Career Timeline of Rick Lovato: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Discover the career path of Rick Lovato, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Richard Peter "Rick" Lovato Jr. is a professional American football long snapper currently playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. He entered the league in 2015 as an undrafted free agent, signed by the Chicago Bears. Prior to his time with the Eagles, Lovato also had stints with the Green Bay Packers and Washington Redskins. He played college football at Old Dominion University.

2011: College Football Career Begins

In 2011, Rick Lovato began his college football career for the Old Dominion Monarchs.

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2014: End of College Football Career

In 2014, Rick Lovato concluded his college football career with the Old Dominion Monarchs, having played in all 50 games as their long snapper.

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May 3, 2015: Signed with the Chicago Bears

On May 3, 2015, Rick Lovato signed with the Chicago Bears after going undrafted in the NFL draft.

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August 30, 2015: Release from the Chicago Bears

On August 30, 2015, Rick Lovato was released by the Chicago Bears.

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December 22, 2015: Signed with the Green Bay Packers

On December 22, 2015, Rick Lovato was signed by the Green Bay Packers after Brett Goode's injury. He became the first Old Dominion alumnus to play in a regular-season NFL game.

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2015: Signed with Chicago Bears

In 2015, Rick Lovato was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Bears.

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September 3, 2016: Released by the Green Bay Packers

On September 3, 2016, Rick Lovato was released by the Green Bay Packers during final team cuts.

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November 19, 2016: Signed with the Washington Redskins

On November 19, 2016, Rick Lovato signed with the Washington Redskins to fill in for the injured Nick Sundberg.

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November 29, 2016: Released by the Washington Redskins

On November 29, 2016, Rick Lovato was released by the Washington Redskins.

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December 12, 2016: Signed with the Philadelphia Eagles

On December 12, 2016, Rick Lovato signed with the Philadelphia Eagles after Jon Dorenbos suffered a broken wrist.

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2017: Earned Eagles Long Snapping Job

In 2017, Rick Lovato secured the Eagles long snapping position following the trade of Dorenbos, and would later win Super Bowl LII with the Eagles.

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November 19, 2019: Signed Contract Extension with Eagles

On November 19, 2019, Rick Lovato signed a four-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, committing through the 2024 season.

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October 25, 2021: Waived and Re-signed by Eagles

On October 25, 2021, Rick Lovato was initially waived by the Eagles but re-signed to the 53-man roster the following day.

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2022: Super Bowl LVII Appearance

In 2022, Rick Lovato played in Super Bowl LVII where the Eagles lost to the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 38-35.

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March 12, 2024: Signed one-year contract extension with Eagles

On March 12, 2024, Rick Lovato signed a one-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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2024: Contract Extension End

In 2024, Rick Lovato's four-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles was set to end.

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2025: Super Bowl LIX victory

In 2025, Rick Lovato won Super Bowl LIX, marking his second Super Bowl victory with the Eagles.

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