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Michael Niese
American football player (born 1998) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Michael Henry Niese (born January 13, 1998) is an American professional football center for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Dayton Flyers and Temple Owls.
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Denver Broncos
On June 9, 2022, Niese was signed to the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2022 NFL draft.[2] He was waived on August 30, 2022.[3]
Chicago Bears
On September 12, 2022, Niese was signed to the practice squad of the Chicago Bears.[4]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On January 18, 2023, Niese signed a reserve/future contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[5] He was waived by the Buccaneers on August 29.[4]
Detroit Lions
On August 31, 2023, Niese was signed to the practice squad of the Detroit Lions.[4] He made his NFL debut in Week 11 of in a victory over the Chicago Bears.[6] Niese signed a reserve/future contract with Detroit on January 30, 2024.[7]
On April 22, 2025, Niese re-signed with the Lions.[8] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts, and re-signed to the practice squad.[9][10] Niese was promoted to the active roster on November 15.[11]
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