Mike Rivera
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Rivera at Super Bowl XLVI media day
No. 57, 47, 59, 52
Position:Linebacker / Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1986-01-10) January 10, 1986
Shawnee, Kansas
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:252 lb (114 kg)
Career information
College:Kansas
Undrafted:2009
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:9
Sacks:0
INTs:0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Mike Rivera (born January 10, 1986) is a former American football linebacker and tight end. He played college football at Kansas.

Professional career

Chicago Bears

After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft, Rivera signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2009. He was cut on September 5, 2009.

Tennessee Titans

On September 7, 2009, the Tennessee Titans signed Rivera to their practice squad. He was signed to a future contract with the Titans after the 2009 season on January 4, 2010. He was waived on August 31, 2010.

Green Bay Packers

Rivera was signed to the Green Bay Packers' practice squad on October 13, 2010.

Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins signed Rivera off the Packers' practice squad on December 28, 2010. Rivera was released by the Dolphins in August 2011.[1]

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots signed Rivera to the practice squad on November 9, 2011. Rivera signed a future contract with the Patriots on February 8, 2012.[2]

Second Stint with Dolphins

The Dolphins signed Rivera on September 25, 2012. He was waived on October 2, 2012.

Second Stint with Patriots

The Patriots signed Rivera on October 31, 2012. He was waived on August 30, 2013.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/08/28/2159084/marshall-and-henne-finally-in.html%5B%5D
  2. ↑ "The Patriots announce the signing of seven "futures" contracts, including Ventrone and Underwood".
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