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Dolphins sign LB Ryan Rau, waive Tariq Edwards

Ryan Rau (born July 30, 1990) is an American football linebacker who was most recently a member of the Edmonton Eskimos. After playing college football for Portland State, he was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2012.

Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles

Rau was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2012 NFL Draft on June 14, 2012. After playing the entire preseason with the team, he was released during final roster cuts on August 31. He was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 1, and was promoted to the active roster on December 8.[1] Rau made his NFL debut on December 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rau was released from his contract on April 11, 2013.
Cleveland Browns

Rau was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on April 12, 2013. He was released on May 21, 2013.
Carolina Panthers

Rau was signed by the Carolina Panthers on May 22, 2013. On August 24, 2013, he was waived by the Panthers.[2]

Ryan Rau
No. -- Free Agent
Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: July 30, 1990 (age 24)
Place of birth: Folsom, California
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Weight: 230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: Folsom (CA)
College: Portland State
Undrafted in 2012
Debuted in 2012 for the Philadelphia Eagles
Career history

Philadelphia Eagles (2012)
Cleveland Browns (2013)*
Carolina Panthers (2013)*
Edmonton Eskimos (2014)*

*Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Roster status: Active Roster
Career NFL statistics as of 2012
Tackles 3
Sacks 0.0
Interceptions 0
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LB Ryan Rau

Ryan Rau has only been in the league a little over a year, and he's already bounced around three different rosters.

He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles, who eventually called him up from the practice squad onto their 53 man roster, where he managed to collect three special team tackles over the final four games of the season. But it wasn't enough. The Eagles would waive him four months later (4/11/13).

Although the Browns snatched him up only a day later, he lasted just five weeks in Cleveland before being released on May, 21, 2013. This is when the Panthers swooped in and signed him the following day.

At 6' 1", 235 lbs, Rau is a bit undersized for the linebacker position, but that hasn't stopped Jordan Senn (who is even smaller) from finding some stability with the Panthers. On a side note, it wouldn't surprise me if Rau and Senn were able to make fast friends based on the fact that they both played college football at Portland State (not at the same time).

One thing that I found interesting is that Rau tested fairly well at his pro day in 2012. In fact, he outperformed our 2013 fifth round pick, AJ Klein, in many areas. But before you get too caught up with the numbers listed in the chart below, it is important to keep in mind that Klein outweighed Rau by twenty pounds at the time of their individual testing.
Forty Vert BJ BP 3 Cone 20 Shuttle 10 Yrd Split
Ryan Rau 4.65 36.5 10' 3" 28 6.91 4.35 1.66


Honestly, I don't know what to expect from this guy because there is such little information on him. I guess I would describe Rau as one of those wildcards that could come out of nowhere and surprise us, but he must standout on special teams in the preseason to do so. In the meantime, it would be a good idea to keep our expectations low. I say he'll work his way onto the practice squad at best.
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http://www.catscratchreader.com/2013/7/22/4539766/player-spotlight-lb-ryan-rau
 
Haha I went to PSU, watched this guy play a few times. I'd give him a week
 
Just more camp fodder but still I'm pleased because having a name ending with a "q" without the requisite "ue" offends my sense of English propriety... So goodbye and good luck Tarique :up:
 
Definitely looking forward to Griese and Moore trying to pronounce "Ryan Rau." Worth it for that alone.
 
Vaark said:
Just more camp fodder but still I'm pleased because having a name ending with a "q" without the requisite "ue" offends my sense of English propriety... So goodbye and good luck Tarique :up:
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Somewhere out there is a really offended muslim. Oh, well.
 
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