The Buffalo Bills released former Arizona Wildcats offensive lineman Gerhard de Beer on Tuesday, just one week into his rookie season.
Got released from the Bills today. Thank you Buffalo for the incredible support. You truly are an amazing fan base!
— Gerhard de Beer (@debeer67)
The 6-foot-7, 262-pound guard from South Africa went undrafted in 2018 and joined the Bills' practice squad.
De Beer signed with Arizona in 2013 and was originally going to throw discus on the track and field team. He joined the football team without any playing experience.Â
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He started as a tight end, but added weight to his frame to play on the offensive line. De Beer is the second UA offensive lineman from last year's squad to be released from an NFL team this season, following Jacob Alsadek, who was released by both the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys.Â
Week 6 stats for Tucsonans, ex-Arizona Wildcats in the NFL
Week 6 of the NFL season officially in the books
Denver Broncos defensive back Will Parks (34) celebrates a Seattle Seahawks missed field goal during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
The sixth week of the NFL season is officially in the books and several former Arizona Wildcats and Tucson natives contributed to their teams.Â
Here are updates from each player and what's on tap in Week 7. All times are mountain standard time.Â
Nick Foles, QB, Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) looks to pass, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Result: 34-13 win over New York Giants
Stats:Ìý¶Ù±·±Ê
This week:Â vs. Carolina Panthers, Sunday, 10 a.m.
Blake Martinez, LB, Green Bay Packers
Result:Â 33-30 win over San Francisco 49ers
Stats:Â 12 tackles (season-high), 1 pass deflection
This week:Â Bye
Dane Cruikshank, DB, Tennessee Titans
Result:Â 21-0 loss to Baltimore Ravens
Stats:Â 2 tackles
This week: at Los Angeles Chargers (Wembley Stadium, London), Sunday, 6:30 a.m.
Marquis Flowers, LB, Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions linebacker Marquis Flowers (59) stretches before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Result:Ìýµþ²â±ð
Stats:Ìý±·/´¡
This week:Â at Miami Dolphins, Sunday, 10 a.m.
Will Parks, S, Denver Broncos
Result:Â 23-20 loss to Los Angeles Rams
Stats:Â 2 tackles, 1 pass deflection
This week:Â at Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, 5:20 p.m., Fox
Rob Gronkowski, TE, New England Patriots
Result:Â 43-40 win over Kansas City Chiefs
Stats:Â 3 receptions, 97 yards
This week:Â at Chicago Bears, Sunday, 10 a.m.
Brooks Reed, LB, Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Brooks Reed (50) rushes in against the Carolina Panthers offense Sept. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.
Result:Â 34-29 win over Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Stats:Â 1 sack
This week:Â vs. New York Giants, Monday, 5:20 p.m. (Monday Night Football on ESPN)
Earl Mitchell, DT, San Francisco 49ers
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws the ball away as he is tackled by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Earl Mitchell (90) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Result:Â 33-30 loss to Green Bay Packers
Stats:Â 2 tackles
This week:Â vs. Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, 1:25 p.m.
Reggie Gilbert, DE, Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Tyler Kuder (90) and Reggie Gilbert (93) ride bikes to NFL football training camp, Tuesday, July 26, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Result:Â 33-30 win over San Francisco 49ers
Stats:Â 3 tackles
This week:Ìýµþ²â±ð
Donovan Olumba, CB, Dallas Cowboys (practice squad)
Result:Â 40-7 win over Jacksonville Jaguars
This week:Â at Washington Redskins, Sunday, 1:25 p.m.Â
Trey Griffey, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers (practice squad)
Result:Â 28-21 win over Cincinnati Bengals
This week: Bye
Contact sports content producer Justin Spears at 573-4312 or jspears@tucson.com. On Twitter @justinesports
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