Jamar Newsome
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Newsome in the 2012 NFL season. | |||||||||
| No. -- Free agent | |||||||||
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | November 5, 1987 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | St. Petersburg, Florida | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 206 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Gulfport (FL) Boca Ciega | ||||||||
| College: | Central Florida | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2011 | ||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2012 | |||||||||
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Jamar Newsome (born November 5, 1987) is an American football wide receiver who previously played for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. He was signed by the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Central Florida.
Professional career
Jacksonville Jaguars
After starting the first two games of the season, Newsome was waived by the Jaguars to make roster room for Chastin West.[1] He was re-signed to the teams' practice squad the following day.
Pittsburgh Steelers
On November 2, 2011, Newsome was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad and was released on December 1, 2011.
Kansas City Chiefs
On December 4, 2011, Newsome was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad. On November 24, 2012, Newsome was signed to the Chiefs active roster. Newsome played in six games and started two regular-season games for the Chiefs, catching five passes for 73 yards.
Dallas Cowboys
On September 17, 2013, Newsome was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad. Despite a stellar preseason in 2014, the Cowboys couldn't afford to sign another receiver with Dez Bryant's contract lingering. Newsome and Cowboys decided to cut the tie. Newsome ended his career with leading touchdowns and receptions.
Personal
Jamar is a member of the Lambda Omega chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi at the University of Central Florida.
References
- ↑ "Jags Shuffle Receiving Corp". Jags Report.