Aaron Patrick (born December 21, 1996) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Eastern Kentucky.
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| Born: | December 21, 1996 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Meadowdale (Harrison Township, Ohio) | ||||
| College: | Eastern Kentucky | ||||
| Position: | Linebacker | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2020 | ||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
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College career
editPatrick was a member of the Eastern Kentucky Colonels for five seasons. Patrick finished his collegiate career with 27.5 sacks, which are the second-most in school history.[1]
Professional career
editJacksonville Jaguars
editPatrick was signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars to their practice squad on December 14, 2020.[2] He signed a reserve/futures contract with the team on January 4, 2021.[3] Patrick was waived on August 31, 2021, during final roster cuts but was resigned to the team's practice squad on September 9.[4]
Denver Broncos
editThe Denver Broncos signed Patrick to their active roster off of the Jaguars practice squad on September 23, 2021.[5]
In Week 6 of the 2022 season, Patrick suffered a torn ACL and was placed on injured reserve on October 21, 2022. The injury came after Patrick was forced out of bounds and collided with a league official. As he did so, his foot planted on a fabric mat used to cover broadcast cords and cables, and caused his knee to bend awkwardly.[6] On November 17, Patrick launched a lawsuit against the NFL for "unspecified damages, including lost bonuses and future earning potential".[7]
On August 29, 2023, Patrick was waived by the Broncos.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Patrick picks up another prestigious postseason honor". Richmond Register. January 18, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ Johnson, James (December 14, 2020). "Jags sign TE Bug Howard, DE Aaron Patrick along with other transactions". Jaguars Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- ^ "Jaguars Sign 11 Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". Jaguars.com. January 4, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- ^ Nettuno, Tyler (September 9, 2021). "Jaguars add edge rusher Aaron Patrick to practice squad, release K Kaare Vedvik". Jaguars Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- ^ "Broncos sign OLB Aaron Patrick off Jags' practice squad". APNews.com. September 23, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- ^ "Broncos LB Aaron Patrick has torn ACL, out for season". Mile High Report. October 18, 2022.
- ^ "Broncos OLB Aaron Patrick Launches Lawsuit over ACL Injury". si.com. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 29, 2023). "Broncos make series of transactions to reduce active roster to league-mandated limit". DenverBroncos.com.