{{Short description|American football player (born 1992)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}} {{good article}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Greg Mancz | image = Greg Mancz.JPG | caption = Mancz with the Houston Texans in 2016 | alt = Photo of Mancz in a white Houston Texans number 65 jersey walking on a football field in 2016 | current_team = | number = 65, 62, 69 | position = Center, guard | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|4|23}} | birth_place = Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 4 | weight_lbs = 302 | high_school = Anderson (Cincinnati, Ohio) | college = Toledo (2010–2014) | undraftedyear = 2015 | pastteams = * Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2020}}) * Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2020|2021}})* * Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2021}}) * Buffalo Bills ({{NFL Year|2022}}) * Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2022}}) * Minnesota Vikings ({{NFL Year|2022}}) * Buffalo Bills ({{NFL Year|2022|2023}}) | status = | highlights = * MAC Most Valuable Player (2014) * Second-team All-American (2014) * First-team All-MAC (2014) * Second-team All-MAC (2013) * Third-team All-MAC (2012) | statweek = | statseason = | statlabel1 = Games played | statvalue1 = 65 | statlabel2 = Games started | statvalue2 = 32 | pfr = MancGr00 }} '''Gregory Brian Mancz''' (born April 23, 1992) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) from 2015 to 2022, primarily with the Houston Texans. He was lightly recruited out of high school in 2010 and ended up playing college football for the Toledo Rockets of the University of Toledo, where he was a four-year starter at several positions along the offensive line. He earned various All-American and All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) honors during his college career. His senior season in 2014, he won the Vern Smith Leadership Award, which is given to the best player in the MAC. Mancz went undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft and signed with the Texans shortly thereafter.
Due to a season-ending injury to Nick Martin, Mancz was the Texans' starting center for the entire 2016 season, becoming the first lineman in team history to start every game in a season. However, he mainly served in a backup role throughout the rest of his NFL career. Overall, Mancz played for the Texans from 2015 to 2020, the Miami Dolphins in 2021, the Buffalo Bills in 2022, and the Minnesota Vikings in 2022. He was also a member of the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns but did not appear in any games for either team. He was inducted into the University of Toledo's athletic hall of fame in 2020.
==Early life== Gregory Brian Mancz was born on April 23, 1992, in Cincinnati, Ohio.<ref name="pfr"/> He played high school football at Anderson High School in Cincinnati and was a two-year starter. He played in the state championship game in 2007 and 2008, with Anderson High winning the title in 2007.<ref name="rockets"/> Mancz played right tackle his junior season in 2008 and left tackle his senior season in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.toledoblade.com/ZachSilka/2011/04/13/Mancz-looks-to-start-at-guard-for-Toledo.html |title=Mancz looks to start at guard for Toledo |work=Toledo Blade |date=April 13, 2011 |access-date=October 5, 2016 |author=Silka, Zach |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006013343/http://www.toledoblade.com/ZachSilka/2011/04/13/Mancz-looks-to-start-at-guard-for-Toledo.html |archive-date=October 6, 2016 }}</ref>
He earned first-team All-League, second-team All-Southwest District and honorable mention All-State honors as a senior in 2009 as the team finished the season with a 12–1 record. He was team captain his senior year as well.<ref name="rockets"/> Mancz was also selected to play in the 2010 Ohio North-South All-Star Game and the 2010 Big 33 Classic.<ref name="rockets">{{cite web|url=http://utrockets.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1671 |title=Greg Mancz - 2014 Football |publisher=University of Toledo |access-date=September 30, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001014641/http://utrockets.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1671 |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2010/04/20/hsfb20-gq088kdj-1.html |title=Football: Ohio North-South Classic rosters |work=The Columbus Dispatch |date=April 20, 2010 |access-date=October 5, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006025414/http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2010/04/20/hsfb20-gq088kdj-1.html |archive-date=October 6, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cantonrep.com/article/20100619/NEWS/306199950 |title=Big 33 Football Classic rosters |work=The Repository |date=June 19, 2010 |access-date=October 5, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006021844/http://www.cantonrep.com/article/20100619/NEWS/306199950 |archive-date=October 6, 2016 }}</ref>
In the class of 2010, he was rated a two-star recruit by Scout.com and a three-star recruit by Rivals.com.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/player/135308-greg-mancz |title=GREG MANCZ |publisher=Scout.com |access-date=October 5, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006023113/http://www.scout.com/player/135308-greg-mancz |archive-date=October 6, 2016 }}</ref><ref name="rivals">{{cite web|url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/94792 |title=Greg Mancz |publisher=Rivals.com |access-date=October 5, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006023154/https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/94792 |archive-date=October 6, 2016 }}</ref> He committed to Toledo in January 2010.<ref name="Dyer">{{cite web|url=http://www.maxpreps.com/news/excvtP6_Ed6UswAcxJTdpg/ohio--football-recruiting-continues-to-be-a-storyline.htm |title=Ohio: Football recruiting continues to be a storyline |publisher=MaxPreps|date=January 11, 2010 |access-date=October 5, 2016 |author=Dyer, Mike |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006023405/http://www.maxpreps.com/news/excvtP6_Ed6UswAcxJTdpg/ohio--football-recruiting-continues-to-be-a-storyline.htm |archive-date=October 6, 2016 }}</ref><ref name="rivals"/> He also had offers from Air Force and Ohio.<ref name="Dyer"/>
==College career== Mancz played for the Toledo Rockets of the University of Toledo (UT) from 2011 to 2014 and started 48 games.<ref name="rockets"/><ref name="roto"/> He was redshirted in 2010.<ref name="rockets"/>
===2011–2013=== Mancz started all 13 games at right guard in 2011.<ref name="rockets"/> He was named a first-team Freshman All-American by Yahoo! Sports and a third-team Freshman All-American by Phil Steele.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://utnews.utoledo.edu/index.php/12_22_2011/football-player-named-freshman-all-american-by-yahoo-sports |title=FOOTBALL PLAYER NAMED FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICAN BY YAHOO! SPORTS |publisher=University of Toledo |date=December 22, 2011 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |author=Helgren, Paul |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001192401/http://utnews.utoledo.edu/index.php/12_22_2011/football-player-named-freshman-all-american-by-yahoo-sports |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref><ref name="rockets"/> He also garnered honorable mention Academic All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) accolades and won the Cohen Freshman of the Year Award, which is given to Toledo football's "Freshman of the Year".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gozips.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20120113lt5ojs |title=Football's Caponi Named Academic All-MAC, Kasparek and Gilmer Honorable Mention |publisher=University of Akron |date=January 13, 2012 |access-date=October 4, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161004231810/http://www.gozips.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20120113lt5ojs |archive-date=October 4, 2016 }}</ref><ref name="rockets"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://admin.xosn.com/fls/18000/MediaGuides/2014-15/2014FBGuide/Section%206%20-%20History2014.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=18000 |title=Team Awards |publisher=University of Toledo |access-date=October 1, 2016 |pages=148 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001193222/https://admin.xosn.com/fls/18000/MediaGuides/2014-15/2014FBGuide/Section%206%20-%20History2014.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=18000 |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref> He again started all 13 games in 2012, earning third-team All-MAC and Academic All-MAC honors.<ref name="rockets"/><ref name="all-mac">{{cite web|url=http://www.mac-sports.com/news/2014/12/2/FB_1202143009.aspx |title=MAC ANNOUNCES 2014 ALL-MAC TEAMS & POSTSEASON FOOTBALL AWARDS |publisher=Mid-American Conference |date=December 3, 2014 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001225050/http://www.mac-sports.com/news/2014/12/2/FB_1202143009.aspx |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref><ref name="academic"/>
In July 2013, Mancz was named a nominee for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, which recognizes college football players for their community service.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scacsports.com/sports/fball/2013-14/releases/afca_good_works_nominees |title=SCAC Duo Nominated for 2013 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® |publisher=Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |date=July 18, 2013 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001222845/http://www.scacsports.com/sports/fball/2013-14/releases/afca_good_works_nominees |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.afca.com/article/article.php?id=2356 |title=Record 150 Nominees for 2013 Good Works Team |publisher=American Football Coaches Association |access-date=October 1, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001223449/https://www.afca.com/article/article.php?id=2356 |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref><ref name="texans"/> He started 12 games in 2013, starting the first three games at right tackle before being moved back to right guard for the rest of the year.<ref name="rockets"/> He earned second-team All-MAC and Academic All-MAC honors.<ref name="rockets"/><ref name="all-mac"/><ref name="academic"/> He won the team's offensive Unsung Hero Award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.utrockets.com/news/2013/12/15/Rockets_Hand_Out_Awards_at_2013_Football_Banquet_Sylvestre_Earns_Nicholson_Award.aspx |title=Rockets Hand Out Awards at 2013 Football Banquet; Sylvestre Earns Nicholson Award |publisher=University of Toledo |date=December 15, 2013 |access-date=October 5, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006020705/http://www.utrockets.com/news/2013/12/15/Rockets_Hand_Out_Awards_at_2013_Football_Banquet_Sylvestre_Earns_Nicholson_Award.aspx |archive-date=October 6, 2016 }}</ref>
===2014=== Mancz moved to center for the 2014 season to replace the recently graduated Zac Kerin.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bcsn.tv/news_article/show/405503?referrer_id=878183 | title=UT lineman Mancz has big shoes to fill at center | publisher=Buckeye Cable Sports Network | date=July 27, 2014 | access-date=June 16, 2017 | author=Skebba, Jay | url-status=bot: unknown | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170616184502/http://www.bcsn.tv/news_article/show/405503?referrer_id=878183 | archive-date=June 16, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://independentcollegian.com/2014/08/29/sports/rockets-hungry-for-2014-season/ | title=Rockets hungry for 2014 season | work=Toledo Blade | date=August 29, 2014 | access-date=June 16, 2017 | author=Bacho, Blake | url-status=bot: unknown | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170616184734/https://independentcollegian.com/2014/08/29/sports/rockets-hungry-for-2014-season/ | archive-date=June 16, 2017 }}</ref><ref name="Smith"/> In July 2014, Mancz was named to the watch lists for both the Rimington Trophy, which is given to the best center in college football, and the Lombardi Award, which is awarded to the best lineman or linebacker in college football.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.utrockets.com/news/2014/7/8/Greg_Mancz_Named_to_Rimington_Trophy_Watch_List.aspx |title=Greg Mancz Named to Rimington Trophy Watch List |publisher=University of Toledo |date=July 8, 2014 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001212708/http://www.utrockets.com/news/2014/7/8/Greg_Mancz_Named_to_Rimington_Trophy_Watch_List.aspx |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://rimingtontrophy.com/mobile/trophy-watchlist/2014watchlist/?staff_id=147 |title=2014 Rimington Watchlist |publisher=Boomer Esiason Foundation |access-date=October 1, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001212820/http://rimingtontrophy.com/mobile/trophy-watchlist/2014watchlist/?staff_id=147 |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rotarylombardiaward.org/index.php/14-news-2014/63-2014-rotary-lombardi-award-watch-list-announced |title=2014 ROTARY LOMBARDI AWARD WATCH LIST ANNOUNCED |publisher=Lombardi Award |access-date=October 1, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001213500/http://www.rotarylombardiaward.org/index.php/14-news-2014/63-2014-rotary-lombardi-award-watch-list-announced |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref> Also in July 2014, he was named a nominee for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team for the second year in a row.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.utrockets.com/news/2014/7/15/Greg_Mancz_Nominated_for_Allstate_AFCA_Good_Works_Team.aspx |title=Greg Mancz Nominated for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team |publisher=University of Toledo |date=July 25, 2014 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001222453/http://www.utrockets.com/news/2014/7/15/Greg_Mancz_Nominated_for_Allstate_AFCA_Good_Works_Team.aspx |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref>
He started the first nine games of the regular season before missing the last three games due to a knee injury.<ref name="2015t">{{cite web|url=http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/utrockets.com/documents/2015/3/18/3309309_2015toledospringfootballprospectus.pdf |title=University of Toledo Football 2015 Spring Prospectus |publisher=University of Toledo |access-date=October 1, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001194451/http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/utrockets.com/documents/2015/3/18/3309309_2015toledospringfootballprospectus.pdf |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref><ref name="Smith"/><ref name="A">{{cite web|url=http://www.bcsn.tv/news_article/show/458545 |title=Toledo lineman Greg Mancz named second-team All-America |publisher=Buckeye Cable Sports Network |date=December 17, 2014 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001023246/http://www.bcsn.tv/news_article/show/458545 |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref> Mancz then returned as a starter in the team's GoDaddy Bowl victory over Arkansas State.<ref name="2015t"/><ref name="schedule"/> The Rockets finished the year with a 9–4 record, including the bowl victory.<ref name="schedule">{{cite web|url=http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa-14/mid-amer/2014-toledo-rockets-football-schedule.php |title=2014 Toledo Rockets Football Schedule |publisher=FB Schedules |access-date=October 1, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001191534/http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa-14/mid-amer/2014-toledo-rockets-football-schedule.php |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref> The Rockets offense led the MAC in scoring offense, total offense and rushing offense in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mac-sports.com/news/2016/9/9/FB_0909162231.aspx |title=ELEVEN MAC FOOTBALL GAMES HIGHLIGHT WEEK TWO ACTION |publisher=Mid-American Conference |date=September 9, 2016 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001191228/http://www.mac-sports.com/news/2016/9/9/FB_0909162231.aspx |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref><ref name="texans"/>
He was named a second-team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mac-sports.com/news/2014/12/17/FB_1217141349.aspx?path=football |title=Toledo's Greg Mancz Named FWAA Second Team All-American |publisher=Mid-American Conference |date=December 17, 2014 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001190343/http://mac-sports.com/news/2014/12/17/FB_1217141349.aspx?path=football |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref><ref name="Smith"/><ref name="texans"/> He was the only player from the MAC to be named to the FWAA All-American team that year and was also the first Toledo player to be named an All-American since Eric Page in 2011.<ref name="A"/><ref name="texans"/> He also won the Vern Smith Leadership Award, which is given to the best player in the MAC.<ref name="Smith">{{cite web|url=http://www.utrockets.com/news/2014/12/3/Greg_Mancz_Earns_Vern_Smith_Leadership_Award_as_MAC_s_Top_Player.aspx |title=Greg Mancz Earns Vern Smith Leadership Award as MAC's Top Player |publisher=University of Toledo |date=December 3, 2014 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001190649/http://www.utrockets.com/news/2014/12/3/Greg_Mancz_Earns_Vern_Smith_Leadership_Award_as_MAC_s_Top_Player.aspx |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref><ref name="texans"/> Mancz was the first offensive lineman to ever win the Vern Smith Leadership Award and the first Toledo player since Bruce Gradkowski in 2005 to win the award.<ref name="Smith"/><ref name="texans"/> He earned First-team All-MAC and Academic All-MAC honors as well.<ref name="Smith"/><ref name="academic">{{cite web|url=http://www.mac-sports.com/news/2015/1/26/FB_0126150815.aspx |title=MAC ANNOUNCES 2014 FOOTBALL ACADEMIC ALL-MAC TEAM |publisher=Mid-American Conference |date=January 27, 2015 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001224540/http://www.mac-sports.com/news/2015/1/26/FB_0126150815.aspx |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref><ref name="texans"/> He also won Toledo football's Jim Nicholson Award, which is given to "the player contributing the most toward the success of the team".<ref name="2016media">{{cite web|url=http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/utrockets.com/documents/2016/8/3/2016_Toledo_Football_Media_Guide.pdf |title=Toledo Football: 2016 Media Guide |publisher=University of Toledo |access-date=October 5, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006015648/http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/utrockets.com/documents/2016/8/3/2016_Toledo_Football_Media_Guide.pdf |archive-date=October 6, 2016 }}</ref> Mancz was a team captain in 2014 and was also made a permanent team captain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://independentcollegian.com/2014/09/16/sports/leaders-in-consistency/ |title=Leaders in consistency |work=Toledo Blade |date=September 16, 2014 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |author=Bacho, Blake |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001231500/http://independentcollegian.com/2014/09/16/sports/leaders-in-consistency/ |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref><ref name="2016media"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/12/toledos_greg_mancz_will_be_cen.html |title=Toledo's Greg Mancz will be center of attention when Rockets play in GoDaddy Bowl |work=The Birmingham News |date=December 25, 2014 |access-date=October 5, 2016 |author=Hicks, Tommy |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006020331/http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/12/toledos_greg_mancz_will_be_cen.html |archive-date=October 6, 2016 }}</ref>
He was a finalist for the 2014 Wuerffel Trophy, which is given to the college football player "who combines outstanding community service with athletic and academic achievement".<ref name="Helgren">{{cite web|url=http://utnews.utoledo.edu/index.php/11_21_2014/football-player-named-wuerffel-trophy-finalist-for-his-community-service |title=Football player named finalist for national award recognizing community service |publisher=University of Toledo |date=November 21, 2014 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |author=Helgren, Paul |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001184947/http://utnews.utoledo.edu/index.php/11_21_2014/football-player-named-wuerffel-trophy-finalist-for-his-community-service |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Blevins|first=Dave|title=College Football Awards: All National and Conference Winners Through 2010|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=r_Yta5rctjoC&pg=PA71|year=2012|publisher=McFarland|isbn=9780786490806|page=71}}</ref> He was also a semifinalist for the 2014 William V. Campbell Trophy, which is given to the best scholar-athlete in the nation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theamerican.org/news/2014/9/25/FB_0925145315.aspx |title=Six from the American named Campbell Trophy semifinalists |publisher=American Athletic Conference |date=September 25, 2014 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001214020/http://theamerican.org/news/2014/9/25/FB_0925145315.aspx |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://footballmatters.org/go-daddy-bowl-standout-ol-greg-mancz-set-to-wrap-up-storied-career-at-toledo/ |title=Go Daddy Bowl: Standout OL Greg Mancz Set To Wrap Up Storied Career At Toledo |publisher=FootballMatters.org |date=January 4, 2015 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |author=Cox, Chuck |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001214423/http://footballmatters.org/go-daddy-bowl-standout-ol-greg-mancz-set-to-wrap-up-storied-career-at-toledo/ |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref><ref name="texans"/> In May 2015, he received the MAC's Medal of Excellence Award, which is given annually to one male and one female member from the graduating class of each school in the conference.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bgsufalcons.com/news/2015/5/27/GEN_0527151958.aspx |title=Hoekstra, Piazza Earn MAC Medal of Excellence |publisher=Bowling Green State University |date=May 27, 2015 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001230006/http://www.bgsufalcons.com/news/2015/5/27/GEN_0527151958.aspx |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref>
Mancz accepted an invitation to play in the 2015 East-West Shrine Game as part of the West Team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-3553036741.html |title=Center to Play in East-West Shrine Game Jan. 17 |publisher=HighBeam |date=January 10, 2015 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001201528/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-3553036741.html |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/2015-east-west-shrine-game-rosters-0ap3000000438219 |title=2015 East-West Shrine Game rosters |publisher=NFL.com |date=January 6, 2015 |access-date=October 5, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006005739/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000438219/article/2015-eastwest-shrine-game-rosters |archive-date=October 6, 2016 }}</ref> However, he did not play in the game as he suffered a shoulder injury during the second day of Shrine Game practices.<ref name="Starr"/><ref name="roto">{{cite web|url=http://www.rotoworld.com/recent/nfl/10641/greg-mancz |title=Greg Mancz |publisher=Rotoworld |access-date=October 1, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001205433/http://www.rotoworld.com/recent/nfl/10641/greg-mancz |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref>
He was inducted into the University of Toledo's athletic hall of fame in 2020.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2020/06/24/university-of-toledo-varsity-t-club-hall-of-fame-inductees/stories/20200624125 | title=University of Toledo Varsity T Club welcomes 7 Hall of Fame inductees | work=Toledo Blade | date=June 24, 2020 | accessdate=12 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://utrockets.com/honors/hall-of-fame/greg-mancz/304 | title=Greg Mancz | publisher=University of Toledo | accessdate=12 September 2024}}</ref>
==Professional career== ===Pre-draft=== {{NFL predraft | height ft = 6 | height in = 4 1/2 | weight = 301 | dash = | ten split = | twenty split = | shuttle = | cone drill = | vertical = | broad ft = | broad in = | bench = | arm span = 32 3/8 | hand span = 10 | wonderlic = | note = All values from NFL Combine<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zierlein |first=Lance |title=Greg Mancz Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/greg-mancz/32004d41-4e03-9930-4a16-102f328e9a66 |access-date=September 30, 2022 |publisher=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=110043&DraftYear=2015 |title=2015 Draft Scout Greg Mancz, Toledo NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |publisher=NFL Draft Scout |access-date=September 30, 2022}}</ref> }}
Mancz attended the 2015 NFL Combine but did not work out due to his January 2015 shoulder injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bcsn.tv/news_article/show/481005 |title=Former Toledo lineman Greg Mancz hopes resume will prove his worth |publisher=Buckeye Cable Sports Network |date=February 19, 2015 |access-date=October 5, 2016 |author=Piotrowicz, Nicholas |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005235723/http://www.bcsn.tv/news_article/show/481005 |archive-date=October 5, 2016 }}</ref> He was rated the eighth best center in the 2015 NFL draft by NFLDraftScout.com.<ref name="draftscout">{{cite web|url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=110043&draftyear=2015&genpos=C |title=Greg Mancz, DS #8 C, Toledo |publisher=NFL Draft Scout |access-date=October 5, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005235951/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=110043&draftyear=2015&genpos=C |archive-date=October 5, 2016 }}</ref> Lance Zierlein of NFL.com said that "Based on Mancz's tape and history, one would have to expect that he will find a way to succeed in the league." Zierlein projected him as a sixth or seventh round pick.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/greg-mancz?id=2552244 |title=Greg Mancz |publisher=NFL.com |access-date=October 5, 2016 |author=Zierlein, Lance |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006003502/http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/greg-mancz?id=2552244 |archive-date=October 6, 2016 }}</ref> Chris Burke of SI.com projected Mancz as a mid to late fifth round pick.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/04/01/2015-nfl-draft-position-rankings-center-cameron-erving |title=2015 NFL draft positional rankings: Center |work=Sports Illustrated |date=April 1, 2015 |access-date=October 5, 2016 |author=Burke, Chris |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006005952/http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/04/01/2015-nfl-draft-position-rankings-center-cameron-erving |archive-date=October 6, 2016 }}</ref>
===Houston Texans=== Mancz signed with the Houston Texans on May 8, 2015, after going undrafted in the 2015 draft.<ref name="fox">{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/greg-mancz-player-transactions |title=GREG MANCZ |publisher=Fox Sports |access-date=September 30, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001020829/http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/greg-mancz-player-transactions |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref><ref name="texans">{{cite web |url=http://www.houstontexans.com/team/roster/Greg-Mancz/dca6cd79-4933-4918-8b39-97f1794702a2 |title=GREG MANCZ |publisher=Houston Texans |access-date=September 30, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161003094721/http://www.houstontexans.com/team/roster/Greg-Mancz/dca6cd79-4933-4918-8b39-97f1794702a2 |archive-date=October 3, 2016 }}</ref> He played in the first three games of the 2015 season but was inactive for the next five games.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nfl.com/player/gregmancz/2553560/gamelogs?season=2015 | title=Greg Mancz | publisher=NFL.com | access-date=October 1, 2016}}</ref><ref name="Lord">{{cite web|url=http://houston.cbslocal.com/2016/08/18/greg-mancz-making-or-missing-the-cut/ |title=Greg Mancz: Making Or Missing The Cut |publisher=CBS News |date=August 18, 2016 |access-date=October 4, 2016 |author=Lord, Rich |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005030417/http://houston.cbslocal.com/2016/08/18/greg-mancz-making-or-missing-the-cut/ |archive-date=October 5, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kffl.com/player/33980/nfl/news/greg-mancz |title=Greg Mancz |publisher=KFFL.com |access-date=October 5, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005234402/http://kffl.com/player/33980/nfl/news/greg-mancz |archive-date=October 5, 2016 }}</ref> In late October, he suffered a knee injury that required surgery.<ref name="Starr">{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/nfl/texans/story/1699973-greg-mancz-has-to-step-in-for-the-texans |title=Greg Mancz Is Taking a Deep Breath And Stepping In For the Houston Texans |publisher=Scout.com |date=August 26, 2016 |access-date=October 4, 2016 |author=Starr, Patrick |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005030247/http://www.scout.com/nfl/texans/story/1699973-greg-mancz-has-to-step-in-for-the-texans |archive-date=October 5, 2016 }}</ref><ref name="Lord"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/texans/article/Healthy-again-Texans-Greg-Mancz-upbeat-about-6893585.php |title=Healthy again, Texans' Greg Mancz upbeat about offseason |publisher=MySA.com |date=March 16, 2016 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |author=Wilson, Aaron |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001235709/http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/texans/article/Healthy-again-Texans-Greg-Mancz-upbeat-about-6893585.php |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref> He was placed on season-ending injured reserve on November 3.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/houston-texans-greg-mancz-injured-reserve-110415 |title=Texans place center Mancz on IR |publisher=Fox Sports |date=November 4, 2015 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001235852/http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/houston-texans-greg-mancz-injured-reserve-110415 |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref><ref name="fox"/> He was taken off injured reserve on February 8, 2016.<ref name="fox"/>
In August 2016, he became the team's starting center after a season-ending injury to Nick Martin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/blog/houston-texans/post/_/id/16967/texans-c-greg-mancz-ready-for-starting-role-after-nick-martins-injury |title=Texans C Greg Mancz ready for starting role after Nick Martin's injury |publisher=ESPN |date=August 26, 2016 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |author=Barshop, Sarah |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001234742/http://www.espn.com/blog/houston-texans/post/_/id/16967/texans-c-greg-mancz-ready-for-starting-role-after-nick-martins-injury |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/blog/houston-texans/post/_/id/16950/texans-look-to-c-greg-mancz-after-c-nick-martin-has-ankle-surgery |title=Texans look to Greg Mancz after center Nick Martin has ankle surgery |publisher=ESPN |date=August 25, 2016 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |author=Barshop, Sarah |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001233548/http://www.espn.com/blog/houston-texans/post/_/id/16950/texans-look-to-c-greg-mancz-after-c-nick-martin-has-ankle-surgery |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/injuries-texans-nick-martin-ankle-set-to-miss-16-0ap3000000689972 |title=Injuries: Texans' Nick Martin (ankle) set to miss '16 |publisher=NFL.com |date=August 25, 2016 |access-date=October 1, 2016 |author=Orr, Conor |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001233514/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000689972/article/injuries-texans-nick-martin-ankle-set-to-miss-16 |archive-date=October 1, 2016 }}</ref> He started all 16 regular season games for the Texans in 2016, and also started the team's two playoff games.<ref name="2016g">{{cite web | url=http://www.nfl.com/player/gregmancz/2553560/gamelogs?season=2016 | title=Greg Mancz | publisher=NFL.com | access-date=October 1, 2016}}</ref> Mancz was the first lineman in team history to start every game in a season.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.khou.com/article/sports/nfl/texans/texans-sign-offensive-lineman-greg-mancz-to-contract-extension/285-589226755 | title=Texans sign offensive lineman Greg Mancz to contract extension | publisher=KHOU | date=August 30, 2018 | accessdate=12 September 2024 | author=Scott, Brandon}}</ref>
With Martin returning from injury in 2017, Mancz began the season as the team's primary backup along the interior of the offensive line.<ref name="Latham-Coyle">{{cite web | url=http://texanswire.usatoday.com/2017/09/15/greg-mancz-proves-an-upgrade-in-somewhat-improved-offensive-line-performance/ | title=Greg Mancz proves an upgrade in somewhat improved offensive line performance | work=USA Today | date=September 15, 2017 | access-date=October 3, 2017 | author=Latham-Coyle, Harry | url-status=bot: unknown | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003204556/http://texanswire.usatoday.com/2017/09/15/greg-mancz-proves-an-upgrade-in-somewhat-improved-offensive-line-performance/ | archive-date=October 3, 2017 }}</ref> During the Week 1 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 10, Mancz replaced starting left guard Xavier Su'a-Filo to begin the second half but was shifted to right guard after an injury to Jeff Allen.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.upi.com/Jacksonville-Jaguars-Blake-Bortles-Leonard-Fournette-key-in-blasting-of-Houston-Texans/4861505092835/ | title=Jacksonville Jaguars: Blake Bortles, Leonard Fournette key in blasting of Houston Texans | publisher=United Press International | date=September 10, 2017 | access-date=October 3, 2017 | author=MoiseKapenda, Bower | url-status=bot: unknown | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003203827/https://www.upi.com/Jacksonville-Jaguars-Blake-Bortles-Leonard-Fournette-key-in-blasting-of-Houston-Texans/4861505092835/ | archive-date=October 3, 2017 }}</ref><ref name="Latham-Coyle"/><ref name="2017g">{{cite web | url=http://www.nfl.com/player/gregmancz/2553560/gamelogs?season=2017 | title=Greg Mancz | work=NFL.com | access-date=October 3, 2017}}</ref> Mancz then started the Week 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 14 at right guard. On September 18, Texans head coach Bill O'Brien stated that Mancz would remain the starting right guard even if Allen was healthy.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://texanswire.usatoday.com/2017/09/18/greg-mancz-will-stick-as-starting-right-guard/ | title=Greg Mancz will stick as starting right guard | work=USA Today | date=September 18, 2017 | access-date=October 3, 2017 | author=Risdon, Jeff | url-status=bot: unknown | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003204700/http://texanswire.usatoday.com/2017/09/18/greg-mancz-will-stick-as-starting-right-guard/ | archive-date=October 3, 2017 }}</ref> Mancz then started the Week 3 game against the New England Patriots on September 24.<ref name="2017g"/> However, he missed the Week 4 game against the Tennessee Titans on October 1 due to a knee injury.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-injury-report-Greg-Mancz-out-Jeff-Allen-12241515.php | title=Texans injury report: Greg Mancz out, Jeff Allen to start | work=Houston Chronicle | date=September 29, 2017 | access-date=October 3, 2017 | author=Wilson, Aaron | url-status=bot: unknown | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003212228/http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-injury-report-Greg-Mancz-out-Jeff-Allen-12241515.php | archive-date=October 3, 2017 }}</ref><ref name="2017g"/> On October 4, he returned to practice with a protective brace on his knee.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-guard-Greg-Mancz-returns-to-practice-12252880.php | title=Texans guard Greg Mancz returns to practice | work=Houston Chronicle | date=Oct 4, 2017 | accessdate=12 September 2024 | author=Wilson, Aaron}}</ref> From Weeks 5 to 12, Mancz only appeared in two games; a non-starting role in both Week 8 and Week 10.<ref name="2017g"/> He then started the team's final five games of the season; the first three at right guard and the last two at center.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712030oti.htm#all_vis_starters | title=Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans - December 3rd, 2017 | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=12 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712100htx.htm#all_vis_starters | title=San Francisco 49ers at Houston Texans - December 10th, 2017 | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=12 September 2024}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712170jax.htm#all_vis_starters | title=Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars - December 17th, 2017 | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=12 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712250htx.htm | title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Houston Texans - December 25th, 2017 | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=12 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712310clt.htm | title=Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts - December 31st, 2017 | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=12 September 2024}}</ref> Overall, Mancz played in 10 games, starting seven, in 2017.<ref name="pfr">{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MancGr00.htm | title=Greg Mancz | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=12 September 2024}}</ref>
On August 31, 2018, Mancz signed a two-year contract extension with the Texans through the 2020 season.<ref>{{cite web|title=OFFICIAL: Texans sign Greg Mancz to contract extension|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/official-texans-sign-greg-mancz-to-contract-extension|publisher=Houston Texans|date=August 31, 2018}}</ref> Due to an injury to Senio Kelemete, he started the Week 3 game against the New York Giants at left guard.<ref name="2018s">{{cite web | url=https://texanswire.usatoday.com/2018/10/24/ol-greg-manczs-solidity-asset-texans/ | title=Greg Mancz's solidity off the bench an asset for the Texans' offensive line | work=USA Today | date=October 24, 2018 | accessdate=12 September 2024 | author=Latham-Coyle, Harry}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201809230htx.htm | title=New York Giants at Houston Texans - September 23rd, 2018 | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=12 September 2024}}</ref> Mancz also started at right guard in Weeks 7, 8, and 14 due to injuries from Zach Fulton.<ref name="2018s"/><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201810210jax.htm#all_vis_starters | title=Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars - October 21st, 2018 | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=12 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201810250htx.htm#all_vis_starters | title=Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans - October 25th, 2018 | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=12 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://247sports.com/article/texans-backup-greg-mancz-starting-colts-game-126037439/ | title=Greg Mancz preparing to start against Colts | publisher=247Sports | date=Dec 7, 2018 | accessdate=12 September 2024 | author=Newby, John}}</ref> Overall, Mancz played in all 16 games, starting four, in 2018. He also appeared in one playoff game.<ref name="pfr"/>
Mancz suffered an ankle injury during the 2019 preseason that caused him to miss the first two games of the regular season.<ref name="buffalorumblings">{{cite web | url=https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2022/3/26/22995659/injury-analysis-buffalo-bills-ol-greg-mancz-2022-nfl-free-agency | title=Injury analysis: Buffalo Bills OL Greg Mancz | publisher=BuffaloRumblings.com | date=March 26, 2022 | accessdate=12 September 2024 | author=Trimble, Kyle}}</ref> He started at right guard in Week 4 against the Carolina Panthers in place of the injured Zach Fulton, but suffered a concussion late in the game that caused him to miss the next five contests.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.lmtonline.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-start-Greg-Mancz-with-Zach-Fulton-ailing-14477033.php | title=Texans start Greg Mancz with Zach Fulton ailing with back injury | work=Laredo Morning Times | date=Sep 29, 2019 | accessdate=12 September 2024 | author=Wilson, Aaron}}</ref><ref name="buffalorumblings"/> Mancz then returned to play in the Texans' final seven games of the season, all in a non-starting role.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MancGr00/gamelog/2019/ | title=Greg Mancz 2019 Game Log | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=12 September 2024}}</ref> Overall, he appeared in nine games, starting one, during the 2019 season. He also appeared in two playoff games.<ref name="pfr"/> During the offseason, he underwent arthroscopic surgery for his ankle injury from the 2019 preseason.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/Greg-Mancz-released-practice-squad-15853960.php | title=Texans cut lineman Greg Mancz from practice squad | work=Houston Chronicle | date=January 7, 2021 | accessdate=12 September 2024 | author=WIlson, Aaron}}</ref>
On September 5, 2020, Mancz was released by the Texans and signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Transactions: Roster Moves (9-5-2020)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/transactions-roster-moves-9-5-2020|publisher=Houston Texans|date=September 5, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Texans Announce Roster Moves (9-7-2020)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-announce-roster-moves-x3423|publisher=Houston Texans|date=September 7, 2020}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on November 7, November 14, November 21, and January 2, 2021, for the team's Weeks 9, 10, 11, and 17 games against the Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, Patriots, and Titans, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.<ref>{{cite news |title=Houston Texans Transactions (11-7-20) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-11-7-20 |publisher=Houston Texans |date=November 7, 2020 |access-date=December 13, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Houston Texans Transactions (11-14-20) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-11-14-20 |publisher=Houston Texans |date=November 14, 2020 |access-date=December 23, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Houston Texans Transactions (11-21-20) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-11-21-20 |publisher=Houston Texans |date=November 21, 2020 |access-date=December 27, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Houston Texans Transactions (1-2-21) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-1-2-21 |publisher=Houston Texans |date=January 2, 2021 |access-date=February 15, 2021}}</ref> Overall, he played in four games, starting none, during the 2020 season.<ref name="pfr"/> Mancz was released from the practice squad on January 7, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wilson|first=Aaron|date=January 7, 2021|title=Texans cut lineman Greg Mancz from practice squad|url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/Greg-Mancz-released-practice-squad-15853960.php|access-date=January 8, 2021|work=Houston Chronicle}}</ref>
===Later career=== On January 12, 2021, Mancz was signed to the practice squad of the Baltimore Ravens.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wilson|first=Aaron|date=January 12, 2021|title=Ex-Texans lineman Greg Mancz signs with Ravens practice squad|url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/Greg-Mancz-signs-Ravens-practice-squad-15865138.php|access-date=January 13, 2021|work=Houston Chronicle}}</ref> On January 29, Mancz signed a reserve/futures contract with the Ravens.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sobus|first=Robert|date=2021-01-30|title=Ravens sign C Greg Mancz to a Reserve/Futures contract|url=https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/2021/01/30/baltimore-ravens-sign-center-greg-mancz-to-a-reserve-future-contract/|access-date=2021-02-01| work=USA Today|language=en-US}}</ref>
On August 28, 2021, Mancz was traded to the Miami Dolphins, along with a 2022 seventh-round pick, in exchange for a 2022 sixth-round pick.<ref>{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Dolphins Trade for OL Mancz and Place LB Biegel on Injured Reserve|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/roster-moves-dolphins-trade-for-ol-mancz-and-place-lb-biegel-on-injured-reserve|publisher=Miami Dolphins|date=August 28, 2021}}</ref> He started the team's Week 4 game against the Indianapolis Colts after Michael Deiter was injured.<ref name="phins">{{cite web | url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2021/10/08/dolphins-starting-center-greg-mancz-expected-to-play-despite-neck-injury/ | title=Dolphins starting center Greg Mancz expected to play despite neck injury | work=Orlando Sentinel | date=Oct 8, 2021 | accessdate=12 September 2024 | author=Kelly, Omar}}</ref><ref name="2021g"/> Prior to the Week 5 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Mancz suffered a neck injury during practice but ended up starting the game anyway.<ref name="phins"/><ref name="2021g"/> He also started the team's Week 6 game but suffered a groin injury that caused him to miss the next game.<ref name="buffalorumblings"/><ref name="2021g"/> He returned in Week 8 as the backup to Austin Reiter, playing two snaps on special teams.<ref name="phins-texans">{{cite web | url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article255444231.html | title=Miami Dolphins lose starting offensive lineman in first half against Houston Texans | work=Miami Herald | date=November 7, 2021 | accessdate=12 September 2024 | author=Wilson , David}}</ref><ref name="2021g">{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MancGr00/gamelog/2021/ | title=Greg Mancz 2019 Game Log | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=12 September 2024}}</ref> Mancz then started the Week 9 game against his former team, the Texans, but suffered an ankle injury and was replaced by Reiter after only playing nine snaps.<ref name="phins-texans"/><ref name="2021g"/> He was placed on injured reserve on November 10.<ref>{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Miami Dolphins Place OL Mancz on IR, Sign C Tom to Active Roster|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/roster-moves-miami-dolphins-place-ol-mancz-on-ir-sign-c-tom-to-active-roster|publisher=Miami Dolphins|date=November 10, 2021}}</ref> Mancz was later activated from injured reserve on December 18 but did not appear in any more games for the Dolphins in 2021.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/roster-moves-dolphins-activate-s-holland-and-ol-mancz-elevate-wr-lewis | title=Roster Moves: Dolphins Activate S Holland and OL Mancz, Elevate WR Lewis | publisher=Miami Dolphins | date=Dec 18, 2021 | accessdate=12 September 2024}}</ref> Overall, he played in five games, starting four, in 2021 and became a free agent after the season.<ref name="pfr"/><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/transactions/m/manc01200.html | title=Greg Mancz NFL Transactions | publisher=Pro Football Archives | accessdate=12 September 2024}}</ref>
On March 21, 2022, Mancz signed with the Buffalo Bills.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bills sign free agent OL Greg Mancz|url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-sign-free-agent-ol-greg-mancz|author=Brown, Chris|publisher=Buffalo Bills|date=March 21, 2022}}</ref> He was released on August 30, and signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Roster moves: Bills set initial 53-man roster|url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/roster-moves-bills-set-initial-53-man-roster|publisher=Buffalo Bills|date=August 30, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bills sign 13 players to practice squad|url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-sign-13-players-to-practice-squad|publisher=Buffalo Bills|date=August 31, 2022}}</ref> On September 24, he was promoted to the active roster for the team's Week 3 game against Mancz's former team, the Dolphins.<ref name="pfr"/><ref name="2022g"/> During the game, Mancz appeared in 23 snaps on offense and four snaps on specials teams in a non-starting role.<ref name="2022g">{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MancGr00/gamelog/2022/ | title=Greg Mancz 2022 Game Log | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=12 September 2024}}</ref> He was moved back to the practice squad on September 27. He was released by the Bills on November 17.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wojton |first1=Nick |title=Bills sign Syracuse's Kingsley Jonathan to practice squad |url=https://billswire.usatoday.com/2022/11/18/bills-sign-syracuses-kingsley-jonathan-to-practice-squad/ |access-date=18 November 2022 |work=USA Today |date=18 November 2022}}</ref>
On November 22, 2022, Mancz was signed to the Browns' active roster.<ref>{{cite web|title=Browns sign C Greg Mancz, place C Ethan Pocic on IR|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-c-greg-mancz-place-c-ethan-pocic-on-ir|publisher=Cleveland Browns|date=November 22, 2022}}</ref> He was released on December 23 without appearing in a game.<ref>{{cite web|title=Browns activate C Ethan Pocic from injured reserve, make other roster moves|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-activate-c-ethan-pocic-from-injured-reserve|publisher=Cleveland Browns|date=December 23, 2022}}</ref>
On January 3, 2023, the Minnesota Vikings signed Mancz to the active roster after losing Brian O'Neill and Austin Schlottmann to injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vikings Place Brian O'Neill, Austin Schlottmann on IR; Sign C Greg Mancz, OT Bobby Evans|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/vikings-place-brian-oneill-austin-schlottmann-ir-sign-c-greg-mancz-ot-bobby-evans|author=Ragatz, Will|work=Sports Illustrated|date=January 3, 2023}}</ref> He appeared in the team's Week 18 game against the Chicago Bears, playing seven snaps on special teams.<ref name="2022g"/> He was released by the Vikings on January 14.<ref name="pfr"/>
On January 19, 2023, the Bills signed Mancz to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wojton |first1=Nick |title=Bills make O-line change to practice squad roster |url=https://billswire.usatoday.com/2023/01/19/buffalo-bills-practice-squad-greg-mancz-alec-anderson/ |access-date=20 January 2023 |department=Bills Wire | work=USA Today |date=19 January 2023}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract on January 23.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bills signed these players to reserve/future contracts for 2023|url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-signed-these-players-to-reserve-future-contracts-for-2023|author=Jenkins, Chris|publisher=Buffalo Bills|date=January 23, 2023}}</ref> On August 29, Mancz was released by the Bills and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bills announce moves to get to 53-man roster|url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-announce-moves-to-get-to-53-man-roster|author=White, Alec|publisher=Buffalo Bills|date=August 29, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bills sign 14 players to 2023 practice squad|url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-sign-14-players-to-2023-practice-squad|author=White, Alec|publisher=Buffalo Bills|date=August 30, 2023}}</ref> He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the 2023 season and thus became a free agent when his practice squad contract expired.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-sign-11-players-to-reserve-futures-contracts|publisher=Buffalo Bills|title=Bills sign 14 players to Reserve/Futures contracts |author=White, Alec|date=January 22, 2024}}</ref>
Overall, Mancz played in 65 regular season games, starting 32, during his NFL career. He also appeared in five postseason games, starting two.<ref name="pfr"/>
==Personal life== While at the University of Toledo, Mancz spent time as the UT Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) president, the UT vice-president for Athletes in Action and the UT vice-president for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourtownperrysburg.com/DaveHackenberg/2014/07/27/UT-s-Mancz-more-than-a-football-star.html |title=UT's Mancz more than a football star |work=Toledo Blade|publisher=OurTownPerrysburg.com |date=July 27, 2014 |access-date=October 5, 2016 |author=Hackenberg, Dave |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006012343/http://www.ourtownperrysburg.com/DaveHackenberg/2014/07/27/UT-s-Mancz-more-than-a-football-star.html |archive-date=October 6, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://utoledoalumni.olhblogspot.com/2014/08/27/greg-mancz-keeping-his-head-above-the-crowd/ |title=Greg Mancz: Keeping His Head Above the Crowd |publisher=The University of Toledo Alumni Association |date=August 27, 2014 |access-date=October 5, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006012340/http://utoledoalumni.olhblogspot.com/2014/08/27/greg-mancz-keeping-his-head-above-the-crowd/ |archive-date=October 6, 2016 }}</ref><ref name="texans"/> He also spent time on the UT Football Team Leadership Council, the UT Football Leadership Board and the MAC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.<ref name="texans"/><ref name="Helgren"/> He participated in numerous community service events while at UT.<ref name="Helgren"/> Mancz graduated from Toledo with a degree in finance.<ref name="texans"/>
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