James Ferentz

James Ferentz
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Ferentz with the Denver Broncos in 2015
New York Giants
Position:Assistant offensive line coach
Personal information
Born: (1989-06-05) June 5, 1989 (age 35)
Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:290 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High school:Iowa City
College:Iowa (2008–2012)
Undrafted:2014
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:61
Games started:10
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Ferentz (born June 5, 1989) is an American former football center, and currently the assistant offensive line coach for the New York Giants. He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2014, and also played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots (for whom he won Super Bowls 50 and LIII). He played college football at Iowa.

Early life

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Ferentz played football at Iowa City High School in Iowa City, Iowa.[1] He also wrestled earning second place at the Iowa high school wrestling tournament his senior year.

College career

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Ferentz attended and played college football at Iowa from 2008–2012. He was named second-team All-Big Ten while at the University of Iowa.[2]

Professional career

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Houston Texans

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Ferentz was signed by the Houston Texans on May 16, 2014.[3] He was waived by the Texans on August 30, 2014, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[4][5] He signed a reserve/futures contract with the Texans on December 30, 2014.[6]

On September 5, 2015, Ferentz was waived by the Texans.[7]

Denver Broncos

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On September 6, 2015, the Denver Broncos claimed Ferentz off waivers.[8] In the 2015 regular season, he played in 13 games.[9] On February 7, 2016, Ferentz was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50. In the game, the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10.[10] In the 2016 season, he appeared in six games for the Broncos.[11]

On May 10, 2017, Ferentz was released by the Broncos.[12]

New England Patriots

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On May 18, 2017, Ferentz signed with the New England Patriots.[13] He was waived on September 2, 2017, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[14][15] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on February 6, 2018.[16]

On September 1, 2018, Ferentz was waived by the Patriots and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[17][18] Ferentz was promoted to the Patriots' active roster on November 3, 2018.[19] Ferentz won his second Super Bowl when the Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13–3 in Super Bowl LIII.[20]

On August 31, 2019, Ferentz was released during final roster cuts.[21] He was re-signed on September 6, 2019, with the release of Russell Bodine.[22]

On September 16, 2020, Ferentz was signed to the Patriots practice squad.[23] He was promoted to the active roster on September 26, 2020.[24] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on October 16[25] and activated on October 28.[26]

On May 17, 2021, Ferentz re-signed with the Patriots.[27] On August 31, Ferentz was waived and signed to the practice squad the following day.[28] He was signed to the active roster on October 27.[29] He was released on November 8, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad.[30]

On March 14, 2022, Ferentz re-signed with the Patriots.[31] He was released on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[32][33] He was promoted to the active roster on September 6.[34]

On March 9, 2023, Ferentz re-signed with the Patriots.[35] He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.[36][37] Ferentz was signed to the active roster on December 23.[38]

Ferentz announced his retirement on February 19, 2024.[39]

NFL coaching career

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New York Giants

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On March 26, 2024, Ferentz was announced as the new assistant offensive line coach for the New York Giants.[40]

Personal life

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James Ferentz is the son of Mary and Kirk Ferentz, the Iowa Hawkeyes head coach.[41] He is brother to noted football player, Brian Ferentz.[42]

References

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  1. ^ "A guardian of the legacy". Iowa Now. July 31, 2012. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  2. ^ "James Ferentz Bio – Hawkeye Sports Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on November 3, 2014. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
  3. ^ "Transactions: Free Agent Signings". HoustonTexans.com. May 16, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2017. [permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Texans make roster moves". HoustonTexans.com. August 30, 2014. Archived from the original on December 23, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
  5. ^ "Texans sign 10 to practice squad". HoustonTexans.com. August 31, 2014. Archived from the original on September 4, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
  6. ^ "Texans sign nine to reserve/futures contracts". HoustonTexans.com. December 30, 2014. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
  7. ^ "The Texans 53-man roster is set". HoustonTexans.com. September 5, 2015. Archived from the original on October 5, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
  8. ^ Legwold, Jeff (September 6, 2015). "Montee Ball one of two players waived after Broncos' additions". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  9. ^ "James Ferentz 2015 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  10. ^ "Super Bowl 50 – Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers – February 7th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  11. ^ "James Ferentz 2016 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  12. ^ Keilberman, Zack (May 10, 2017). "Report: Broncos release OL James Ferentz". 247Sports.com.
  13. ^ "Patriots make a series of transactions". Patriots.com. May 18, 2017.
  14. ^ "Patriots reach 53-man limit". Patriots.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on November 28, 2017.
  15. ^ "Patriots sign nine to the practice squad". Patriots.com. September 3, 2017. Archived from the original on December 9, 2017.
  16. ^ "Patriots sign 10 free agents". Patriots.com. February 6, 2018. Archived from the original on February 12, 2018.
  17. ^ "Patriots Announce Roster Cutdown". Patriots.com. September 1, 2018.
  18. ^ "Patriots Sign Eight to the Practice Squad; Place TE Ryan Izzo on Injured Reserve". Patriots.com. September 2, 2018.
  19. ^ "Patriots Sign OL James Ferentz to the 53-man Roster from the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. November 3, 2018.
  20. ^ Shpigel, Ben (February 4, 2019). "Patriots Win in Lowest-Scoring Super Bowl Ever". The New York Times. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  21. ^ Phillips, Brian (August 31, 2019). "Instant reaction to the Patriots' initial 53-man roster". PatsPulpit.com. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  22. ^ Buchmasser, Bernd (September 6, 2019). "Patriots release Russell Bodine, re-sign James Ferentz". PatsPulpit.com. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
  23. ^ "Patriots Sign Two Players to the 53-Man Roster from the Practice Squad; Add Two Players to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. September 16, 2020.
  24. ^ "Patriots Make a Series of Roster Transactions". Patriots.com. September 26, 2020.
  25. ^ Williams, Charean (October 16, 2020). "Patriots placing James Ferentz on COVID-19 list". NBCSports.com. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  26. ^ "Patriots' James Ferentz: Lifted from COVID list". CBSSports.com. October 28, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  27. ^ "Patriots Sign Offensive Lineman James Ferentz and Alex Redmond". Patriots.com. May 17, 2021.
  28. ^ "Patriots Sign 12 Players to the Practice Squad". www.patriots.com. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  29. ^ "Patriots sign OL James Ferentz and LB Calvin Munson to the 53-man roster; Sign DB De'Vante Bausby and DB Brian Poole to the practice squad". Patriots.com. October 27, 2021.
  30. ^ "Patriots release OL James Ferentz from the 53-man roster; Release two from the practice squad". Patriots.com. November 8, 2021.
  31. ^ "Patriots Sign OL James Ferentz". Patriots.com. March 14, 2022.
  32. ^ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit". Patriots.com. August 30, 2022.
  33. ^ "Patriots Sign 15 Players to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. August 31, 2022.
  34. ^ "Patriots Sign OL James Ferentz to the 53-Man Roster from the Practice Squad; Sign WR Laquon Treadwell to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. September 6, 2022.
  35. ^ Dussault, Mike (March 9, 2023). "Report: Patriots re-sign veteran OL James Ferentz". Patriots.com. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  36. ^ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach the 53-Man Roster Limit". Patriots.com. August 29, 2023.
  37. ^ "Patriots sign 15 players to the practice squad". Patriots.com. August 30, 2023.
  38. ^ Thomas, Oliver. "Patriots promote former Broncos lineman James Ferentz to 53-man roster amid series of Week 16 moves". Pats Pulpit. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  39. ^ "James Ferentz Announces Retirement". Patriots.com. February 19, 2024.
  40. ^ Eisen, Michael (March 26, 2024). "Giants hire assistant offensive line coach James Ferentz". giants.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  41. ^ "Ferentz-Belichick connection continues as Patriots sign free-agent lineman". NBC Sports Boston. May 19, 2017. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  42. ^ "Kirk Ferentz Bio – Iowa Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on April 5, 2013. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
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