John Nalbone


Johnathan Gregory Nalbone is a former American football tight end. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Monmouth. Nalbone was also a member of the Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals, Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Nalbone was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He was waived on October 31, 2009, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on November 3. He spent the remainder of the 2009 season on the team's practice squad, and was re-signed to a future contract on January 7, 2010. Nalbone was waived by the Dolphins on September 21.

Minnesota Vikings

Nalbone was signed to the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad on September 28, 2010. He was released on October 13.

Denver Broncos

Nalbone was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad on October 20. His practice squad contract expired at the conclusion of the season.

Philadelphia Eagles

Nalbone was signed to a future contract by the Philadelphia Eagles on January 11, 2011. He was waived on August 3.

Cincinnati Bengals

He was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals on August 4, 2011. He was waived on September 3.

Second stint with Broncos

The Denver Broncos signed him to their practice squad on September 20, 2011, only to be released on September 23.

Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks signed him to their practice squad on November 16, 2011, they waived him on June 16, 2012

Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys acquired him from the Seahawks waivers on June 19, 2012