Matt Flanagan (American football)


Matt Flanagan is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Pittsburgh, and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Washington Redskins in 2018.

Early life and high school

Flanagan grew up in Chester, New Jersey and attended West Morris Mendham High School. He played football and ran track for the Minutemen.

College career

Rutgers

Flanagan spent the first four years of his collegiate career playing for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, redshirting his freshman season. He began as a walk-on but eventually earned a scholarship. Over three seasons, Flanagan appeared in 33 games and had 18 total receptions for the Scarlet Knights.

Pittsburgh

After his redshirt junior season, Flanagan transferred to the University of Pittsburgh for his final season of eligibility as a graduate transfer. He started nine games for the Panthers before a season-ending injury, catching 17 passes for 160 yards.

Professional career

Flanagan signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2018. He was cut at the end of training camp and subsequently re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 2, 2018. Flanagan was promoted to the Redskins' active roster on December 15, 2018. He made his NFL debut on December 16, 2018, in a 16–13 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He made his first career catch, a 14-yard reception, in the Redskins' final game of the season against the Philadelphia Eagles. He appeared in three games as a rookie, playing primarily as a blocking tight end.
Flanagan was waived/injured during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019, and reverted to the team's injured reserve list the next day. He was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 5.