Eric Patterson (American football)

For the baseball player, see Eric Patterson.
Eric Patterson
No. --Free agent
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Date of birth: (1993-02-05) February 5, 1993
Place of birth: Tampa, Florida
Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight: 193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: H. B. Plant (FL)
College: Ball State
Undrafted: 2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 15, 2015
Tackles: 3
Sacks: 0.0
Pass deflections: 0
Interceptions: 0
Defensive TDs: 0
Player stats at NFL.com

Eric Patterson, Jr.[1] (born February 5, 1993) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football for Ball State University, and was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2015. Patterson has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts and the St. Louis Rams.

College

Patterson played college football for the Ball State Cardinals.[1]

Professional career

New England Patriots

Patterson signed with the New England Patriots on May 8, 2015.[2] He was released on June 9.[3]

Indianapolis Colts

On August 9, 2015, Patterson signed with the Indianapolis Colts.[4] He was released on September 5,[5] and signed to the practice squad on September 6.[6] Patterson was elevated to the active roster on September 18,[7] and made his NFL debut against the New York Giants in Week 2, making 2 tackles. On September 22, Patterson was waived by the Colts, and re-signed to the practice squad the following day.[8] He was waived from the practice squad on September 29.[9]

St. Louis Rams

Patterson signed to the St. Louis Rams practice squad on October 2, 2015.[10]

References

  1. 1 2 "Eric Patterson Bio - Ball State Cardinals". ballstatesports.com. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  2. Perry, Phil (May 8, 2015). "Patriots sign seven undrafted free agents". csnne.com. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  3. "Patriots release rookie DB Eric Patterson". patriots.com. June 9, 2015. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  4. "Indianapolis Colts sign CB-Eric Patterson". blogs.colts.com. August 9, 2015. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  5. "Indianapolis Colts make roster moves". blogs.colts.com. September 5, 2015. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  6. "Indianapolis Colts establish practice squad". blogs.colts.com. September 6, 2015. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  7. "Indianapolis Colts make roster moves". blogs.colts.com. September 18, 2015. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  8. "Indianapolis Colts make roster moves". blogs.colts.com. September 23, 2015. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  9. "Indianapolis Colts make roster moves". blogs.colts.com. September 29, 2015. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  10. Simmons, Myles (October 2, 2015). "Practice Report 10/2: Quick Set to Return". stlouisrams.com. Retrieved December 25, 2015.

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