6, 2016|quote=The women grabbed national headlines}}</ref> when she and two other female students of color (Alexis Briggs and Ariel Agudio) accused 10 to 12 white men and women of harassment and assault, and claimed "racial slurs were used by the perpetrators".<ref>{{cite news|last1=Helsel|first1=Phil|title=University Expels 2, Suspends 1 Accused of Lying About 'Racial Attack'|url=http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/university-expels-2-suspends-1-accused-lying-about-racial-attack-n569031|accessdate=May 8, 2016|work=NBC News|date=May 5, 2016|quote=The women, who are African American, claimed they were harassed and assaulted by 10 to 12 white men and women on a city bus just after 1 a.m. on Jan. 30 and that racial slurs were used by the perpetrators.}}</ref> |
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Following a police investigation, the three were indicted by a grand jury and arraigned for "10 misdemeanor charges, including assault, attempted assault and false reporting, along with a violation for harassment." Burwell and another defendant were expelled.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-york-college-students-university-at-albany-racially-charged-bus-assault|title=College students punished after claiming racial attack|publisher=cbsnews.com|accessdate=July 29, 2018}}</ref> |
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Tyreek Burwell was drawn into the controversy involving his sister when a male student withdrew from the university, citing fears for his safety after being threatened on social media by, among others, Tyreek Burwell.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lawrence|first1=J.P.|title=UAlbany women who claimed bus attack kicked out of school|url=http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/UAlbany-women-punished-by-college-for-bus-attack-7396568.php|accessdate=May 8, 2016|work=Times Union|date=May 5, 2016|quote=victims of the assault did not come forward at first as they feared for their safety. Only when they learned there was video of the incident did they reach out, Burlingame said. Two students withdrew from school due to the incident, Burlingame testified at the hearing. "One of the female victims," Burlingame said, "withdrew out of concern for her physical safety." Burlingame said another student withdrew, "having been the target of threats made on social media because of the false reports made by (the women) of his having participated in an alleged hate crime.}}</ref> |
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Asha Burwell and Alexis Briggs faced up to two years in jail for false reporting conviction but were sentenced to three years' probation, 200 hours of community service and a $1,000 fine. Briggs accepted a plea deal from the district attorney's office of community service in exchange for a public apology.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/UAlbany-students-face-sentencing-in-bus-brawl-11224727.php|title=Expelled UAlbany students get probation in bogus hate crime case|publisher=timesunion.com|accessdate=July 29, 2018}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Born: | March 11, 1992 Hempstead, New York | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 305 lb (138 kg) | ||||
| Career information | |||||
| High school: | Walt Whitman (Huntington Station, New York) | ||||
| College: | Cincinnati | ||||
| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2015 | ||||
| Career history | |||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2017 | |||||
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Tyreek Burwell (born March 11, 1992) is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He signed with the San Diego Chargers in 2015 as an undrafted free agent. He played college football at the University of Cincinnati.
Professional career
San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers
After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL Draft, Burwell signed with the San Diego Chargers on May 3, 2015.[1] On September 10, he was waived, but signed to the practice squad two days later.[2] He was promoted to the active roster on September 29.[3]
On November 5, 2016, Burwell was released by the Chargers.[4] Three days later, the Chargers signed Burwell to their practice squad.[5] He was promoted to the active roster on November 14.
On September 2, 2017, Burwell was waived by the Chargers.[6]
Indianapolis Colts
On September 11, 2017, Burwell was signed to Indianapolis Colts' practice squad.[7] He was promoted to the active roster on November 2, 2017.[8]
On September 1, 2018, Burwell was waived/injured by the Colts and was placed on injured reserve.[9] He was released on September 5, 2018.
Family
Burwell's sister, former University at Albany, SUNY student Asha Burwell "gained national attention"[10][11] when she and two other female students of color (Alexis Briggs and Ariel Agudio) accused 10 to 12 white men and women of harassment and assault, and claimed "racial slurs were used by the perpetrators".[12]
Following a police investigation, the three were indicted by a grand jury and arraigned for "10 misdemeanor charges, including assault, attempted assault and false reporting, along with a violation for harassment." Burwell and another defendant were expelled.[13]
Tyreek Burwell was drawn into the controversy involving his sister when a male student withdrew from the university, citing fears for his safety after being threatened on social media by, among others, Tyreek Burwell.[14]
Asha Burwell and Alexis Briggs faced up to two years in jail for false reporting conviction but were sentenced to three years' probation, 200 hours of community service and a $1,000 fine. Briggs accepted a plea deal from the district attorney's office of community service in exchange for a public apology.[15]
References
- ^ Williams, Eric (May 3, 2015). "2015 San Diego Chargers undrafted free agents". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- ^ Henne, Ricky (September 10, 2015). "Bolts Bring Back John Phillips". Chargers.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- ^ Henne, Ricky (September 29, 2015). "Chargers Sign Pair of Offensive Linemen". Chargers.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- ^ Henne, Ricky (November 5, 2016). "Chargers Make Four Roster Moves; Place Dexter McCluster on NFL-I List". Chargers.com.
- ^ Henne, Ricky (November 9, 2016). "Chargers Sign Former Giants WR Geremy Davis". Chargers.com.
- ^ Henne, Ricky (September 2, 2017). "Los Angeles Chargers Cut Down Roster to 53". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Roster Move: Colts Sign Tyreek Burwell To Practice Squad". Colts.com. September 11, 2017.
- ^ "Roster Move: Colts Elevate Tackle Tyreek Burwell To Active Roster". Colts.com. November 2, 2017.
- ^ Walker, Andrew (September 1, 2018). "Colts Announce Final 2018 Roster Cuts". Colts.com.
- ^ "UAlbany women who claimed bus attack kicked out of school". Times Union.
Their accusations gained national attention, but they have since been charged for making the story up and in fact starting the fight.
- ^ Chasmar, Jessica (May 6, 2016). "UAlbany expels students indicted in hate crime hoax". Washington Times. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
The women grabbed national headlines
- ^ Helsel, Phil (May 5, 2016). "University Expels 2, Suspends 1 Accused of Lying About 'Racial Attack'". NBC News. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
The women, who are African American, claimed they were harassed and assaulted by 10 to 12 white men and women on a city bus just after 1 a.m. on Jan. 30 and that racial slurs were used by the perpetrators.
- ^ "College students punished after claiming racial attack". cbsnews.com. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
- ^ Lawrence, J.P. (May 5, 2016). "UAlbany women who claimed bus attack kicked out of school". Times Union. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
victims of the assault did not come forward at first as they feared for their safety. Only when they learned there was video of the incident did they reach out, Burlingame said. Two students withdrew from school due to the incident, Burlingame testified at the hearing. "One of the female victims," Burlingame said, "withdrew out of concern for her physical safety." Burlingame said another student withdrew, "having been the target of threats made on social media because of the false reports made by (the women) of his having participated in an alleged hate crime.
- ^ "Expelled UAlbany students get probation in bogus hate crime case". timesunion.com. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
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