Devin Tyler facts for kids
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| Born: | July 2, 1986 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | OL |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) |
| Weight | 300 lb (140 kg) |
| College | Temple |
| High school | Suitland (Suitland, Maryland) |
| Career history | |
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| 2010 | Arizona Cardinals* |
| 2010 | Baltimore Ravens* |
| 2011 | Saskatchewan Roughriders* |
| 2011–2012 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2013–2014 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 2014–2015 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| *Offseason or practice squad only | |
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Devin Tyler (born July 2, 1986) is an American former professional football player. He played as an offensive lineman, which is a key position in football. Devin went to Suitland High School in Forestville, Maryland. He then played college football at Temple University. During his career, he was a member of several teams. These included the Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Edmonton Eskimos, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
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Devin Tyler's Football Career
Devin Tyler began his professional football journey in 2010. He first joined the Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League (NFL). The NFL is the biggest professional football league in the United States. Later that year, he also played for the Baltimore Ravens. These early periods were often spent on practice squads. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster.
Playing in the CFL
In 2011, Devin moved to the Canadian Football League (CFL). The CFL is Canada's top professional football league. He first signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Soon after, he joined the Edmonton Eskimos (now the Edmonton Elks). He played in 22 games for the Eskimos during the 2011 and 2012 seasons.
Winning the Grey Cup
Devin returned to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in July 2013. This was a very successful time for him. The Roughriders had an amazing season. They won the 101st Grey Cup on November 24, 2013. They beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the championship game. Winning the Grey Cup is a major achievement in Canadian football.
Later Career with the Blue Bombers
In August 2014, Devin joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was first signed to their practice roster. He quickly moved up and played in four games that year. All of these games were starts, meaning he was on the field from the beginning. In 2015, he played in one more game for the Blue Bombers. He was released by the team in December 2015, marking the end of his professional playing career.
