Eddie Pleasant Explained

Eddie Pleasant
Number:35, 26
Position:Safety
Birth Date:17 December 1988
Birth Place:Compton, California, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:210
High School:John F. Kennedy
(La Palma, California)
College:Oregon
Undraftedyear:2012
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:124
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:2.5
Statlabel3:Pass deflections
Statvalue3:17
Statlabel4:Forced fumbles
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:3
Pfr:PleaEd00

Edward Joseph Pleasant (born December 17, 1988) is a former American football safety. He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football at Oregon.

Professional career

Houston Texans

Pleasant was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 14, 2012. He was released on August 31, 2012 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[1] [2] He was signed to the active roster on December 21, 2012.[3]

Pleasant re-signed with the Texans on April 1, 2015.[4]

From 2015 to 2017, Pleasant was a leader on special teams and provided depth as a backup strong safety.

New England Patriots

On July 24, 2018, Pleasant signed with the New England Patriots.[5] He was released on August 26, 2018.[6]

Arizona Cardinals

On October 20, 2018, Pleasant signed with the Arizona Cardinals.[7] He was released on November 13, 2018.[8]

Green Bay Packers

On November 28, 2018, Pleasant was signed by the Green Bay Packers.[9]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Comb Total Ast Sack Int Yards Avg Long TD PD FF FR
HOU2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
HOU16 1 21 20 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
HOU14 0 6 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
HOU16 0 36 24 12 0.5 2 −1 −0.5 0 0 6 0 1
HOU14 0 20 16 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0
HOU16 0 32 25 7 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 0
ARI1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018 GB5 1 7 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 84 2 124 96 28 2.5 3 −1 0 0 17 1 1
Source: NFL.com

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Texans announce transactions, reduce roster to 53. https://web.archive.org/web/20180121071640/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Texans-announce-transactions-reduce-roster-to-53/cf959248-b1a4-4503-a446-b95275e6b3bc. dead. January 21, 2018. HoustonTexans.com. August 31, 2012.
  2. Web site: Texans make roster move, sign 7 to practice squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20180121072409/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Texans-make-roster-move-sign-7-to-practice-squad/94e613f4-bb27-4eba-840f-bbcbf2c8991a. dead. January 21, 2018. HoustonTexans.com. September 1, 2012.
  3. Web site: Texans promote S Eddie Pleasant from practice squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20180121072308/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Texans-promote-S-Eddie-Pleasant-from-practice-squad/54cbe695-1891-4f79-b753-095fc3c99789. dead. January 21, 2018. HoustonTexans.com. December 21, 2012.
  4. Web site: HoustonTexans.com. WR Nate Washington signs with Texans. https://web.archive.org/web/20180121072152/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/WR-Nate-Washington-signs-with-Texans/e5480910-cac3-4bcd-926a-d92831b8237b. dead. January 21, 2018. April 1, 2015. January 9, 2016.
  5. Web site: Patriots Sign DB Eddie Pleasant and G Nate Theaker; Release WR Cody Hollister. Patriots.com. July 24, 2018.
  6. Web site: Report: Patriots to release Eddie Pleasant. Williams, Charean. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sport. August 26, 2018.
  7. Web site: Cardinals Sign Veteran Safety Eddie Pleasant. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. October 20, 2018.
  8. Web site: Justin Pugh Done For Season After Knee Injury. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. November 13, 2018.
  9. Web site: Packers sign S Eddie Pleasant, release LB Korey Toomer. Packers.com. November 28, 2018. November 29, 2018. May 11, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210511133644/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-s-eddie-pleasant-release-lb-korey-toomer. dead.