Danny Isidora Explained

Danny Isidora
Position:Guard
Birth Date:5 June 1994
Birth Place:Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:306
High School:Cypress Bay (Weston, Florida)
College:Miami (FL)
Draftyear:2017
Draftround:5
Draftpick:180
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • Second-team All-ACC (2016)
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:31
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:6
Pfr:IsidDa00

Danny Isidora (born June 5, 1994) is an American football guard who is a free agent. He played college football at Miami (FL). Isidora was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft. He has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons, Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans.

Early years

A three-star recruit out of Cypress Bay High School, Isidora was regarded as the No. 13 offensive guard prospect and No. 39 overall prospect in the state of Florida according to ESPN. Isidora chose to attend Miami over Wisconsin and Florida State.

College career

Isidora redshirted his first year on campus to get stronger and then missed the first 10 games of the 2013 season due to a foot injury. He earned the right-guard spot at the start of the 2014 season and did not relinquish it through the rest of his career. After the 2016 season, Isidora was one of three guards to be voted second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Isidora was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round, 180th overall pick, in the 2017 NFL draft.[1]

Isidora entered the 2018 season as a backup guard. He started two games at left guard in place of an injured Tom Compton.

Miami Dolphins

On August 30, 2019, Isidora was traded to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a seventh round pick in the 2020 NFL draft.[2] He was placed on injured reserve on September 25, 2019.[3]

On September 5, 2020, Isidora was waived by the Dolphins.[4]

Kansas City Chiefs

On September 8, 2020, Isidora was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs.[5] He was elevated to the active roster on October 24 and 31 for the team's weeks 7 and 8 games against the Denver Broncos and New York Jets, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[6] [7]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On December 15, 2020, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Isidora off the Chiefs' practice squad.[8]

Houston Texans

On July 31, 2021, Isidora signed with the Houston Texans.[9] He was released on August 31, 2021.[10]

Atlanta Falcons

On September 15, 2021, Isidora was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.[11] Isidora was released on September 17, 2021.[12]

Arizona Cardinals

Isidora signed with the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad on September 29, 2021.[13] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals on January 19, 2022.[14]

On August 30, 2022, Isidora was released by the Cardinals and signed to the practice squad the next day.[15] [16] He was released on November 2.[17]

Tennessee Titans

On December 26, 2022, Isidora was signed to the Tennessee Titans' practice squad.[18] On January 10, 2023, Isidora was released by the Titans.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Young . Lindsey . April 29, 2017 . Vikings Add to Offensive Line with Miami G Danny Isidora . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170830102144/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Add-to-Offensive-Line-with-Miami-G-Danny-Isidora/937a97a8-2994-4884-8c82-641b2d408fa0 . August 30, 2017 . May 13, 2017 . Vikings.com.
  2. Web site: August 30, 2019 . Dolphins Trade For G Danny Isidora . August 30, 2019 . MiamiDolphins.com.
  3. Web site: September 25, 2019 . Dolphins Promote Isaiah Ford . March 22, 2021 . MiamiDolphins.com.
  4. Web site: September 5, 2020 . Dolphins Acquire Lynn Bowden, Make Roster Moves . March 22, 2021 . MiamiDolphins.com.
  5. Web site: Goldman . Charles . September 8, 2020 . Chiefs fill final practice squad spot with veteran OL Danny Isidora . March 22, 2021 . USAToday.com.
  6. Web site: Goldman . Charles . October 24, 2020 . Chiefs elevate two players for Week 7 vs. Broncos . November 6, 2020 . USAToday.com.
  7. Web site: Goldman . Charles . October 31, 2020 . Chiefs make several roster moves on Saturday . November 6, 2020 . USAToday.com.
  8. Web site: Varley . Teresa . December 15, 2020 . Steelers make more roster moves . March 22, 2021 . Steelers.com.
  9. Web site: Chavkin . Daniel . July 31, 2021 . Texans signing OL Danny Isidora . August 1, 2021 . NFLTradeRumors.com.
  10. Web site: Houston Texans Transactions (8-31-2021). HoustonTexans.com. August 31, 2021.
  11. Web site: Falcons make roster moves on practice squad. AtlantaFalcons.com. September 15, 2021.
  12. Web site: Falcons Re-sign K Elliott Fry to PS, Release G Danny Isidora . NFLTradeRumors.co. September 17, 2021.
  13. Web site: Cardinals Promote Antonio Hamilton From Practice Squad. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. September 29, 2021.
  14. Web site: Cardinals Sign 15 Players To 'Futures' Contracts. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. January 19, 2022.
  15. Web site: Cardinals Make Final Cutdown To Get To Initial 53-Man Roster. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. August 30, 2022.
  16. Web site: Cardinals Re-Sign 11 To Practice Squad. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. August 31, 2022.
  17. Web site: Cardinals Sign Linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. November 2, 2022.
  18. Web site: Titans sign OL Danny Isidora to the practice squad. Titans Wire. USA Today. December 26, 2022.
  19. Web site: Titans part ways with 3 practice squad players. January 3, 2024. titanswire.usatoday.com. en.