Javon Patterson Explained

Javon Patterson
Number:63
Position:Center
Birth Date:8 July 1997
Birth Place:Petal, Mississippi, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:305
High School:Petal (MS)
College:Ole Miss
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:7
Draftpick:246
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:1
Pfr:P/PattJa00

Javon Patterson (born July 8, 1997)[1] is a former American football center. He played college football at Ole Miss. He is currently working at Ole Miss Athletics Foundation as the Director of Development with emphasis on Former Student Athletes.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Patterson was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round, 246th overall, of the 2019 NFL draft.[2]

On June 4, 2019, Colts head coach Frank Reich announced that Patterson had torn his anterior cruciate ligament. Patterson missed the entire 2019 season as a result of the injury.[3]

Patterson was waived by the Colts on September 5, 2020, as part of their roster cuts.[4]

New York Giants

On September 23, 2020, Patterson was signed to the practice squad of the New York Giants.[5] He was released on October 27.[6]

Cleveland Browns

On November 10, 2020, Patterson was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad.[7] He was elevated to the active roster on December 26 for the team's week 16 game against the New York Jets, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[8] He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on December 30, 2020,[9] and restored to the practice squad on January 8, 2021.[10]

Patterson signed a reserve/futures contract with the Browns after the season on January 18, 2021.[11] Patterson was waived by the Browns on August 31, 2021.[12]

Denver Broncos

On September 29, 2021, Patterson was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad.[13] He was released on October 26.[14] He was re-signed on December 24, but retired three days later.[15] [16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Javon Patterson - Football . April 28, 2019 . Ole Miss Athletics . en.
  2. Web site: Walker, Andrew . April 27, 2019 . Colts Select Center Javon Patterson With 246th-Overall Pick . Colts.com.
  3. Web site: Hickey . Kevin . Colts' Javon Patterson tore ACL, will miss rookie season . ColtsWire.
  4. Web site: Walker, Andrew . September 5, 2020 . Colts Announce Final 2020 Roster Cuts . Colts.com.
  5. News: Eisen . Michael . September 23, 2020 . Giants sign veteran RB Devonta Freeman; Sterling Shepard to IR . Giants.com . October 6, 2020.
  6. Web site: Eisen, Michael . October 27, 2020 . Giants sign WR Corey Coleman to practice squad; LB Trent Harris promoted to active roster . Giants.com.
  7. News: November 10, 2020 . Browns sign CB Stephen Denmark, C Javon Patterson to practice squad . ClevelandBrowns.com .
  8. News: December 26, 2020 . Browns make roster moves . ClevelandBrowns.com .
  9. News: December 30, 2020 . S Ronnie Harrison Jr. activated as Browns make roster moves . ClevelandBrowns.com . February 11, 2021.
  10. News: January 8, 2021 . Browns make roster moves . ClevelandBrowns.com . February 11, 2021 . January 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210122192657/https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-make-roster-moves-x3902 . dead .
  11. News: January 18, 2021 . Browns sign 14 players . ClevelandBrowns.com .
  12. News: Gribble . Andrew . August 31, 2021 . Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2021 season . ClevelandBrowns.com .
  13. Web site: DiLalla . Aric . September 29, 2021 . Broncos sign G/C Harry Crider and G/C Javon Patterson to practice squad . January 28, 2023 . DenverBroncos.com.
  14. Web site: DiLalla . Aric . October 26, 2021 . Broncos designate TE Albert Okwuegbunam and LB Jonas Griffith for return from IR, make series of other roster moves . January 28, 2023 . DenverBroncos.com.
  15. Web site: Jensen . Chad . December 25, 2021 . Broncos Sign Two Players Ahead of Week 16 Bout at Raiders . January 28, 2023 . Sports Illustrated . en.
  16. Web site: Swanson . Ben . December 27, 2021 . Broncos place DL Mike Purcell, OLB Andre Mintze on Reserve/COVID-19 list . January 28, 2023 . Denver Broncos . en-US.