Yardbarker: Ben Hartsock

Hartsock's Been Around the Block Before

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:24:00 -0500

The Green & White phase of Ben Hartsock's NFL career began with a small miscommunication. The sixth-year tight end, who had just signed with the Jets last Wednesday, didn't think he was suiting up the next night for the final preseason game against Philadelphia. Then it was suggested he throw on the uni, minus the helmet, "just to look like a teammate." Hartsock knew exactly how ...

Agent: Jets sign veteran TE Hartsock

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:01:02 -0500

The New York Jets signed veteran Ben Hartsock to a one-year deal Wednesday, filling their need for a blocking tight end, his agent told The Associated Press.

Jets sign veteran TE Hartsock to one-year contract, agent says

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:32:08 -0500

The New York Jets signed veteran Ben Hartsock to a one-year contract Wednesday, filling their need for a blocking tight end, agent Mike McCartney told The Associated Press.

Agent: Jets sign veteran TE Hartsock

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:04:19 -0500

The New York Jets signed veteran Ben Hartsock to a one-year deal Wednesday, filling their need for a blocking tight end, his agent told The Associated Press.

NY Jets sign tight end Ben Hartsock

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:50:02 -0500

Associated PressBen Hartsock, right, was released by the Falcons earlier this summer, and scooped up Wednesday by the Jets, who were in need of depth at tight end. The Jets, who have been searching for a blocking tight end, have...

Falcons Release TE Hartsock and CB Von Hutchins

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:54:20 -0500

The Falcons released TE Ben Hartsock and CB Von Hutchins on Tuesday and they also waived DE Willie Evans with an injury settlement. Hartsock and Hutchins were signed as free agents by Atlanta last season. Evans was signed by the Falcons as a free agent on January 8, 2008.

The Atlanta Falcons cut Ben Hartsock

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:34:10 -0500

The Falcons have released 29-year old TE Ben Hartsock. Hartsock played in 11 games for the Falcons last season and he caught 3 passes for 26 yards (8.7 avg). He has now played in 56 games in his 5-year NFL career catching 27 passes for 273 yards (10.1 avg). The Falcons don’t need Hartsock around [...]

Falcons Release Hartsock, Jets Should Be Interested

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:27:35 -0500

I have just read that the Atlanta Falcons today have decided to release Ben Hartsock in order to get their roster down to the necessary 53 man squad. Immediately I thought that Mike Tannenbaum must be on the phone to Hartsock's agent trying to get him signed up. A product of Ohio State university, Hartsock was a round three draft pick of the Indianapolis Colts in 2004, where he played until moving to the Tennessee Titans in 2006 and then on to the Falcons in 2008. Looking through his n...

Falcons Place TE Ben Hartsock On IR, Sign TE Jason Rader

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 21:36:02 -0500

The Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday placed tight end Ben Hartsock on season-ending injured reserve. A free-agent acquisition this past offseason,...

Falcons Place TE Ben Hartsock On IR, Sign TE Jason Rader

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:33:30 -0500

The Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday placed tight end Ben Hartsock on season-ending injured reserve. A free-agent acquisition this past offseason,...

Birds Put TE Hartsock on IR; Sign TE Rader

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:58:50 -0500

The Falcons today placed tight end Ben Hartsock on season-ending injured reserve. A free-agent acquisition this past offseason, Hartsock injured his toe during Sunday's 45-28 victory against the Carolina Panthers. In a corresponding move, the team signed tight end Jason Rader, who had two previous stints with the Falcons this season

Titans select California TE Craig Stevens in 3rd round

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:34:33 -0500

The Titans grabbed a TE in the third round, selecting Craig Stevens out of California. Stevens, a 6?4? 252 lb TE, is described as a high character guy with good blocking skills and the ability to catch the football. His athleticism is limited, but he is a guy who provides some depth at the TE position.