Sharrod Neasman
Sharrod Neasman (born October 14, 1991) is an American football free safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida Atlantic and was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2016.
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Born: | Sarasota, Florida, U.S. | October 14, 1991||||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||
Weight: | 198 lb (90 kg) | ||||||||||
Career information | |||||||||||
High school: | Braden River (Bradenton, Florida) | ||||||||||
College: | Florida Atlantic | ||||||||||
Position: | Free safety | ||||||||||
Undrafted: | 2016 | ||||||||||
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Career NFL statistics as of Week 12, 2021 | |||||||||||
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Player stats at NFL.com |
Professional career
Atlanta Falcons
On May 5, 2016, Neasman signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent.[1] He was released by the Falcons on September 3, 2016 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[2][3] He was promoted to the active roster on October 18, 2016.[4]
In the 2016 season, Neasman and the Falcons reached Super Bowl LI, where they faced the New England Patriots on February 5, 2017. In the Super Bowl, the Falcons fell in a 34–28 overtime defeat.[5]
In 2017, Neasman played in 11 games, recording two tackles. He was not tendered a contract following the 2017 season.
New Orleans Saints
On May 31, 2018, Neasman signed with the New Orleans Saints.[6] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[7]
Atlanta Falcons (second stint)
On September 25, 2018, Neasman was signed by the Falcons.[8] He played in 12 games, recording 44 tackles and four passes defensed.
Neasman re-signed with the Falcons on March 20, 2020.[9]
In Week 15 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Neasman recorded his first career sack on Tom Brady during the 31–27 loss.[10]
New York Jets
On June 10, 2021, Neasman signed with the New York Jets.[11] He was placed on injured reserve on September 11, 2021.[12] He was activated on October 2.[13] He was released on January 8, 2022 before the season finale.[14]
Los Angeles Rams
On January 12, 2022, Neasman was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad. Neasman won Super Bowl LVI when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals.[15]
References
- "Falcons Agree to Terms with 22 CFAs". AtlantaFalcons.com. May 5, 2016. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
- "Falcons Finalize 53-Man Roster for 2016 Season". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 3, 2016. Archived from the original on October 3, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
- "Falcons Claim WR Gabriel, Sign 7 to Practice Squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on October 19, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
- "Falcons Place DE Derrick Shelby On IR". AtlantaFalcons.com. October 18, 2016. Archived from the original on October 2, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
- "Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
- Alper, Josh (May 31, 2018). "Saints sign Sharrod Neasman, waive Mykkele Thompson". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
- "New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 1, 2018.
- McFadden, Will (September 25, 2018). "Falcons place Ricardo Allen on injured reserve; make several roster moves". AtlantaFalcons.com.
- McFadden, Will (March 20, 2020). "Falcons officially sign safety Sharrod Neasman". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
- "Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons - December 20th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- Greenberg, Ethan (June 10, 2021). "Jets Sign S Sharrod Neasman; Place Parker Ferguson on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- Greenberg, Ethan (September 11, 2021). "Jets Place S Sharrod Neasman on IR, Elevate Two For Sunday's Game vs. Panthers". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- Greenberg, Ethan (October 2, 2021). "Jets Activate S Ashtyn Davis, S Sharrod Neasman". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- Greenberg, Ethan (January 8, 2022). "Jets Release DE Shaq Lawson, S Sharrod Neasman; Elevate 3 for Season Finale vs. Bills". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- "Super Bowl LVI - Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals - February 13th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.