Jewish NFL player Geoff Schwartz brings a menorah with him to team hotels during Hanukkah
Geoff Schwartz is one of only nine Jewish players in the NFL, and he combines with his brother, Mitchell, to comprise 22 percent of the Jewish NFL population. In honor of Passover Tuesday, Schwartz, an offensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs, wrote a list of 10 random facts about being a Jewish athlete for Sports Illustrated’s Hot Clicks.
We’ll share two of our favorite...
Chiefs Sign OT Geoff Schwartz
The Chiefs added another free agent Friday in offensive tackle Geoff Schwartz according to the Kansas City Star.
Schwartz, 6 feet 6 and 340 pounds, had this to say on his Twitter account Friday: Excited to officially be a new member of the @kcchiefs!
A four-year veteran, Schwartz played in 13 games last year for the Vikings. He played in college at Oregon, where he became...
Chiefs add ex-Viking Schwartz to line
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Geoff Schwartz signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings last offseason hoping to re-establish himself as a starter in the NFL following hip surgery.
Schwartz never got the chance to break through as a starter on Minnesota's offensive line, but he could get another opportunity next season after agreeing to terms Friday with the Kansas City Chiefs...
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March 15, 2013
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Former Vikings OL Schwartz joins Chiefs
Offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz became the Vikings’ second unrestricted free agent to sign elsewhere, agreeing to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs Friday.
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March 15, 2013
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Vikings get more-optimistic timetable on Schwartz
The Minnesota Vikings will be without offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz for four to six weeks, a relatively short recovery period for a sports hernia surgery.
Schwartz had the procedure Tuesday in Philadelphia. Coach Leslie Frazier said the team might be able to get him back by the regular season opener Sept. 9. Schwartz was competing with Brandon Fusco for the starting right guard...
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August 07, 2012
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NFL Pro Spotlight: Geoff Schwartz
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by: Duke Manyweather
This week Beyondthecombine.com caught up with Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz. Schwartz enters his 5th year in the NFL and is looking for a bounce back year after missing the entire 2011 season due to hip surgery. Schwartz was a mainstay for the University of Oregon’s offensive line from 2004-2007, before being...
Vikings' Schwartz just wants chance to start
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Geoff Schwartz signed with the Vikings this offseason hoping to re-establish his career after hip surgery wiped out his 2011 season. Minnesota, he thought, would be the perfect place to aid his comeback.
With the Vikings, Schwartz could compete for a starting spot and rejoin offensive line coach Jeff Davidson, who used to be his position boss with the Carolina...
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June 26, 2012
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Browns Agree To Four-Year Deal With Mitch Schwartz
The Cleveland Browns agreed to terms on a four-year contract with second-round offensive lineman Mitch Schwartz, according to a league source. Schwartz is the younger brother of Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz. Schwartz gets high grades for his technique and for having a nasty streak. The 6-foot-5, 318-pounder bench pressed 225 pounds 23 times at the NFL scouting...
When Will Schwartz Go?
Keep an eye on Mitchell Schwartz to be drafted somewhere on Day 2. Schwartz is the brother of Geoff Schwartz who is an Offensive Lineman for the Vikings. Some have going to the Giants in the Second Round with pick number #63.
49ers To Host Panthers Free Agent OG Geoff Schwartz
Panthers free agent offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz is scheduled to visit the San Francisco 49ers this week after he meets with the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation. Schwartz grew up in California as a 49ers fan. Schwartz, 25, is also being pursued by the Detroit Lions. Schwartz became an unrestricted free agent when the Panthers...
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