Damion Square Explained

Damion Square
Number:77, 71, 79, 97, 62
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:February 6, 1989
Birth Place:Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:293
High School:Yates (Houston, Texas)
College:Alabama (2008–2012)
Undraftedyear:2013
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:100
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:5.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:2

Damion DaShon Square (born February 6, 1989) is a former American football defensive tackle. He played college football at Alabama and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013.

High school career

He was ranked as the ninth overall linebacker prospect in the nation by Scout.com.[1] He also was ranked as the 55th best prospect in the state of Texas by Rivals.com.[2] He was selected to the Preseason All-Greater Team before his senior season at high school.[3] He was selected to the All-Greater Houston team while at high school.[4] He also was named to the third team of Dave Campbell's Texas Football Magazine's Super Team.

College career

He played college football at Alabama. In his sophomore season, he finished the season with 27 tackles and 3 sacks.[5] He finished his last two seasons with a total of 65 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and 2 pass deflections.[6] On July 19, 2012, he was selected to the preseason all-SEC second team prior to his senior season.[7] Square was a three-time national champion with the Crimson Tide during his college career.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

After going undrafted in the 2013 NFL draft, Square was signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles.[8] He was released by the Eagles on August 30, 2014.

Kansas City Chiefs

Square was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs on September 1, 2014. He was released by the Chiefs on October 31.

San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers

After he was released by the Chiefs, Square was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Chargers on November 3, 2014.On March 11, 2016, he was re-signed by the Chargers to a one-year contract. On September 3, 2016, he was suspended by the NFL for the first four games of the 2016 NFL season.[9]

On March 10, 2017, Square signed a two-year contract extension with the Chargers.[10] He then signed one-year contracts in 2019 and 2020.[11] [12] He was placed on the active/non-football injury list to start training camp on August 2, 2020,[13] and was activated five days later.[14]

Cleveland Browns

On May 4, 2021, Square signed with the Cleveland Browns.[15] The Browns terminated Square’s contract on August 19, 2021.[16]

New Orleans Saints

On August 27, 2021, Square signed with the New Orleans Saints, but was released four days later.[17] [18]

Chicago Bears

On September 8, 2021, Square was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad.

Las Vegas Raiders

On September 15, 2021, Square was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders off the Bears practice squad.[19] He was waived by the Raiders on December 11, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad.

Cincinnati Bengals

On January 25, 2022, Square was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.[20] On January 30, Square became the first player in NFL history to play for two teams in one postseason.[21]

Retirement

On December 11, 2023, Square signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Chargers.[22]

Personal life

Square's wife is named Brandi. They have a son, and a daughter born in November 2015.[23]

External linker

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Damion Square Scout.com Profile . scout.com .
  2. Web site: Rivals.com Texas Top 100 2008 . dallasnews.rivals.com .
  3. Web site: PRESEASON ALL-GREATER HOUSTON TEAM . chron.com . August 30, 2007 . August 30, 2007.
  4. Web site: Selecting the All-Greater Houston teams . chron.com . December 29, 2007.
  5. Web site: 2010 Alabama Crimson Tide Statistics Damion Square #92 . cfbstats.com .
  6. Web site: Damion Square College Statistics . sports-reference.com .
  7. Web site: All-SEC preseason football team as picked by the press . nola.com . July 19, 2012.
  8. News: Kausler, Jr.. Don. Alabama draft recap: The Tide only did better in 1945, when there were 32 rounds. May 6, 2013. April 27, 2013. AL.com.
  9. Web site: Chargers Cut Down Roster to 53. Henne. Ricky. Chargers.com. September 3, 2016. March 10, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20170903074259/http://www.chargers.com/news/2016/09/03/chargers-cut-down-roster-53. September 3, 2017. dead.
  10. Web site: Chargers Bring Back NT Damion Square on Two-Year Deal. https://web.archive.org/web/20180508191335/http://www.chargers.com/news/2017/03/10/chargers-bring-back-nt-damion-square-two-year-deal. dead. May 8, 2018. Henne, Ricky. Chargers.com. March 10, 2017.
  11. Web site: Chargers Re-sign Damion Square. Chargers.com. May 13, 2019. May 14, 2019. May 14, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190514013140/https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-re-sign-damion-square. dead.
  12. Web site: Chargers Bring Back Damion Square, Bolstering Defensive Interior. Chargers.com. June 1, 2020.
  13. News: Chargers' Damion Square: Moves to NFI list . CBSSports.com . August 2, 2020 . August 2, 2020.
  14. News: Chargers' Damion Square: Off NFI list . CBSSports.com . August 8, 2020 . August 10, 2020.
  15. News: Gribble, Andrew . Browns sign DT Damion Square . ClevelandBrowns.com . May 4, 2021 . May 5, 2021.
  16. News: Mueller, Jared . Browns sign WR JoJo Ward, cut DT Damion Square . USAToday.com . August 19, 2021 . August 19, 2021.
  17. Web site: Saints sign defensive tackle after tryout, waive backup fullback. Saints Wire. USA Today. August 27, 2021.
  18. Web site: New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53. NewOrleansSaints.com. August 31, 2021.
  19. Web site: Raiders sign free agents Damion Square, Jordan Simmons. Raiders.com. September 15, 2021.
  20. Web site: Damion Square Signed To Practice Squad, Doug Costin Released. Bengals.com. January 25, 2022.
  21. Web site: DiLullo. Mikey. Former Alabama football player makes history playing for two teams in NFL playoffs. January 31, 2022. Tuscaloosa News. en-US.
  22. Web site: S Jahleel Addae, DE Damion Square Retire As Chargers . December 11, 2023 . Pro Football Rumors . en-US.
  23. Web site: Damion Square gets NFL roster spot, baby girl on same day. al.com. November 4, 2015.