Andrew Dowell

Andrew Dowell (born November 16, 1999) is an American football linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan State.

Andrew Dowell
No. 50 – New Orleans Saints
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1996-11-16) November 16, 1996
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Edward High School, Ohio
College:Michigan State
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Reserve/Future
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Collegiate career

Dowell played 13 games as a true freshman, mainly on special teams, leading the team with 10 tackles on specials teams. As a sophomore he made eight starts at linebacker and as a junior started all 13 games as a star linebacker, ranking second on the team with 74 tackles. During his senior season he earned an honorable mention for the All-Big Ten by coaches and media, and earned the MSU Tommy Love Award for most improved player on defense. He again started all 13 games at linebacker, making 97 tackles (ranking him 10th in the Big Ten) along with career high tackles for losses (8.5), pass break-ups (9) and sacks (3.5).[1] While at Michigan State, he played alongside his twin-brother David.[2]

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Dowell was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2019.[3] He was waived by Dallas, with an injury designation, on August 1, 2019.[4] He was waived from injured reserve on August 10, 2019.

New Orleans Saints

Dowell was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad on November 20, 2019.[5] He signed a Reserve/Future contract for the Saints on January 7, 2020.[6] He was then waived by the Saints on September 5, 2020 following roster cut down, before being signed to the practice squad the next day.[7] Dowell was promoted to the active roster on January 2, 2021 ahead of the Week 17 match against the Carolina Panthers, making his NFL debut in the process. He recorded no stats in the match.[8] He reverted to the practice squad following the game. On January 19, 2021 he signed a reserve/future contract ahead of the 2021 season.[9]

References
  1. "Andrew Dowell". Michigan State Athletics. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  2. "Bro, no mo: David Dowell adapting to life at MSU without twin Andrew". The Detroit News. 3 August 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  3. "MSU LB Andrew Dowell signs with Dallas Cowboys as UDFA". Spartans Wire. 1 May 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  4. "Andrew Dowell: Cut loose by 'Boys". CBS Sports. 1 August 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  5. "Updated Saints practice squad after signing LB Andrew Dowell". Saints Wire. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  6. "Saints sign 9 of 10 practice squad players to reserve/future deals". Nola.com. 6 January 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  7. "Saints trim down to 53-man roster". Fox8. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  8. "Saints lose additional running backs for Week 17 as close contacts to Alvin Kamara". ESPN. 2 January 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  9. "Saints sign Christian Ringo, 13 more to Reserve/Future contracts". ESPN 1420. 21 January 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2021.


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