Career Timeline of Christian Kirksey: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Christian Kirksey made an impact.
Christian Kirksey is a former American football linebacker who played in the NFL. Kirksey played college football at the University of Iowa and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Over his NFL career, he also played for the Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, and Buffalo Bills, demonstrating his versatility and experience within the league.
2011: Started all 13 Games for Hawkeyes
In 2011, Christian Kirksey started all 13 games for the Iowa Hawkeyes, recording 62 tackles, five tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, three pass break-ups, and two forced fumbles.
December 30, 2013: Accepted Senior Bowl Invitation
On December 30, 2013, Christian Kirksey accepted an invitation to the 2014 Senior Bowl.
January 25, 2014: Participated in Senior Bowl
On January 25, 2014, Christian Kirksey participated in the Senior Bowl, recording six combined tackles with 1.5 tackles for a loss.
March 24, 2014: Participated at Iowa's Pro Day
On March 24, 2014, Christian Kirksey participated at Iowa's pro day, improving his vertical jump.
June 5, 2014: Signed with Cleveland Browns
On June 5, 2014, Christian Kirksey signed a four-year contract with the Cleveland Browns.
October 19, 2014: Season-High Tackles vs. Jaguars
On October 19, 2014, Christian Kirksey recorded a season-high nine combined tackles in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
2014: Drafted by Cleveland Browns
In 2014, Christian Kirksey was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the NFL draft.
October 4, 2015: First Start of Season
On October 4, 2015, Christian Kirksey earned his first start of the season after Robertson suffered an ankle injury. He also sacked Philip Rivers in the game.
November 15, 2015: Sack Against Steelers
On November 15, 2015, Christian Kirksey collected a combined four tackles and sacked Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
October 9, 2016: Season-High Tackles vs. Patriots
On October 9, 2016, Christian Kirksey collected a season-high 16 combined tackles in a game against the New England Patriots.
2016: Starting Inside Linebacker
In 2016, Christian Kirksey was named the starting right inside linebacker for the Cleveland Browns.
2016: Defensive Coordinator Change
In 2016, after Ray Horton was fired, Gregg Williams changed the Browns defense, resulting in Kirksey moving to weakside linebacker.
May 30, 2017: Contract Extension with Browns
On May 30, 2017, Christian Kirksey signed a four-year contract extension with the Cleveland Browns.
October 22, 2017: Career-High Tackles
On October 22, 2017, Christian Kirksey recorded a career-high 17 combined tackles during a game against the Tennessee Titans.
November 19, 2017: Sack vs. Jaguars
On November 19, 2017, Christian Kirksey collected 14 combined tackles and sacked Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles.
October 7, 2018: Season-High Tackles vs. Ravens
On October 7, 2018, Christian Kirksey recorded a season-high 12 tackles against the Baltimore Ravens.
October 21, 2018: Second-Career Interception
On October 21, 2018, Christian Kirksey picked off Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston and recovered a fumble.
March 10, 2020: Released by Browns
On March 10, 2020, Christian Kirksey was released by the Cleveland Browns after six seasons.
March 17, 2020: Signed with Green Bay Packers
On March 17, 2020, Christian Kirksey signed a two-year contract with the Green Bay Packers.
February 19, 2021: Released by Packers
On February 19, 2021, Christian Kirksey was released by the Green Bay Packers.
March 24, 2021: Signed with Houston Texans
On March 24, 2021, Christian Kirksey signed with the Houston Texans.
March 11, 2022: Contract Extension with Texans
On March 11, 2022, Christian Kirksey signed a two-year contract extension with the Houston Texans.
August 28, 2023: Released by Texans
On August 28, 2023, Christian Kirksey was released by the Houston Texans.
August 30, 2023: Signed to Bills Practice Squad
On August 30, 2023, Christian Kirksey was signed to the practice squad of the Buffalo Bills.
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