Michael Palmer (American football)
Free agent | |||||||
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Position: | Tight end | ||||||
Personal information | |||||||
Born: | Tucker, Georgia | January 18, 1988||||||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 252 lb (114 kg) | ||||||
Career information | |||||||
High school: | Parkview (Lilburn, Georgia) | ||||||
College: | Clemson | ||||||
Undrafted: | 2010 | ||||||
Career history | |||||||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
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Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2014 | |||||||
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Michael Palmer (born January 18, 1988) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Clemson.[1]
Professional career[]
Atlanta Falcons[]
After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft, Palmer signed a rookie free agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons on April 24, 2010.[2] In three years with Atlanta, Palmer played in 43 games, starting five. He caught 21 passes for 123 yards, with 3 touchdowns.[3]
New York Giants[]
Palmer signed with the New York Giants on May 11, 2013.[4] He was released on May 29, 2013.
Seattle Seahawks[]
Palmer was signed by the Seattle Seahawks on July 23, 2013.[5] On August 6, 2013, he was released by the Seahawks.[6]
Pittsburgh Steelers[]
On August 8, 2013, Palmer was awarded to the Pittsburgh Steelers on waivers, after injuries to three of Pittsburgh's top four tight ends.[7]
References[]
- ^ Clemson Tigers Archived January 14, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Atlanta Falcons Archived November 20, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ NFL.com http://www.nfl.com/player/michaelpalmer/1037366/profile
- ^ Giants add six to roster after mini-camp
- ^ "Seahawks Make Roster Moves". Archived from the original on July 26, 2013. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
- ^ Jenks, Jayson (August 6, 2013). "Seahawks release TE Michael Palmer". The Seattle Times. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
- ^ Wilkening, Mike (August 8, 2013). "Steelers awarded Michael Palmer on waivers". NBCSports.com. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
External links[]
- 1988 births
- Living people
- People from Stone Mountain, Georgia
- Players of American football from Georgia (U.S. state)
- American football tight ends
- Clemson Tigers football players
- Atlanta Falcons players
- New York Giants players
- Seattle Seahawks players
- Sportspeople from DeKalb County, Georgia
- Pittsburgh Steelers players
- People from Tucker, Georgia