Conor McDermott

McDermott, 30, is in his sixth NFL season after spending time with the Buffalo Bills (2017-19) and the New York Jets (2019-22). The 6-foot-8, 310-pounder has played in 43 NFL games with six starts, two at right guard, two at left tackle, one at right tackle and one as a tackle-eligible tight end. After being released by New England at the end of his first training camp in 2017, he was claimed off waivers by Buffalo. McDermott was released by Buffalo on Oct. 3, 2019 and claimed off waivers by the New York Jets. McDermott has spent time in 2022 on the practice squad and the 53-man roster for the Jets, seeing action in seven games including last Sunday's game against the Patriots.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Conor McDermott was signed by the New England Patriots from the New York Jets practice squad on November 22, 2022 ... Originally drafted by New England in the sixth round (211th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft ... Released by New England (9/2/17) ... Claimed off waivers and awarded to Buffalo from New England (9/3/17) ... Released by Buffalo (10/3/19) ... Claimed off waivers and awarded to the New York Jets from Buffalo (10/4/19) ... Re-signed by the New York Jets as an unrestricted free agent (3/14/22) ... Released by the New York Jets (8/30/22) ... Signed by the New York Jets (9/5/22) ... Released by the New York Jets (10/17/22) ... Signed by the New York Jets to the practice squad (10/18/22) ... Elevated by the New York Jets to the active roster (10/29/22) . Reverted back to the New York Jets practice squad (10/31/22) ... Elevated by the New York Jets to the active roster (11/5/22) .. Reverted back to the New York Jets practice squad (11/7/22) ... Elevated by the New York Jets to the active roster (11/9/22) .. Reverted back to the New York Jets practice squad (11/21/22).

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2022 (6/6)

• Signed to the Patriots 53-man roster from the Jets practice squad (11/22/22).
• Dressed but did not play at Minnesota (11/24).
• Made his debut in a New England uniform with a start at right tackle vs. Buffalo (12/1). It marked his seventh NFL start overall and his second NFL start at right tackle. He made his first start at right tackle vs. Miami on Nov. 29, 2020 when he played for the New York Jets. Has also made two starts at right guard, two starts at left tackle and one start as a tackle eligible end.
• Made his second straight start at right tackle at Arizona (12/12).
• Stated the game at Las Vegas (12/18) at right tackle. Part of the offensive line unit that, for the third time this season, did not allow a single sack at.. Helped paved the wave for the rushing game that went for a season-high 206 yards.

2022 (7/0 - N.Y. Jets)

• Spent time on both the 53-man roster and the practice squad for the New York Jets and played as a reserve in seven games.
• Was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad and played in three games before reverting back to the practice squad.

2021 (6/3 - N.Y. Jets)

• Limited to six games with three starts after spending teh first nine weeks of the season on injured reserve.
• Started at left tackle at Miami (12/19), as a tackle-eligible tight end vs. Tampa Bay (1/2) and at left tackle at Buffalo (1/9).
• Caught the first pass of his career on a 1-yard touchdown from QB Zach Wilson vs. Jacksonville (12/26).
• Recorded a 14-yard touchdown in the NFC Wild Card Game playoff win vs. New Orleans (1/10/21).

2020 (15/1 - N.Y. Jets)

• Appeared in 15 games with one start, seeing action at left tackle, right tackle and right guard.
• Started at right tackle vs. Miami (11/29).

2019 (7/2 - BUFFALO/N.Y. Jets)

• Began the season with Buffalo but was inactive for the first four games before being released and claimed off waivers by the New York Jets (10/4).
• Played in seven games with the Jets, including his first two starts of his career.
• Started at right guard vs. Pittsburgh (12/22) and at Buffalo (12/29).

2018 (5/0 - BUFFALO)

• Played in five games as a reserve on offense and on special teams.
• Was in active for 11 games.

2017 (3/0 - BUFFALO)

• Went to training camp with New England but was released at the end of training camp and claimed off waivers by Buffalo.
• Played in three games, primarily on special teams and was inactive for 13 games.

COLLEGE

• Began his college career as a tight end before changing his position to an offensive tackle.
• Started his final 31 games at left tackle after taking over the starting role as a sophomore in 2014.
• Named a second-team All-Pac 12 Conference as selected by the coaches as a senior in 2016.

PERSONAL

• Played four varsity seasons of football at tight end, offensive and defensive tackle for Ensworth, HS in Nashville, TN. His teams posted a 39-8 record in those four seasons. Was named to the 2010 Tennessee All-Conf. team after his squad won the 2010 State HS football championship.
• Was the team captain for his football team in 2009 and 2011.
• Has one brother, Kevin, a long snapper on the UCLA team from 2009-2012 play in the NFL with the San Francisco, 49ers, Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings.