Frank Herron Explained
Frank Herron (born July 9, 1994) is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at LSU. He has also been a member of the New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, Carolina Panthers, and Memphis Showboats.
Professional career
New England Patriots
Herron signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2018.[1] He was waived on August 31.[2]
Seattle Seahawks
On September 3, 2018, Herron was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad.[3] He was released on September 12.[4]
New England Patriots (second stint)
On October 8, 2018, Herron was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad.[5] Herron won Super Bowl LIII when the Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13–3.[6] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on February 5, 2019.[7] He was released on May 16.[8]
Tennessee Titans
Herron signed with the Tennessee Titans on May 29, 2019.[9] He was waived on August 31.[10]
Detroit Lions
On September 27, 2019, Herron was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad, but was released the next day.[11] [12]
Miami Dolphins
On October 24, 2019, Herron was signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad.
Detroit Lions (second stint)
On December 10, 2019, Herron was signed by the Detroit Lions off the Dolphins' practice squad.[13]
On September 5, 2020, Herron was waived by the Lions and signed to the practice squad the next day.[14] [15] He was elevated to the active roster on both November 14 and 21 for the team's Week 10 and 11 games against the Washington Football Team and the Carolina Panthers, then reverted to the practice squad after each game.[16] [17] He was signed to the active roster on December 5.[18]
On January 2, 2021, Herron was waived by the Lions.[19]
Carolina Panthers
Herron signed with the Carolina Panthers on April 13, 2021.[20] On May 10, Herron was released by the Panthers.[21] He re-signed with Carolina on May 26.[22] He was waived on August 31 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[23] [24] On October 30, Herron was suspended 2 games without pay for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.[25] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers on January 10, 2022.[26]
On August 30, Herron was waived by the Panthers and re-signed to the practice squad on September 21.[27] He was released on October 20.
Memphis Showboats
Herron signed with the Memphis Showboats of the USFL on May 1, 2023.[28] He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.[29]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Patriots sign six of nine 2018 NFL Draft selections; Sign nine rookie free agents; Release OL Tony Garcia. Patriots.com. May 11, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180512112303/https://www.patriots.com/news/2018/05/11/patriots-sign-six-nine-2018-nfl-draft-selections-sign-nine-rookie-free-agents?0511. May 12, 2018. dead.
- Web site: Patriots release five players. Patriots.com. August 31, 2018.
- Web site: Seahawks Sign 10 To Practice Squad. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. September 3, 2018.
- Web site: Seahawks Promote Keenan Reynolds From Practice Squad. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. September 12, 2018.
- Web site: Patriots Re-Sign RB Kenjon Barner; Make Practice Squad Moves. Patriots.com. October 8, 2018.
- Web site: Shpigel . Ben . February 4, 2019 . Patriots Win in Lowest-Scoring Super Bowl Ever . October 31, 2023 . The New York Times . en-US.
- Web site: Patriots Sign Eight Of 10 Practice Squad Players To Future Contracts. Kyed, Doug. NESN.com. February 5, 2019.
- Web site: Patriots cut Frank Herron to make room for Jamie Collins. Williams. Charean. May 16, 2019. ProFootballTalk.
- Web site: Titans Agree to Terms with Defensive Lineman Frank Herron. Wyatt, Jim. TitansOnline.com. May 29, 2019. May 29, 2019.
- Web site: Roster Moves: Titans Trim Roster to 53 Players While Also Trading WR Taywan Taylor to Browns. Wyatt, Jim. TitansOnline.com. August 31, 2019.
- Web site: Lions sign WR Tom Kennedy to active roster. DetroitLions.com. September 27, 2019.
- Web site: Schoch . Matt . Wayne State, Groves LB Anthony Pittman surviving numbers game with Lions . 2024-03-10 . The Detroit News .
- Web site: Lions sign DT Frank Herron to active roster from Miami Dolphins' practice squad. DetroitLions.com. December 10, 2019.
- Web site: Lions announce roster moves. DetroitLions.com. September 5, 2020.
- Web site: Lions establish practice squad. DetroitLions.com. September 6, 2020.
- News: Schlitt, Erik . Detroit Lions elevate OL Dan Skipper and DL Frank Herron for Week 10 . USAToday.com . November 14, 2020 . December 20, 2020.
- News: Schlitt, Erik . Detroit Lions elevate Mohamad Sanu and Frank Herron for Week 11 . USAToday.com . November 21, 2020 . December 27, 2020.
- News: Lions announce roster moves . DetroitLions.com . December 5, 2020 . January 13, 2021 . January 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210121200114/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-announce-roster-moves-herron-roberts-price . dead .
- Web site: Lions announce roster moves. DetroitLions.com. January 2, 2021.
- News: Gantt, Darin . Panthers add a pair of defensive linemen . Panthers.com . April 13, 2021 . April 15, 2021.
- News: Rizzuti, Anthony . Panthers waive DL Frank Herron, sign 2 more . USAToday.com . May 10, 2021 . May 11, 2021.
- Web site: Panthers bring back Frank Herron. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. May 26, 2021.
- Web site: Panthers reduce roster on Tuesday morning. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. August 31, 2021.
- Web site: Panthers announce practice squad signings on Wednesday. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. September 1, 2021.
- Web site: Frank Herron suspended two games. March 6, 2022. March 6, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220306082308/https://www.panthers.com/news/frank-herron-suspended-two-games. dead.
- Web site: Panthers sign 10, including quarterback P.J. Walker. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. January 10, 2022.
- Web site: Panthers make transactions to get to initial 53-man roster. Panthers.com. August 30, 2022.
- USFLShowboats . Free Agent Signing . 1653232848562966530 . May 1, 2023 . May 2, 2023.
- Web site: 2024 UFL Team Rosters . TheUFL.com . January 20, 2024.