Michael Palmer (American football)
![]() Palmer with the Atlanta Falcons | |||||||||
No. -- Free agent | |||||||||
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Position: | Tight end | ||||||||
Personal information | |||||||||
Date of birth: | January 18, 1988 | ||||||||
Place of birth: | Tucker, Georgia | ||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
Weight: | 252 lb (114 kg) | ||||||||
Career information | |||||||||
High school: | Parkview High School | ||||||||
College: | Clemson | ||||||||
Undrafted: | 2010 | ||||||||
Career history | |||||||||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||||||
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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
- ↑ Atlanta Falcons
- ↑ NFL.com http://www.nfl.com/player/michaelpalmer/1037366/profile
- ↑ Giants add six to roster after mini-camp
- ↑ "Seahawks Make Roster Moves". Retrieved 23 July 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.