Christian Ringo


Christian Jacques Rashad Ringo is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Louisiana–Lafayette and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

2015 season

Ringo was selected in the sixth round by the Green Bay Packers in the 2015 NFL Draft. On May 8, 2015, he signed a contract with the Packers. Ringo was released by the Packers during final team cuts on September 5, 2015. On September 7, 2015, he was signed to the Packers' practice squad. Packers' linebacker Jayrone Elliott commented on Ringo in mid-November, saying he had become "the captain of the scout team". Halfway through the season, Ringo had at least one team wanting to sign him to their active roster. However, he decided to accept an offer with the Packers to increase his salary while continuing to play on the practice squad. Ringo was re-signed by the Packers after the season ended on January 18, 2016.

2016 season

Ringo recorded four tackles and two sacks in the preseason, earning him a spot on the Packers' 53-man roster. He made his NFL debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the season opener, finishing the game with one tackle.

2017 season

On April 13, 2017, Ringo signed his exclusive rights tender to remain with the Packers. He was waived by the Packers on September 5, 2017.

Cincinnati Bengals

On September 6, 2017, Ringo was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals. He was waived by the team on September 12, 2017.

Detroit Lions

On September 14, 2017, Ringo was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 22, 2017.
On August 31, 2018, Ringo was waived by the Lions.

Dallas Cowboys

On September 26, 2018, Ringo was signed to the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 17, 2018, but was waived two days later and re-signed to the practice squad.

Cincinnati Bengals (second stint)

On November 23, 2018, Ringo was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals off the Cowboys practice squad.
He was waived with an injury settlement during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.

NFL career statistics

Regular season