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Kyle Peko

Kyle Peko

Kyle Peko (born July 23, 1993) is an American football nose tackle for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oregon State.

Kyle Peko
No. 94 –Buffalo Bills
Position:Nose tackle
Personal information
Born:(1993-07-23)July 23, 1993
La Habra, California
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:La Habra (La Habra, California)
College:Oregon State
Undrafted:2016
Career history
  • Denver Broncos (2016–2018)
  • Buffalo Bills (2018–present)
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2017
Total tackles:9
Sacks:0.0
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Player stats at **NFL.com [20] **
Total tackles:9
Sacks:0.0
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Player stats at **NFL.com [20] **

Professional career

Denver Broncos

On May 3, 2016, Peko signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted rookie free agent following the 2016 NFL Draft.[1] On September 20, he was released by the Broncos and was re-signed to the practice squad on September 22.[2][3] He was promoted to the active roster on December 28.[4]

During the 2017 season, Peko was involved in multiple transactions and he was signed and released five times.[5][6][7][8][9]

On September 1, 2018, Peko was waived by the Broncos and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[10][11] He was released on September 11, 2018.[12]

Buffalo Bills

On September 12, 2018, Peko was signed to the Buffalo Bills' practice squad.[13] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bills on December 31, 2018.[14]

On August 31, 2019, Peko was waived by the Bills and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[15][16] He was promoted to the active roster on September 24, 2019.[17]

Personal life

Kyle Peko is the younger cousin of nose tackle Domata Peko, who was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2006 and the two became teammates on the Denver Broncos in 2017.

References

[1]
Citation Linkweb.archive.orgMason, Andrew (May 2, 2016). "Get to know the Broncos' 21 college free agents". Denver Broncos. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
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[2]
Citation Linkwww.denverbroncos.comMason, Andrew (September 20, 2016). "Broncos to bring back Shiloh Keo; waive Kyle Peko". DenverBroncos.com.
Sep 29, 2019, 9:19 AM
[3]
Citation Linkwww.denverbroncos.comSwanson, Ben (September 22, 2016). "Broncos sign NT Kyle Peko to practice squad, waive S Ryan Murphy". DenverBroncos.com.
Sep 29, 2019, 9:19 AM
[4]
Citation Linkweb.archive.orgDiLalla, Aric (December 28, 2016). "DeMarcus Ware, Kayvon Webster headed to IR". DenverBroncos.com.
Sep 29, 2019, 9:19 AM
[5]
Citation Linkweb.archive.orgMason, Andrew (September 2, 2017). "Broncos trim roster at deadline". Denver Broncos. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
Sep 29, 2019, 9:19 AM
[6]
Citation Linkwww.denverbroncos.comDiLalla, Aric (September 9, 2017). "Broncos waive nose tackle Kyle Peko". DenverBroncos.com.
Sep 29, 2019, 9:19 AM
[7]
Citation Linkwww.denverbroncos.comDiLalla, Aric (September 16, 2017). "Broncos add NT Kyle Peko to active roster, waive Tyrique Jarrett". DenverBroncos.com.
Sep 29, 2019, 9:19 AM
[8]
Citation Linkweb.archive.orgDiLalla, Aric (October 21, 2017). "Broncos make slew of roster moves ahead of Sunday's game vs. Chargers". DenverBroncos.com.
Sep 29, 2019, 9:19 AM
[9]
Citation Linkwww.denverbroncos.comSwanson, Ben (November 25, 2017). "Broncos promote nose tackle Kyle Peko to active roster". DenverBroncos.com.
Sep 29, 2019, 9:19 AM
[10]
Citation Linkwww.denverbroncos.comDiLalla, Aric (September 1, 2018). "Broncos trim roster to 53 players". DenverBroncos.com.
Sep 29, 2019, 9:19 AM
[11]
Citation Linkwww.denverbroncos.comDiLalla, Aric (September 2, 2018). "Broncos sign nine players to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
Sep 29, 2019, 9:19 AM
[12]
Citation Linkwww.denverbroncos.com"Broncos sign S Shamarko Thomas to active roster, Niles Scott to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. September 11, 2018.
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[13]
Citation Link247sports.com"Kyle Peko Heads to Buffalo". 247sports.com. September 12, 2018.
Sep 29, 2019, 9:19 AM
[14]
Citation Linkwww.buffalobills.comBrown, Chris (December 31, 2018). "Bills sign three players from practice squad to reserve future contracts". BuffaloBills.com.
Sep 29, 2019, 9:19 AM
[15]
Citation Linkwww.buffalobills.comBrown, Chris (August 31, 2019). "Bills cut roster down to 53 players". BuffaloBills.com.
Sep 29, 2019, 9:19 AM
[16]
Citation Linkwww.buffalobills.comBrown, Chris (September 1, 2019). "Bills begin to assemble practice squad, Christian Wade holds 11th exempt spot". BuffaloBills.com.
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[17]
Citation Linkwww.buffalobills.comBrown, Chris (September 24, 2019). "Bills elevate DT Kyle Peko to the 53-man roster". BuffaloBills.com.
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[18]
Citation Linkwww.denverbroncos.comDenver Broncos bio
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[19]
Citation Linkwww.osubeavers.comOregon State Beavers bio
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[20]
Citation Linkwww.nfl.comNFL.com
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