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Ben Hartsock | Tight End

Team: Carolina Panthers
Age / DOB:  (32) / 7/5/1980
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 270
College: Ohio State
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Panthers re-signed TE Ben Hartsock.
Hartsock turns 33 before the season and has all of seven receptions since the 2007 campaign. He is a blocking tight end who doesn't dominate at blocking. Mar 12 - 3:27 PM
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter

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Ben Hartsock - TE - Panthers

Panthers declared TE Ben Hartsock inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Hartsock is the only mild surprise for the Panthers as a healthy scratch. They have already placed Jon Beason, Thomas Davis and Ron Edwards on injured reserve. The rest of the Panthers' inactives: QB Jimmy Clausen, WR Kealoha Pilares, OT Lee Ziemba, DT Frank Kearse, LB Jason Phillips and S Charles Godfrey. Jordan Pugh will start in place of Godfrey (concussion).
Sun, Sep 25, 2011 11:48:00 AM
Ben Hartsock - TE - Panthers

Panthers agreed to terms with TE Ben Hartsock on a two-year contract.

Hartsock will play the blocking specialist role next to Jeremy Shockey in a run-heavy attack. The Jets were interested in bringing Hartsock back at a lower rate, so they'll have to turn elsewhere for Dustin Keller's partner.
Related: Jets
Source: Jason LaCanfora on Twitter
Wed, Jul 27, 2011 02:24:00 PM
Ben Hartsock - TE - Panthers

Jets released TE Ben Hartsock.

The move takes New York off the hook for a $1.6 million salary. Hartsock, 30, is strictly a blocking tight end and performed that role admirably last season. The Jets might try to bring him back at closer to a minimum base pay.
Wed, Mar 2, 2011 05:25:00 PM
Ben Hartsock - TE - Panthers

Jets agreed to terms with TE Ben Hartsock.

Hartsock, 30 this July, has just 28 catches in six pro seasons. Strictly a blocker, he'll continue to back up catch-first Jets starter Dustin Keller.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Mon, Mar 8, 2010 01:31:00 PM
Ben Hartsock - TE - Panthers

The Jets are trying to re-sign free agent TE Ben Hartsock.

Hartsock is strictly a blocker that caught one pass in 16 games for the Jets last season.
Source: New York Daily News
Mon, Mar 8, 2010 08:44:00 AM
Ben Hartsock - TE - Panthers

Jets signed TE Ben Hartsock, formerly of the Falcons, to a one-year, $1.275 million contract.

Hartsock was just released Tuesday, but the Jets acted quickly to fill a glaring need at blocking tight end. Hartsock won't have fantasy value, but he should be in line for plenty of playing time alongside Dustin Keller.
Source: New York Daily News
Wed, Sep 2, 2009 02:10:00 PM
Ben Hartsock - TE - Panthers

Falcons released TE Ben Hartsock.

Hartsock, strictly a blocker, was handed a four-year contract last offseason when the Falcons were desperate at tight end. He's no longer needed with Tony Gonzalez around. Perhaps the Bengals could use him?
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tue, Sep 1, 2009 02:57:00 PM
Ben Hartsock - TE - Panthers

Falcons TE Ben Hartsock has been medically cleared after his 2008 season with plantar fasciitis.

Hartsock, strictly a blocker, started eight of Atlanta's first 11 games before the injury. He'll play second fiddle to Tony Gonzalez, at best, this season.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Thu, May 7, 2009 03:46:00 PM
Ben Hartsock - TE - Panthers

Falcons placed TE Ben Hartsock (plantar fasciitis) on injured reserve, ending his season.

Hartsock, once a member of Indianapolis' "flying Bens" duo with Ben Utecht, was Atlanta's starting TE but wasn't used in the passing game. He will return in 2009, but the club is sure to upgrade this position in the offseason.
Wed, Nov 26, 2008 02:22:00 PM
Ben Hartsock - TE - Panthers

Falcons agreed to terms with TE Ben Hartsock, formerly of the Titans, on a four-year, $9 million contract.

Hartsock, 27, caught 12 passes for 138 yards and no TDs as Bo Scaife's top backup in 2007. He'll block and play on all phases of special teams, but if the Falcons think they're getting a legit starter here, they'll be disappointed.
Related: Titans
Sun, Mar 2, 2008 02:56:00 PM
Ben Hartsock - TE - Panthers

Free agent TE Ben Hartsock will visit with the Falcons today.

With Alge Crumpler gone, Atlanta has a gaping hole at tight end. Still, don't expect Hartsock to be much of a fantasy factor even if the Falcons scoop him up.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Sat, Mar 1, 2008 10:48:00 AM
Ben Hartsock - TE - Panthers

The Titans may use Ben Hartsock as their "No. 1 option" at tight end in the running game, like Erron Kinney used to.

Even if Hartsock doesn't start every game, he'll get plenty of snaps. That leaves Bo Scaife and Ben Troupe to take snaps along with Hartsock as pass-catching tight ends. We still wouldn't expect much production from Hartsock.
Source: Nashville City Paper
Fri, Jun 1, 2007 09:02:00 AM
Ben Hartsock - TE - Panthers

Titans re-signed TE Ben Hartsock to a one-year, $850,000 contract.

Hartsock got playing time late in 2006 when Ben Troupe and Erron Kinney were on injured reserve and made six catches for 68 yards. Bo Scaife looks to be the favorite to start at tight end for Tennessee in 2007.
Related: Ben Troupe, Bo Scaife
Wed, Apr 25, 2007 11:41:00 PM
Ben Hartsock - TE - Panthers

Titans extended tenders to restricted free agent TE Ben Hartsock, DT Randy Starks, LG Jacob Bell, and LB Robert Reynolds.

Interesting both Starks and Reynolds were tendered; each was involved in an off-field incident last season and neither played much. Hartsock takes Erron Kinney's old spot in the tight end rotation. Bell is a starter.
Related: Randy Starks, Jacob Bell, Robert Reynolds
Thu, Mar 1, 2007 02:06:00 PM

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