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Troy Fumagalli
American football tight end

Troy Fumagalli (born February 17, 1995) is an American professional football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers.

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Early life

Fumagalli was born with amniotic band constriction, which forced doctors to amputate part of his left index finger a few days after he was born.123 He attended Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, Illinois. During his career, he had 172 tackles and four sacks on defense and 64 receptions for 1,770 yards on offense. He committed to the University of Wisconsin to play college football.4

College career

After redshirting his first year at Wisconsin in 2013, Fumagalli appeared in all 14 games, with two starts, in 2014. He finished the season with 14 receptions for 187 yards.5 As a sophomore in 2015, he played in 11 games with four starts and had 28 receptions for 313 yards and one touchdown.6 As a junior in 2016, Fumagalli had 47 receptions for 580 yards and two touchdowns.78 He was named the Offensive MVP of the 2017 Cotton Bowl Classic after recording six receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown.910

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanBench press
6 ft 4+3⁄4 in(1.95 m)247 lb(112 kg)32+1⁄8 in(0.82 m)10+1⁄4 in(0.26 m)14 reps
All values from NFL Combine11

Denver Broncos (first stint)

Fumagalli was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round with the 156th overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft.12 He was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2018.13 Fumagalli recorded his first NFL touchdown in a 27–23 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11 of the 2019 season.14

On September 5, 2020, Fumagalli was waived/injured by the Broncos,15 and subsequently reverted to the team's injured reserve list the next day.16 He was waived with an injury settlement on September 8.17

Houston Texans

On September 14, 2020, Fumagalli was signed to the practice squad of the Houston Texans.18 He was released on October 27.19

Denver Broncos (second stint)

On November 9, 2020, the Broncos signed Fumagalli to their practice squad.20 He was elevated to the active roster on November 14, November 21, November 28, and December 5 for the team's weeks 10, 11, 12, and 13 games against the Las Vegas Raiders, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, and Kansas City Chiefs, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.21222324 He was promoted to the active roster on December 12.25 In Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers, Fumagalli had the most productive game of his professional career, catching four passes for 53 yards in a 32–27 Broncos win.26

New England Patriots

On May 27, 2021, Fumagalli signed with the New England Patriots.27 He was waived/injured on August 17 and placed on injured reserve.28

San Francisco 49ers

On May 17, 2022, Fumagalli signed with the San Francisco 49ers.29 He was released on August 30, 2022.30 He was signed to the practice squad on September 7, 2022.31 He was released on November 7, 2022.32

On May 8, 2023, Fumagalli was re-signed by the 49ers.33 He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.3435 He was released on September 26.36

Minnesota Vikings

On October 10, 2023, the Vikings hosted Fumagalli for a workout.37 The next day, the Vikings signed Fumagalli to their practice squad.38 His contract expired when the teams season ended January 7, 2024.

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References

  1. Galloway, Jason (November 6, 2014). "Badgers football: Tight end Troy Fumagalli missing a finger, but doesn't miss balls thrown his way". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved March 20, 2018. https://host.madison.com/sports/college/football/badgers-football-tight-end-troy-fumagalli-missing-a-finger-but/article_96b641b5-7919-575c-90d9-ec4e080864fe.html

  2. Wilcox, George M. (August 6, 2014). "Missing finger doesn't deter Waubonsie's Fumagalli". Chicago Sun Times. http://www.suntimeshighschoolsports.com/2014/08/06/missing-finger-doesnt-deter-waubonsies-fumagalli/

  3. Temple, Jesse (November 4, 2016). "For Wisconsin tight end Troy Fumagalli, amputated finger is no big deal". ESPN. http://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/138394/for-wisconsin-tight-end-troy-fumagalli-amputated-finger-is-no-big-deal

  4. "Tight end Fumagalli commits to Wisconsin". https://www.chicagotribune.com/2012/09/12/tight-end-fumagalli-commits-to-wisconsin/

  5. "Troy Fumagalli excited for role in Chryst offense". http://archive.jsonline.com/sports/badgers/troy-fumagalli-excited-for-role-in-chryst-offense-b99549490z1-321153491.html

  6. "Troy Fumagalli avoids scare, ready for LSU". http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2016/08/31/troy-fumagalli-avoids-scare-ready-lsu/89615250/

  7. Galloway, Jason. "Badgers football spring practice preview: Wisconsin tight end Troy Fumagalli returns for senior year". wiscnews.com. http://www.wiscnews.com/sports/college/football/article_3a4df43b-8128-54ad-954e-5059fa126210.html

  8. Galloway, Jason. "Badgers football: Even bigger role expected for tight end Troy Fumagalli after strong 2016 season". Lacrosse Tribune. https://lacrossetribune.com/sports/local/college/badgers-football-even-bigger-role-expected-for-tight-end-troy/article_39f0a11d-7c06-538b-a999-62de997c8bc6.html

  9. "TE Troy Fumagalli helps Wisconsin spoil Western Michigan's perfect season in Cotton Bowl". January 2, 2017. https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/collegesports/2017/01/02/te-troyfumagalli-helps-wisconsin-spoil-western-michigans-perfect-season-cotton-bowl

  10. "Wisconsin's Troy Fumagalli an X-factor in Cotton Bowl win over Western Michigan". http://www.mlive.com/broncos/index.ssf/2017/01/wisconsin_te_troy_fumagalli_x-.html

  11. "Troy Fumagalli Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved August 6, 2020. https://www.nfl.com/prospects/troy-fumagalli/32194655-4d05-9326-996b-be8ae628f854

  12. "Broncos select tight end, Troy Fumagalli in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft". MileHighReport.com. April 28, 2018. Retrieved June 2, 2018. https://www.milehighreport.com/2018/4/28/17296232/broncos-select-tight-end-troy-fumagalli-in-the-fifth-round-of-the-2018-nfl-draft

  13. DiLalla, Aric (September 1, 2018). "Broncos trim roster to 53 players". DenverBroncos.com. https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-trim-roster-to-53-players

  14. "Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings – November 17th, 2019". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 19, 2020. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201911170min.htm

  15. DiLalla, Aric (September 5, 2020). "Broncos make series of transactions to reach 53-man roster limit". DenverBroncos.com. https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-make-series-of-transactions-to-reach-53-man-roster-limit

  16. "Broncos' Troy Fumagalli: Reverts to injured reserve". CBSSports.com. September 6, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2020. https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/broncos-troy-fumagalli-reverts-to-injured-reserve/

  17. "Troy Fumagalli: Reaches injury settlement". CBSSports.com. September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2020. https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/troy-fumagalli-reaches-injury-settlement/

  18. "Houston Texans Transactions (9/14)". HoustonTexans.com. September 14, 2020. https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-9-14

  19. Wilson, Aaron (October 27, 2020). "Texans re-sign C.J. Prosise, cut Troy Fumagalli". HoustonChronicle.com. Retrieved November 9, 2020. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/Texans-re-sign-C-J-Prosise-cut-Troy-Fumagalli-15679275.php

  20. DiLalla, Aric (November 9, 2020). "Broncos sign TE Troy Fumagalli, OL Jon Halapio to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved December 19, 2020. https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-te-troy-fumagalli-ol-jon-halapio-to-practice-squad

  21. DiLalla, Aric (November 14, 2020). "Broncos elevate three players to game-day roster for #DENvsLV". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved December 19, 2020. https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-elevate-three-players-to-game-day-roster-for-denvslv

  22. "Broncos activate T Elijah Wilkinson from IR to active roster". DenverBroncos.com. November 21, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2020. https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-activate-t-elijah-wilkinson-from-ir-to-active-roster

  23. DiLalla, Aric (November 28, 2020). "Broncos elevate Troy Fumagalli, Josh Watson, Alijah Holder as COVID-19 Replacements for #NOvsDEN". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved January 5, 2021. https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-elevate-troy-fumagalli-josh-watson-alijah-holder-as-covid-19-replacement

  24. DiLalla, Aric (December 5, 2020). "Broncos activate FB/TE Andrew Beck from IR". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on December 5, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205221029/https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-activate-fb-te-andrew-beck-from-ir

  25. DiLalla, Aric (December 12, 2020). "Broncos add several players to active roster ahead of #DENvsCAR". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved January 27, 2021. https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-add-several-players-to-active-roster-ahead-of-denvscar

  26. "Broncos' Troy Fumagalli Has Career Day in Carolina". CBSSports.com. December 14, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020. https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/broncos-troy-fumagalli-has-career-day-in-carolina/

  27. "Patriots Sign TE Troy Fumagalli; Release LB LaRoy Reynolds and FB Danny Vitale". Patriots.com. May 27, 2021. https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-te-troy-fumagalli-release-lb-laroy-reynolds-and-fb-danny-vitale

  28. "Patriots Release TE Troy Fumagalli". Patriots.com. August 17, 2021. https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-release-te-troy-fumagalli

  29. "49ers Sign TE Troy Fumagalli; Waive TE Garrett Walston". 49ers.com. May 17, 2022. https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-te-troy-fumagalli-waive-te-garrett-walston

  30. "49ers Announce 2022 Initial 53-Man Roster Ahead of NFL Deadline". 49ers.com. August 30, 2022. https://www.49ers.com/news/2022-53-man-roster-nfl-deadline-sudfeld-hasty-poe-johnson-spence

  31. "49ers Sign TE and WR to Practice Squad; Release Willie Snead IV". 49ers.com. September 7, 2022. https://www.49ers.com/news/te-troy-fumagalli-wr-connor-wedington-to-practice-squad-release-willie-snead-iv

  32. "49ers Open IR Practice Windows for Al-Shaair, McKivitz and Mitchell". 49ers.com. November 7, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2023. https://www.49ers.com/news/injured-reserve-azeez-al-shaair-colton-mckivitz-elijah-mitchell-sign-sharpe

  33. "49ers Sign Quarterback, Defensive Lineman and Tight End to One-Year Deals". 49ers.com. May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023. https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-quarterback-defensive-lineman-and-tight-end-to-one-year-deals

  34. "49ers Announce Moves for Initial 53-Man Roster". 49ers.com. August 29, 2023. https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-announce-moves-for-initial-53-man-roster

  35. "49ers Announce Practice Squad Moves". 49ers.com. August 30, 2023. https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-announce-practice-squad-moves-x4783

  36. "49ers Sign RB Jeremy McNichols to the Team's Practice Squad; Release TE". 49ers.com. September 26, 2023. https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-rb-jeremy-mcnichols-to-the-team-s-practice-squad-release-te

  37. "Vikings Work Out QB Colt McCoy, 7 Others on Tuesday". si.com. Retrieved October 12, 2023. https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/vikings-work-out-qb-colt-mccoy-7-others-tuesday

  38. Peters, Craig (October 11, 2023). "Justin Jefferson Hits Injured Reserve as Vikings Make Roster Moves". Vikings.com. Retrieved January 2, 2025. https://www.vikings.com/news/justin-jefferson-injured-reserve-roster-moves