Eric Patterson (American football) explained

Eric Patterson
Number:24, 41
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:5 February 1993
Birth Place:Tampa, Florida
Death Place:Tampa, Florida
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lbs:200
High School:Henry B. Plant (Tampa, Florida)
College:Ball State
Undraftedyear:2015
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:3
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:0.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:0
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:0
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:0
Pfr:P/PattEr00

Eric Patterson Jr. (February 5, 1993 – June 8, 2019) was an American football cornerback. He played college football for Ball State University, and was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2015. Patterson was also a member of the Indianapolis Colts, the St. Louis Rams and the Cleveland Browns

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 Jets 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]

Death

Patterson was shot to death by a home intruder in his home in Tampa, Florida on June 8, 2019.[13] A few days later, Tampa police released footage from the street outside the home showing vehicles suspected to have been driven by the shooter.[14], no arrests had been made.[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eric Patterson Bio - Ball State Cardinals. ballstatesports.com. December 25, 2015.
  2. Web site: Patriots sign seven undrafted free agents. Perry. Phil. csnne.com. May 8, 2015. December 25, 2015.
  3. Web site: Patriots release rookie DB Eric Patterson. patriots.com. June 9, 2015. December 25, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160326104243/http://www.patriots.com/news/2015/06/09/patriots-release-rookie-db-eric-patterson. March 26, 2016. dead.
  4. Web site: Indianapolis Colts sign CB-Eric Patterson. blogs.colts.com. August 9, 2015. December 25, 2015. December 26, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151226214253/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/08/09/indianapolis-colts-sign-cb-eric-patterson/. dead.
  5. Web site: Indianapolis Colts make roster moves. blogs.colts.com. September 5, 2015. December 25, 2015. September 7, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150907133846/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/09/05/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-102/. dead.
  6. Web site: Indianapolis Colts establish practice squad. blogs.colts.com. September 6, 2015. December 25, 2015. September 7, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150907174740/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/09/06/indianapolis-colts-establish-practice-squad-2/. dead.
  7. Web site: Indianapolis Colts make roster moves. blogs.colts.com. September 18, 2015. December 25, 2015. February 22, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160222003704/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/09/18/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-105/. dead.
  8. Web site: Indianapolis Colts make roster moves. blogs.colts.com. September 23, 2015. December 25, 2015. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304114456/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/09/23/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-106/. dead.
  9. Web site: Indianapolis Colts make roster moves. blogs.colts.com. September 29, 2015. December 25, 2015. September 30, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150930161148/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/09/29/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-108/. dead.
  10. Web site: Practice Report 10/2: Quick Set to Return. Simmons. Myles. therams.com. October 2, 2015. December 25, 2015. March 8, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160308094206/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-practicereport/Practice-Report-102-Quick-Set-to-Return/33bf3e20-28af-4143-a9e2-30bf2f7d2b20. dead.
  11. Web site: ClevelandBrowns.com. Browns sign DB Eric Patterson. May 16, 2016. May 16, 2016. May 17, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160517103703/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-sign-DB-Eric-Patterson/006fe09c-c2ea-4fb3-a52c-44406b5eec9e. dead.
  12. Web site: Cleveland Browns reduce roster to 53. https://web.archive.org/web/20170809090938/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Cleveland-Browns-reduce-roster-to-53/5a61e8ac-86b6-4a03-925c-c546358aaa86. dead. August 9, 2017. Gribble. Andrew. ClevelandBrowns.com. September 3, 2016.
  13. News: Former Indianapolis Colts, Ball State player killed in Florida shooting. Vic. Ryckaert. June 10, 2019. June 10, 2019. USA Today.
  14. News: Alper . Josh . Tampa police release video of car driven by suspect in Eric Patterson murder . 7 February 2023 . . 23 June 2019.
  15. News: Kasinitz . Aaron . After tragedy, Baltimore Ravens' Willie Snead pays homage to a teammate who shaped his career . 7 February 2023 . . 17 September 2020 . en.

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