Dwayne Johnson’s NFL Career

Dwayne Johnson had a brief but eventful NFL career. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 1994 NFL Draft and played for the team for two seasons. He was then released and spent a season with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League before retiring from football in 1997.

Dwayne Johnson’s NFL Career

Dwayne Johnson was an NFL player for the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos. He played defensive tackle and was voted to the Pro Bowl in 1997. After his NFL career, he became a successful actor and producer.

Drafted by the Houston Oilers

In the 1991 NFL Draft, the Houston Oilers selected Dwayne Johnson in the seventh round with the 217th overall pick. He played two games for the Oilers in the 1991 season before being cut. In September 1992, he was signed by the practice squad of the Dallas Cowboys, where he played for most of the 1992 season.

Traded to the Dallas Cowboys

In September 2008, Johnson was traded to the Dallas Cowboys for a sixth-round draft choice in the 2009 NFL Draft. He was inactive for the first four games of the season. He made his Cowboys’ debut on October 12, against the St. Louis Rams, making one tackles in a 35–17 victory. The following week, he had a season-high three tackles during a 38–17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On December 7, 2008, he was placed on injured reserve after suffering a herniated disc in his back

Waived by the Cowboys

Dwayne Johnson was waived by the Dallas Cowboys on September 4, 1991, shortly before the start of the 1991 season.

Dwayne Johnson’s Post-NFL Career

In his post-NFL career, Dwayne Johnson has been very successful. He has starred in multiple movies, including the Fast and the Furious franchise. He has also started his own production company and has a successful clothing line. He has also been very active in philanthropy, working with various charities.

Acting

Dwayne Johnson’s acting career began in 1993 when he made his film debut in the low-budget release ‘Baywatch.’ After a string of bit roles and small parts in major films, Johnson gained mainstream prominence with his performances in ‘The Mummy Returns’ (2001) and ‘The Scorpion King’ (2002), becoming one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actors.

In recent years, Johnson has gone on to star in some of the biggest box office hits, including ‘Furious 7’ (2015), ‘Central Intelligence’ (2016), ‘Moana’ (2016), and ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ (2017). He has also established himself as a successful producer, with credits including the hit HBO series ‘Ballers’ and the feature films ‘San Andreas’ (2015) and ‘Skyscraper’ (2018).

Wrestling

Dwayne Johnson’s NFL career unfortunately ended due to an injury he suffered during a game. However, Johnson didn’t give up on his dreams of becoming a professional athlete and found success in the world of professional wrestling. He quickly became one of the most popular wrestlers in the world, thanks to his charisma and unique background. In 2000, he transition into acting, starring in the hit movie ‘The Mummy Returns’. Since then, he has gone on to have a hugely successful career in Hollywood, appearing in movies like ‘The Rock’, ‘Tooth Fairy’, ‘Race to Witch Mountain’ and ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’.

Dwayne Johnson’s Return to the NFL

After a 13 year hiatus, Dwayne Johnson has decided to return to the NFL. This time, he will be playing for the Miami Dolphins. Johnson last played for the Dolphins in 2002, before he was traded to the New England Patriots.

Signed by the Miami Dolphins

In May 2007, it was announced that Dwayne Johnson had signed a deal with the Miami Dolphins to play for their team. However, before he could even suit up for a game, he was cut from the roster.

Released by the Dolphins

In 2007, Dwayne Johnson was released by the Miami Dolphins after playing for only two seasons. He was drafted by the team in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft, but he never managed to make an impact on the field. In his two years with the team, he played in only eight games and recorded a total of nine tackles.