Frank Kearse Explained

Frank Kearse
Number:70, 73, 99
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:28 October 1988
Birth Place:Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:315
High School:Savannah (GA)
College:Alabama A&M
Draftyear:2011
Draftround:7
Draftpick:231
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:43
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:5.5
Pfr:K/KearFr00

Frank Kearse (born October 28, 1988) is a former American football defensive end. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL draft. He played college football at Alabama A&M.

He was also a member of the Carolina Panthers, Tennessee Titans, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, and New England Patriots.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins selected Kearse with the 231st overall pick of the 2011 NFL draft.[1] [2]

Carolina Panthers

Played in six games with four starts at nose tackle for Carolina Panthers. Inactive during the beginning of the 2011 season. He was released on August 28, 2013.

Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans signed Kearse to its practice squad on November 26, 2013.[3]

Dallas Cowboys

Kearse was signed onto the Dallas Cowboys' roster from the Titans' practice squad on December 18, 2013.[4] The Cowboys released him on May 12, 2014.[5]

Washington Redskins

On May 17, 2014, Kearse signed with the Washington Redskins.[6] In a Week 2 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Kearse recorded one of ten sacks the Redskins had on quarterback Chad Henne.[7] In a Monday Night Football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5, Kearse recorded a career-high five combined tackles, including a sack on quarterback Russell Wilson.[8] In a Week 7 win against the Tennessee Titans, Kearse would record the team's only sack. He would finish the season with 15 total tackles, and 3 sacks.

Kearse was released on September 12, 2015 in order to promote linebacker Houston Bates from the team's practice squad,[9] re-signed with the team on September 14.[10] He was released again on September 19 in order to promote linebacker Terrance Plummer from the practice squad,[11] but again re-signed on September 21.[12] He was released for a third time on October 3,[13] but re-signed again two days later.[14] [15]

New England Patriots

On March 11, 2016, Kearse signed with the New England Patriots.[16]

On August 23, 2016, Kearse was released by the Patriots.[17] On August 27, 2016, Kearse cleared waivers and was placed on injured reserve. On September 1, 2016, Kearse was released from the Patriots' injured reserve list with an injury settlement.

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Notes and References

  1. http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2011/04/30/miami-dolphins-wrap-up-draft-by-selecting-dt-frank-kearse-cb-jimmy-wilson-in-7th-round/ Miami Dolphins wrap up draft by selecting DT Frank Kearse, CB Jimmy Wilson in 7th round
  2. Web site: 2011 NFL Draft Listing . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . 2019-02-26.
  3. Web site: ESPN.com. Cowboys add DL Frank Kearse. December 18, 2013. Todd. Archer. May 17, 2014.
  4. Web site: Dallas Cowboys sign WR/kick returner Micheal Spurlock, DT Frank Kearse to active roster. Brandon. George. December 18, 2013. May 17, 2014.
  5. http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2014/5/12/5711490/cowboys-release-six-players-to-make-room-for-new-acquisitions Cowboys Release Six Players To Make Room For New Acquisitions
  6. Web site: Redskins.com. Gruden: 'Hats Off' To Those At Rookie Minicamp. Andrew. Walker. May 17, 2014. May 17, 2014.
  7. Web site: Redskins.com. Redskins-Jaguars Monday Stats Pack. September 15, 2014. January 2, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150103061641/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Jaguars-Monday-Stats-Pack/3695500d-991f-4334-89fa-e21860cf7e0f. January 3, 2015. dead.
  8. Web site: Redskins.com. Frank Kearse Follows Unlikely Path To Redskins. October 18, 2014. Stephen. Czarda. January 2, 2015.
  9. Web site: Redskins.com. 9/12: Redskins Make Roster Moves. September 12, 2015. September 12, 2015.
  10. Web site: Redskins.com. 9/14: Redskins Make Roster Moves. September 14, 2015. September 14, 2015.
  11. Web site: Redskins.com. Redskins Sign Terrance Plummer To Active Roster. September 19, 2015. Andrew. Walker. September 22, 2015.
  12. Web site: NFL.com. Redskins cut David Amerson, former second-rounder. Dan. Hanzus. September 21, 2015. September 22, 2015.
  13. Web site: Redskins.com. 10/3: Redskins Make Roster Moves. October 3, 2015. October 3, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151004194626/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/103-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/f92410ec-5bfd-4c0e-982f-e26dc74d9c4d. October 4, 2015. dead.
  14. News: WashingtonPost.com. Redskins bring defensive end Frank Kearse back, add two to practice squad. Mike. Jones. October 5, 2015. November 7, 2015.
  15. News: WashingtonPost.com. Here's what it's like to get cut by the Redskins three times in four weeks. Dan. Steinberg. October 15, 2015. November 7, 2015.
  16. News: NBCSports.com. Patriots sign Frank Kearse. Josh. Alper . March 11, 2016. March 11, 2016.
  17. Web site: Patriots release RB Donald Brown; Release two players. Patriots.com.

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