Bisnowaty said: "I have a deep connection with Israel, my two parents are Jewish, my father is from Israel, and a large part of my family still lives there."[6] He has a large Hebrew tattoo on his left arm, which translates to "I am what I am," which in the Old Testament God said to Moses when Moses asked what to call him.[7][4]
Growing up, he preferred basketball, baseball, and wrestling to football.[8] In seventh grade, he weighed 210 pounds (95 kg), and in eighth grade he weighed 245 pounds (111 kg), and with his size his attention soon shifted to football.[9][8]
Bisnowaty played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers, choosing them over Florida and 12 other offers.[10][11] He earned an undergraduate degree from Pittsburgh in communications in 2015, and a master's degree in health and fitness.[10][11][15] All-America
In 2012, he redshirted.[11] Subsequently, Bisnowaty was a four-year starter at left tackle.[11] He was named to the Jewish Sports Review 2014 College Football All-America Offensive Team.[16] He was a First-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) selection in each of his final seasons, and was named to the All-ACC Academic team for four consecutive years.[11] As a senior in 2016 he started every game at left tackle.[12] He finished his college career with 43 starts in 45 games.[3]
Bisnowaty was drafted by the New York Giants in the sixth round, 200th overall, of the 2017 NFL draft.[20] The Giants traded up seven spots to draft him.[12][21] He signed with the team in May 2017, on a four-year deal worth $2.5 million with a $147,000 signing bonus.[22] In June 2017, Giants' offensive line coach Mike Solari said: "It's still early. Right now, we got him at right tackle. But he has versatility, he could go to guard."[23] He was waived on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the Giants' practice squad the next day.[24][25] He was promoted to the active roster on December 30, 2017.[26] The following day, he was the starting right tackle for the Giants in his NFL debut.[27]
On May 14, 2018, Bisnowaty was waived by the Giants.[28]
Detroit Lions
On May 15, 2018, Bisnowaty was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.[29] He was waived on July 31, 2018.[30]
Carolina Panthers
On August 1, 2018, Bisnowaty was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers.[31] He was waived on August 31, 2018.[32]
Minnesota Vikings
On October 23, 2018, Bisnowaty was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad.[33] He reunited with college teammate Brian O'Neill. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 2, 2019.[34] He was waived on May 8, 2019.[35]
Washington Redskins
On May 23, 2019, Bisnowaty signed with the Washington Redskins, but was waived five days later.[36]
Denver Broncos
On August 9, 2019, Bisnowaty was signed by the Denver Broncos.[37] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[38]
