Cortez Broughton Explained

Cortez Broughton
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:2 September 1996
Birth Place:Warner Robins, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:293
High School:Veterans
(Warner Robins, Georgia)
College:Cincinnati
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:7
Draftpick:242
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • First-team All-AAC (2018)
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:9
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Pass deflections
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Interceptions
Statlabel5:Forced fumbles

Cortez A. Broughton (born September 2, 1996) is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Cincinnati.[1]

Professional career

Los Angeles Chargers

Broughton was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers (242nd overall pick) in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft.[2] On November 15, 2019, Broughton was placed on the non-football illness list.[3]

On August 31, 2021, Broughton was waived by the Chargers.[4]

Kansas City Chiefs

On September 3, 2021, Broughton was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs.[5] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on February 2, 2022.[6] He was waived on July 27, 2022, after failing a physical.[7] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 27, 2022. He was released on October 11.

Buffalo Bills

On December 6, 2022, Broughton was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 23, 2023.[9] He was waived on August 27, 2023.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cortez Broughton - Football . April 28, 2019 . University of Cincinnati Athletics . en.
  2. Web site: Reactions: Cortez Broughton of Cincinnati Bearcats selected in seventh round of NFL Draft . April 28, 2019 . Cincinnati.com . en.
  3. Web site: November 15, 2019 . Chargers sign LS Matt Overton, place Cortez Broughton on NFI . Chargers Wire . USA Today.
  4. Web site: August 31, 2021 . Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 . Chargers.com.
  5. Web site: September 3, 2021 . Chiefs sign 3 players to practice squad, waive DT Tyler Clark . Chiefs Wire . USA Today.
  6. Web site: February 2, 2022 . Chiefs sign 13 players to reserve/future contracts . Chiefs Wire . USA Today.
  7. Web site: July 27, 2022 . Chiefs waive DT Cortez Broughton with failed physical designation . July 28, 2022 . Chiefs Wire . USA Today.
  8. Web site: Wojton . Nick . December 6, 2022 . Bills sign CJ Brewer from practice squad after injury vs. Patriots . 2023-01-28 . Bills Wire . USA Today.
  9. Web site: Bills signed these players to reserve/future contracts for 2023. Jenkins, Chris. BuffaloBills.com. January 23, 2023.
  10. Web site: Bills release 7 players. White, Alec. BuffaloBills.com. August 27, 2023.