Chris Bryan Biography

Former AFL ruckman Chris Bryan is sacked in his first year as a punter with NFL side Tampa Bay after four games in which he recorded an NFL-worst 37.4 yards per punt.

Former Collingwood and Carlton player Chris Bryan has been signed as an NFL punter by the Green Bay Packers.

Former AFL ruckman Chris Bryan will arrive in Los Angeles to try out for a punting career in the NFL.

Bryan turned down a potential opportunity to join Hawthorn to pursue his dream of playing in the NFL.

"It was pretty tough at the time to say no, but since that day I have been training all the time for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I haven't regretted it one little bit," Bryan said.

"We've got four clubs lined up."

Delisted Collingwood ruckman Chris Bryan is training to become the latest AFL player to try out as a punter in the US National Football League.

Hawthorn is considering drafting an experienced ruckmen, one of Chris Bryan, Cameron Cloke, John Meesen, Adam Pattison or Wayde Skipper on Thursday night.

Collingwood has delisted five players as they prepare for next month's draft including Chris Bryan and Danny Stanley along with rookie list players Toby Thoolen, Johnny Bennell and Kevin Dyas.

Magpie Chris Bryan is in the clear for his bump on Joel Selwood, but Blue Nick Stevens has copped a one-match ban.

Collingwood ruckman Chris Bryan is condemned to a nervous weekend wait after delivering a late bump during last night's NAB Cup grand final.

Collingwood ruckman Chris Bryan is confident he will escape the wrath of the AFL match review panel for his bump on Joel Selwood.