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
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]

Cleveland Browns

On May 16, 2016, Patterson signed with the Cleveland Browns.[11] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Browns.[12]

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.
  11. ↑ "Browns sign DB Eric Patterson". ClevelandBrowns.com. May 16, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
  12. ↑ Gribble, Andrew. "Cleveland Browns reduce roster to 53". ClevelandBrowns.com.
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