Английская Википедия:Caleb Benenoch

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Caleb Orobosa Benenoch (born August 2, 1994) is an American football guard who is a free agent. He played college football at UCLA and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He has been a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, and Calgary Stampeders.

Early years

Benenoch was born in Nigeria and played association football (soccer) in early childhood before migrating to Katy, Texas, at nine. He started to play American football by mistake as his mother signed him up for "football".

College career

Benenoch played college football for the UCLA Bruins from 2013 to 2015.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Benenoch was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round, 148th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft. He played in five games as a rookie, earning his first career start at the right guard position in Week 10 against the Chicago Bears in place of the injured Kevin Pamphile.

In 2018, Benenoch was named the Buccaneers starting right guard, starting all 16 games.

On September 10, 2019, Benenoch was released by the Buccaneers.

New England Patriots (first stint)

On September 17, 2019, Benenoch signed with the New England Patriots. On October 1, 2019, he was released.

Carolina Panthers

On October 1, 2019, Benenoch was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers. He was released on October 22, 2019.

Dallas Cowboys

Benenoch was signed by the Dallas Cowboys on December 1, 2019, after a season-ending injury to Connor Williams. He was released on December 14, 2019.

Detroit Lions

On December 16, 2019, Benenoch was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions. Benenoch was released by the Lions on August 23, 2020.

New England Patriots (second stint)

On September 12, 2020, Benenoch was signed to the Patriots practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster on October 17 for the team's week 6 game against the Denver Broncos, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was placed on the practice squad/injured list by the team on November 13. His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 11, 2021.

Buffalo Bills

On August 4, 2021, Benenoch was signed by the Buffalo Bills. He was waived on August 15.

New Orleans Saints

On August 18, 2021, Benenoch signed with the New Orleans Saints. He was released on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 2.

New York Jets

On August 8, 2022, Benenoch signed with the New York Jets. On August 23, 2022, he was released.

Calgary Stampeders

On April 5, 2023, Benenoch signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was released on May 19, 2023. On May 21, 2023, Benenoch re-signed with the Stampeders.

External links

• UCLA Bruins bio