Larry Pinkard Explained
Larry Pinkard (born February 25, 1992) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Old Dominion. He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Green Bay Packers. He has also played for the Oakland Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Cleveland Browns.
Professional career
Green Bay Packers
Pinkard was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2015.[1] He was waived/injured on September 5, 2015 and placed on injured reserve.[2] He was released on September 14, 2015.[3]
Oakland Raiders
On December 15, 2015, Pinkard was signed to the Oakland Raiders' practice squad.[4]
Jacksonville Jaguars
On April 17, 2017, Pinkard was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[5] He was waived on September 1, 2017.[6] He was signed to the practice squad on September 12, 2017. He was promoted to the active roster on November 18, 2017.[7] He was waived/injured on December 23, 2017 and was placed on injured reserve.[8] On February 23, 2018, he was waived by the Jaguars.[9]
Cleveland Browns
On February 26, 2018, Pinkard was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.[10] He was waived by the Browns less than two months later, on April 12.[11]
Personal life
His parents are Larry Green and Michele Pinkard-Green. He has four siblings, two sisters, Lashelle and LaTonya, and two brothers, Jacqua and Ayinde. He majored in sports management.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Packers sign 17 rookie free agents. Packers.com. May 8, 2015. August 25, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20150509200534/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-sign-17-rookie-free-agents/a5e6be04-ac0a-4c8a-a346-7ce9dafdf381. May 9, 2015. dead.
- Web site: Packers reduce roster to 53. Packers.com. September 5, 2015. August 25, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171207140431/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/packers-reduce-roster-to-53/17b708be-109c-4a48-95ed-f8099d64992a. December 7, 2017. dead.
- Web site: Packers waive rookie wide receiver Larry Pinkard. Carriveau. Brian. September 14, 2015. 24/7 Sports. November 21, 2017.
- Web site: Raiders Sign LS Thomas Gafford. Raiders.com. December 15, 2015. August 25, 2017. August 26, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170826081839/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-LS-Thomas-Gafford/21b9d77e-273c-4fd3-baf8-8875de7664bc. dead.
- Web site: Jaguars add to offense, sign WR Larry Pinkard, FB Tommy Bohanon. FoxSports.com. April 17, 2017. August 25, 2017.
- Web site: Roster at 75: Notable names among transactions. https://web.archive.org/web/20170904105807/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Roster-at-75-Notable-names-among-transactions/2052c97a-5b4b-49f6-a846-b4bc1622c399. dead. September 4, 2017. Oehser, John. Jaguars.com. September 1, 2017.
- Web site: Jaguars make roster moves. Jaguars.com. November 18, 2017.
- Web site: Jaguars promote Jaelen Strong to 53-player roster. Williams, Charean. ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. December 23, 2017.
- Web site: Jaguars cut three others along with Chris Ivory. Alper, Josh. ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. February 23, 2018.
- Web site: Browns claim WR Larry Pinkard. ClevelandBrowns.com. February 26, 2018. February 27, 2018. February 27, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180227041350/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-claim-WR-Larry-Pinkard/be2b444a-8be4-4ee2-aa03-19c99a354671. dead.
- Web site: Browns release 7 players. https://web.archive.org/web/20180616103806/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-release-7-players/66bb8ce1-785f-4839-8fd5-b35fc0c21fd4. dead. June 16, 2018. ClevelandBrowns.com. April 12, 2018.
