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===Arizona Cardinals===
===Arizona Cardinals===
On September 4, 2016, Dysert was signed to the [[Arizona Cardinals]]' practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Report: Cardinals sign QBs Aaron Murray and Zac Dysert |url=http://arizonasports.com/story/818979/matt-barkley-bears-practice-squad-roster-cardinals-sign-aaron-murray/ |website=arizonasports.com|date=September 4, 2016 }}</ref> On October 3, he was promoted to the Cardinals' active roster.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban, Darren |date=October 4, 2016 |title=Chris Johnson, Tyvon Branch To IR; Butler Cut |url=http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Chris-Johnson-Tyvon-Branch-To-IR-Butler-Cut/a3a64d8b-e7f6-4089-869e-81f4217dd19d |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005124803/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Chris-Johnson-Tyvon-Branch-To-IR-Butler-Cut/a3a64d8b-e7f6-4089-869e-81f4217dd19d |archive-date=October 5, 2016 |access-date=October 4, 2016 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref> He was released by the team on October 10, and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals Release Zac Dysert, Sign Martin Wallace to Practice Squad |date=October 10, 2016 |url=http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2016/10/10/13235504/arizona-cardinals-release-zac-dysert-sign-martin-wallace-to-practice-squad}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on December 13.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban, Darren |date=December 13, 2016 |title=Cardinals Switch Punters, Sign Scooby Wright |url=http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Switch-Punters-Sign-Scooby-Wright/020ef8dd-ad77-4859-be4a-713e043ce08b |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170823115515/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Switch-Punters-Sign-Scooby-Wright/020ef8dd-ad77-4859-be4a-713e043ce08b |archive-date=August 23, 2017 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref>
On September 4, 2016, Dysert was signed to the [[Arizona Cardinals]]' practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 4, 2016 |title=Report: Cardinals sign QBs Aaron Murray and Zac Dysert |url=http://arizonasports.com/story/818979/matt-barkley-bears-practice-squad-roster-cardinals-sign-aaron-murray/ |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=ArizonaSports.com}}</ref> On October 3, he was promoted to the Cardinals' active roster.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban, Darren |date=October 4, 2016 |title=Chris Johnson, Tyvon Branch To IR; Butler Cut |url=http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Chris-Johnson-Tyvon-Branch-To-IR-Butler-Cut/a3a64d8b-e7f6-4089-869e-81f4217dd19d |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005124803/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Chris-Johnson-Tyvon-Branch-To-IR-Butler-Cut/a3a64d8b-e7f6-4089-869e-81f4217dd19d |archive-date=October 5, 2016 |access-date=October 4, 2016 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref> He was released by the team on October 10, and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals Release Zac Dysert, Sign Martin Wallace to Practice Squad |date=October 10, 2016 |url=http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2016/10/10/13235504/arizona-cardinals-release-zac-dysert-sign-martin-wallace-to-practice-squad}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on December 13.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban, Darren |date=December 13, 2016 |title=Cardinals Switch Punters, Sign Scooby Wright |url=http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Switch-Punters-Sign-Scooby-Wright/020ef8dd-ad77-4859-be4a-713e043ce08b |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170823115515/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Switch-Punters-Sign-Scooby-Wright/020ef8dd-ad77-4859-be4a-713e043ce08b |archive-date=August 23, 2017 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref>


On March 7, 2017, Dysert re-signed with the Cardinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban, Darren |date=March 7, 2017 |title=John Wetzel Gets Exclusive Rights Tender |url=http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/John-Wetzel-Gets-Exclusive-Rights-Tender/953f5b87-2ff5-4ffb-8c4c-fa3c316f5251 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180524105228/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/John-Wetzel-Gets-Exclusive-Rights-Tender/953f5b87-2ff5-4ffb-8c4c-fa3c316f5251 |archive-date=May 24, 2018 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref> On June 2, he was waived by the Cardinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban, Darren |date=June 2, 2017 |title=Cardinals Release Zac Dysert |url=http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Release-Zac-Dysert/64aa51b7-b78d-4ab5-abcb-1c471db76d3d |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170603004554/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Release-Zac-Dysert/64aa51b7-b78d-4ab5-abcb-1c471db76d3d |archive-date=June 3, 2017 |access-date=June 2, 2017 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref>
On March 7, 2017, Dysert re-signed with the Cardinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban, Darren |date=March 7, 2017 |title=John Wetzel Gets Exclusive Rights Tender |url=http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/John-Wetzel-Gets-Exclusive-Rights-Tender/953f5b87-2ff5-4ffb-8c4c-fa3c316f5251 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180524105228/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/John-Wetzel-Gets-Exclusive-Rights-Tender/953f5b87-2ff5-4ffb-8c4c-fa3c316f5251 |archive-date=May 24, 2018 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref> On June 2, he was waived by the Cardinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban, Darren |date=June 2, 2017 |title=Cardinals Release Zac Dysert |url=http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Release-Zac-Dysert/64aa51b7-b78d-4ab5-abcb-1c471db76d3d |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170603004554/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Release-Zac-Dysert/64aa51b7-b78d-4ab5-abcb-1c471db76d3d |archive-date=June 3, 2017 |access-date=June 2, 2017 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref>
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===Dallas Cowboys===
===Dallas Cowboys===
On June 5, 2017, Dysert was claimed off waivers by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] to replace rookie quarterback [[Austin Appleby]], who was having problems with the [[Center (gridiron football)|center]] [[Snap (gridiron football)|exchanges]] during practices.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Phillips, Rob |date=June 5, 2017 |title=Cowboys Sign QB For Depth, Waive Undrafted Rookie Austin Appleby |url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/06/05/cowboys-sign-qb-depth-waive-undrafted-rookie-austin-appleby |website=DallasCowboys.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Martin, Sean |date=June 6, 2017 |title=COWBOYS Cowboys Add Journeyman QB Zac Dysert, Waive Austin Appleby |url=https://insidethestar.com/cowboys-add-journeyman-qb-zac-dysert-waive-austin-appleby/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903021309/https://insidethestar.com/cowboys-add-journeyman-qb-zac-dysert-waive-austin-appleby/ |archive-date=September 3, 2017 |access-date=September 2, 2017 |publisher=insidethestar.com}}</ref>
On June 5, 2017, Dysert was claimed off waivers by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] to replace rookie quarterback [[Austin Appleby]], who was having problems with the [[Center (gridiron football)|center]] [[Snap (gridiron football)|exchanges]] during practices.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Phillips, Rob |date=June 5, 2017 |title=Cowboys Sign QB For Depth, Waive Undrafted Rookie Austin Appleby |url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/06/05/cowboys-sign-qb-depth-waive-undrafted-rookie-austin-appleby |website=DallasCowboys.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Martin, Sean |date=June 6, 2017 |title=COWBOYS Cowboys Add Journeyman QB Zac Dysert, Waive Austin Appleby |url=https://insidethestar.com/cowboys-add-journeyman-qb-zac-dysert-waive-austin-appleby/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903021309/https://insidethestar.com/cowboys-add-journeyman-qb-zac-dysert-waive-austin-appleby/ |archive-date=September 3, 2017 |access-date=September 2, 2017 |publisher=insidethestar.com}}</ref>
On July 26, it was reported that Dysert would miss the entire upcoming season, due to a herniated disc he suffered while reaching for a bag.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spagnola, Mickey |date=July 26, 2017 |title=Cowboys Quarterback Depth Takes A Hit With Zac Dysert's Back Injury |url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/07/26/cowboys-quarterback-depth-takes-hit-zac-dysert%E2%80%99s-back-injury |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903080020/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/07/26/cowboys-quarterback-depth-takes-hit-zac-dysert%E2%80%99s-back-injury |archive-date=September 3, 2017 |access-date=September 3, 2017 |website=DallasCowboys.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Crabtree, Chris |date=July 26, 2017 |title=Report: Cowboys QB Zac Dysert to miss season, requires surgery for herniated disc |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/07/26/report-cowboys-qb-zac-dysert-to-miss-season-requires-surgery-for-herniated-disc/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903030851/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/07/26/report-cowboys-qb-zac-dysert-to-miss-season-requires-surgery-for-herniated-disc/ |archive-date=September 3, 2017 |access-date=September 2, 2017 |publisher=profootballtalk.nbcsports.com}}</ref> He was waived/injured on July 28 and was placed on the [[injured reserve list]] on July 31.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Helman, David |date=July 28, 2017 |title=Cowboys Add QB Depth, Agree To Terms With Longtime Veteran Luke McCown |url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/07/28/cowboys-add-qb-depth-agree-terms-longtime-veteran-luke-mccown |website=DallasCowboys.com}}</ref> The injury forced the team to sign quarterback [[Luke McCown]] on July 28.
On July 26, it was reported that Dysert would miss the entire upcoming season, due to a herniated disc he suffered while reaching for a bag.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spagnola, Mickey |date=July 26, 2017 |title=Cowboys Quarterback Depth Takes A Hit With Zac Dysert's Back Injury |url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/07/26/cowboys-quarterback-depth-takes-hit-zac-dysert%E2%80%99s-back-injury |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903080020/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/07/26/cowboys-quarterback-depth-takes-hit-zac-dysert%E2%80%99s-back-injury |archive-date=September 3, 2017 |access-date=September 3, 2017 |website=DallasCowboys.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Crabtree, Chris |date=July 26, 2017 |title=Report: Cowboys QB Zac Dysert to miss season, requires surgery for herniated disc |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/07/26/report-cowboys-qb-zac-dysert-to-miss-season-requires-surgery-for-herniated-disc/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903030851/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/07/26/report-cowboys-qb-zac-dysert-to-miss-season-requires-surgery-for-herniated-disc/ |archive-date=September 3, 2017 |access-date=September 2, 2017 |publisher=profootballtalk.nbcsports.com}}</ref> He was waived/injured on July 28 and was placed on the [[injured reserve list]] on July 31.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Helman |first=David |date=July 28, 2017 |title=Cowboys Add QB Depth, Agree To Terms With Longtime Veteran Luke McCown |url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017/07/28/cowboys-add-qb-depth-agree-terms-longtime-veteran-luke-mccown |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=DallasCowboys.com}}</ref> The injury forced the team to sign quarterback [[Luke McCown]] on July 28.


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Zac Dysert
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Dysert with the Denver Broncos
No. 2, 4, 3
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1990-02-08) February 8, 1990 (age 34)
Ada, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:223 lb (101 kg)
Career information
High school:Ada (Ada, Ohio)
College:Miami (OH)
NFL draft:2013 / round: 7 / pick: 234
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Zac Dysert (born February 8, 1990) is a former American football quarterback. He played college football for the Miami RedHawks. He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL Draft, and subsequently played for a number of teams, mostly serving as a practice squad member.

Early years

Zac Dysert is the son of Greg and Carla Dysert.[1] He attended Ada High School in Ada, Ohio. During his high school football career, he threw for 11,174 yards, which ranks second all-time in Ohio prep history, and passed for 100 touchdowns, including 35 as a senior, for the Bulldogs. He twice led Ada High School to the state playoffs, including a 2007 state semifinal appearance.[2]

College career

Dysert played collegiately at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He was redshirted as a freshman in 2008. He took over as the starting quarterback in 2009 and completed 247 of 401 passes for 2,611 yards with 12 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. As a sophomore in 2010, he played in 10 games, missing three due to a lacerated spleen.[3] He finished his sophomore season with 2,406 passing yards and 13 touchdowns.

As a junior, he completed 295 of 448 passes for 3,513 yards with 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. On November 3, 2012, Dysert became Miami's career passing leader, surpassing former RedHawk and current Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in a 27–24 loss to the Buffalo Bulls.[4] He ended his career at Miami with 12,013 passing yards.[5] He earned a bachelor's degree from Miami in December 2012.[1]

College statistics

Season Team Passing Rushing
Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
2009 Miami (OH) 247 401 61.6 2,611 6.5 12 16 118.2 149 258 1.7 5
2010 Miami (OH) 222 343 64.7 2,406 7.0 13 12 129.2 79 27 0.3 1
2011 Miami (OH) 295 448 65.8 3,513 7.8 23 11 143.7 125 115 0.9 4
2012 Miami (OH) 302 480 62.9 3,483 7.3 25 12 136.1 108 265 2.5 2
Career 1,066 1,672 63.8 12,013 7.2 73 51 132.4 461 665 1.4 12

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Dysert was a quarterback prospect for the 2013 NFL Draft.[6] He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round (234th overall) and the ninth quarterback drafted (one of the smallest quarterback classes in draft history).[7] He signed a rookie contract for four years and $2,208,000 with a $48,200 signing bonus.[8]

He earned a spot on the Broncos' 53-man roster as a backup to Peyton Manning and Brock Osweiler.[9] For the 2014 season, Dysert remained a member of the Broncos' practice squad.[10][11] On August 31, 2015, Dysert was cut from the Broncos.

Chicago Bears

On September 1, 2015, he was claimed by the Chicago Bears.[12] He was waived by the Bears on September 6.

Houston Texans

Dysert was signed by the Houston Texans on September 6, 2015, to their practice squad.[13] On November 24, Dysert was released from the team.

Buffalo Bills

Dysert was signed to the practice squad of the Buffalo Bills on December 21, 2015.[14]

Miami Dolphins

Dysert was signed to a reserve/futures contract by the Miami Dolphins on January 19, 2016.[15] On September 3, Dysert was released by the team.[16]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 4, 2016, Dysert was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad.[17] On October 3, he was promoted to the Cardinals' active roster.[18] He was released by the team on October 10, and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[19] He was promoted to the active roster on December 13.[20]

On March 7, 2017, Dysert re-signed with the Cardinals.[21] On June 2, he was waived by the Cardinals.[22]

Dallas Cowboys

On June 5, 2017, Dysert was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys to replace rookie quarterback Austin Appleby, who was having problems with the center exchanges during practices.[23][24] On July 26, it was reported that Dysert would miss the entire upcoming season, due to a herniated disc he suffered while reaching for a bag.[25][26] He was waived/injured on July 28 and was placed on the injured reserve list on July 31.[27] The injury forced the team to sign quarterback Luke McCown on July 28.

References

  1. ^ a b "Dysert celebrates NFL selection with party in Ada". Adaherald.com. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  2. ^ "Denver Broncos: Zac Dysert". Denverbroncos.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2015. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  3. ^ "Miami QB out 4–6 weeks, Alter grad to start". Retrieved September 8, 2012.[dead link‍]
  4. ^ "Miami at Buffalo Notes". Miami University. Archived from the original on November 12, 2014. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  5. ^ "Zac Dysert Stats". Sports-reference.com. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  6. ^ "Zac Dysert – Miami (OHIO), QB : 2013 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile". Nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  7. ^ "2013 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  8. ^ "Zac Dysert - Denver Broncos - 2015 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com". Rotoworld.com. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  9. ^ "Dysert Earns Place on Roster". Denverbroncos.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2015. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  10. ^ "Broncos bring Zac Dysert back to practice squad – ProFootballTalk". Profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. August 31, 2014. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  11. ^ "Broncos 2014 Media Guide" (PDF). Media.denverbroncos.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 3, 2015. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  12. ^ Tribune, Chicago (September 2015). "Bears claim QB Zac Dysert off waivers". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  13. ^ "Texans' practice squad includes Zac Dysert, Max Bullough, Chandler Worthy, Kurtis Drummond, Kenny Hilliard". Ultimate Texans. September 6, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  14. ^ "Inside The Bills | Bills add QB Dysert to practice squad". Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  15. ^ Dwork, David (January 20, 2016). "Dolphins Sign Former Gase QB Protégé Zac Dysert To Future Contract". Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  16. ^ Poupart, Alain (September 3, 2016). "Dolphins Make Moves To Get Roster To 53". MiamiDolphins.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2018.
  17. ^ "Report: Cardinals sign QBs Aaron Murray and Zac Dysert". ArizonaSports.com. September 4, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  18. ^ Urban, Darren (October 4, 2016). "Chris Johnson, Tyvon Branch To IR; Butler Cut". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  19. ^ "Arizona Cardinals Release Zac Dysert, Sign Martin Wallace to Practice Squad". October 10, 2016.
  20. ^ Urban, Darren (December 13, 2016). "Cardinals Switch Punters, Sign Scooby Wright". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on August 23, 2017.
  21. ^ Urban, Darren (March 7, 2017). "John Wetzel Gets Exclusive Rights Tender". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on May 24, 2018.
  22. ^ Urban, Darren (June 2, 2017). "Cardinals Release Zac Dysert". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on June 3, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
  23. ^ Phillips, Rob (June 5, 2017). "Cowboys Sign QB For Depth, Waive Undrafted Rookie Austin Appleby". DallasCowboys.com.
  24. ^ Martin, Sean (June 6, 2017). "COWBOYS Cowboys Add Journeyman QB Zac Dysert, Waive Austin Appleby". insidethestar.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  25. ^ Spagnola, Mickey (July 26, 2017). "Cowboys Quarterback Depth Takes A Hit With Zac Dysert's Back Injury". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  26. ^ Crabtree, Chris (July 26, 2017). "Report: Cowboys QB Zac Dysert to miss season, requires surgery for herniated disc". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  27. ^ Helman, David (July 28, 2017). "Cowboys Add QB Depth, Agree To Terms With Longtime Veteran Luke McCown". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
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