Seattle Seahawks
Tony McDaniel - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 7"/ 305 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/20/1985 |
| Birthplace | Columbia, SC |
| College | Tennessee |
| Years played | 8 |
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PLAYER NEWS
Seattle tendered a one-year qualifying offer to McDonald, who chose to sign and return as Seattle's backup nose tackle.|||||||
McDaniel played in 54 games with Miami since going to the Dolphins in 2009 via a trade with Jacksonville. McDaniel was mostly a reserve with the Dolphins, starting just two games.
McDaniel has re-signed with the Miami Dolphins.|||||||
McDaniel, a sixth-year pro, spent the past two season with Miami and made a significant contribution off the bench.
McDaniel has been suspended one game without pay for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.|||||||
McDaniel was arrested on a charge of domestic violence in February. Police said he got into an early-morning fight with his girlfriend at his home. McDaniel has three tackles in three games for Miami, all as a substitute. He'll be eligible to return to the active roster Oct. 5, the NFL said Monday.
McDaniel is out of jail after being arrested and accused of domestic violence.|||||||
McDaniel was released Sunday on $3,500 bond. Authorities say the 25-year-old South Carolina native returned from a night out with friends and then got into a fight with his girlfriend early Saturday at his home in Davie, which is near Miami. McDaniel is in his fourth season. He played for Jacksonville for three seasons and came to Miami in 2009. He had 16 tackles and 1.5 sacks this season.
The Miami Dolphins acquired McDaniel on Friday for an undisclosed 2009 draft pick.|||||||
McDaniel has made 38 tackles and 1.5 sacks in three NFL seasons. The 6-foot-7, 310-pound lineman played 10 games for the Jaguars in 2008, starting three.
