Kevin Rader (American football) explained

Kevin Rader
Current Team:New Orleans Saints
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:26 April 1995
Birth Place:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:250
High School:Pine-Richland
(Gibsonia, Pennsylvania)
College:Youngstown State
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:3
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:14
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:RadeKe00

Kevin Charles Rader (born April 26, 1995) is an American football tight end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Youngstown State.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Rader was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent following the 2018 NFL draft on May 4, 2018.[1] He was waived on August 31, 2018, during final roster cuts.[2]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Rader was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a reserve/futures contract on January 9, 2019.[3] He was waived at the end of training camp, but was signed to the Steelers' practice squad on September 1, 2019.[4] [5] He was released from the practice squad twice during the 2019 season, but was re-signed shortly afterwards both times. Rader signed a reserve/futures contract with the team on December 30, 2019.[6]

Rader was waived during final roster cuts again on September 5, 2020,[7] and re-signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[8] He was signed to the active roster on November 24, 2020.[9] He was waived on December 21,[10] and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[11] He was elevated to the active roster on January 2 and January 9, 2021, for the team's week 17 and wild card playoff games, each against the Cleveland Browns, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[12] [13] He made his NFL debut in week 17. On January 14, 2021, Rader signed a reserve/futures contract with the Steelers.[14]

On August 31, 2021, Rader was waived by the Steelers as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[15] [16] He was promoted to the active roster on November 23, 2021.[17]

On August 30, 2022, Rader was waived by the Steelers.[18]

Tennessee Titans

On September 1, 2022, Rader was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad.[19] He was promoted to the active roster on September 22.[20]

On August 29, 2023, Rader was waived by the Titans and re-signed to the practice squad.[21] [22] He was promoted to the active roster on October 4.[23]

New Orleans Saints

On August 3, 2024, Rader signed with the New Orleans Saints.[24]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Packers' Kevin Rader: Signs contract with Green Bay. CBSSports.com. RotoWire. May 4, 2018.
  2. Web site: Tracking Packers' roster cuts down to 53 players. Zach. Kruse. Packers Wire. USA Today. August 31, 2018.
  3. Web site: Steelers sign former Pine-Richland TE to futures deal. PennLive.com. January 9, 2019.
  4. Web site: Kevin Rader: Cut by Steelers. CBSSports.com. RotoWire. August 31, 2019.
  5. Web site: Making the Squad! Former YSU tight end Kevin Rader makes Steelers' practice squad. 2 September 2019 .
  6. Web site: Steelers' Kevin Rader: Back with Pittsburgh. CBSSports.com. RotoWire. December 30, 2019.
  7. News: Varley, Teresa . Steelers make moves to get to 53-man roster . Steelers.com . September 5, 2020 . February 4, 2021.
  8. News: Varley, Teresa . Steelers add 14 to practice squad . Steelers.com . September 6, 2020 . February 4, 2021.
  9. Web site: Dave. Bryan. Steelers Activate TE Vance McDonald From COVID-19 List; TE Zach Gentry Placed On IR. SteelersDepot.com. November 24, 2020.
  10. Web site: Cale. Berger. Steelers Activate Guard Danny Isidora, Release Tight End Kevin Rader. SteelersNow.com. December 21, 2020.
  11. Web site: Alex. Kozora. Steelers Sign TE Kevin Rader To Practice Squad, Release LS Christian Kuntz. SteelersDepot.com. December 23, 2020.
  12. Web site: Steelers make multiple roster moves. Steelers.com. January 2, 2021. January 5, 2021. February 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210223125326/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-multiple-roster-moves-x4944. dead.
  13. News: Varley, Teresa . Steelers make moves ahead of playoff game . Steelers.com . January 9, 2021 . February 16, 2021.
  14. Web site: Steelers sign 13 to Reserve/Future contracts. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. January 14, 2021. February 17, 2021. January 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210116155036/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-13-to-reserve-future-contracts. deviated.
  15. Web site: Steelers make moves to get to 53. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. August 31, 2021.
  16. Web site: Steelers add 15 to practice squad. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. September 1, 2021.
  17. Web site: Roster moves continue for Steelers. Steelers.com. November 23, 2021.
  18. Web site: Steelers make first round of roster moves. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. August 30, 2022. August 30, 2022. August 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220830192331/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-first-round-of-roster-moves. deviated.
  19. Web site: Titans Add WR Josh Gordon, TE Kevin Rader to the Team's Practice Squad. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. September 1, 2022.
  20. Web site: Roster Moves: Titans Promote TE Kevin Rader to Active Roster, Place OL Jamarco Jones on Injured Reserve. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. September 22, 2022.
  21. Web site: Titans Trim Roster Ahead of NFL's Deadline. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. August 29, 2023.
  22. Web site: Titans Add Players to the Team's Practice Squad. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. August 30, 2023.
  23. Web site: Titans Promote TE Kevin Rader to 53-Man Roster, Add WR Mason Kinsey Back to Practice Squad. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. October 4, 2023.
  24. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce roster moves. NewOrleansSaints.com. August 3, 2024.

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