Jeff Linkenbach
player of American football
Jeffrey Scott Linkenbach II (born June 9, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats and high school football at Margaretta High School in Castalia, OH.
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
On September 8, 2010, Linkenbach signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent. On August 29, 2011, Linkenbach was named the teams starting right tackle. On July 29, 2012, Linkenbach was moved to left guard. On March 11, 2013, the Colts tendered Linkenbach at the original-round level and on March 28 re-signed Linkenbach to a one-year. $1.323 million contract.
Kansas City Chiefs
On March 12, 2014, Linkenbach signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. The deal was a one-year $900,000 contract.
Miami Dolphins
After Linkenbach's contract with the Chiefs expired he visited the Miami Dolphins on April 21, 2015.
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