Michael Pinckney Explained

Michael Pinckney
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:May 28, 1998
Birth Place:Miami, Florida
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:220
High School:William M. Raines High School (FL)
College:Miami (FL)
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Cflstatus:American
Highlights:
  • Freshman All-American (2016)

Michael Pinckney (born May 28, 1998) is an American football linebacker. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes from 2016 to 2019. He signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2020.

College career

Pinckney was a three-star recruit coming out of William M. Raines High School in Jacksonville, Florida. He committed to Miami on January 11, 2016.[1] Pinckney was one of the three freshman linebackers to start in 2016. He started in all 13 games of the season. He finished the season with 61 total tackles (7.5 for loss), 2.5 sacks and an interception.[2] He was named a freshman all-American.

Statistics

SeasonTeamGPDefense
Tackles TFL Sack Int FF FR
2016 Miami13 61 7.5 2.5 10 0
2017 Miami12 63 10.0 3.5 1 0 1
2018 Miami12 74 11.0 3.5 1 0 0
Career 37 198 28.5 9.5 3 0 1

Professional career

New England Patriots

After going undrafted, Pinckney was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad on October 2, 2020.[3] He was suspended by the NFL for six games on November 27, 2020.[4] He was reinstated from suspension on January 4, 2021,[5] and signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots two days later.[6] He was waived after the season on March 23, 2021.[7]

Chicago Bears

On May 13, 2021, Pinckney signed with the Chicago Bears,[8] but was waived three days later.[9]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Pinckney signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL on July 16, 2021,[10] and the team subsequently placed him on the suspended list.[11] He was activated on July 20.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Michael Pinckney, Raines, Inside Linebacker. 247Sports.
  2. Web site: Michael Pinckney College Stats. College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
  3. Web site: Patriots Sign LB Michael Pinckney to the Practice Squad; Release DL Xavier Williams from the Practice Squad. Patriots.com. October 2, 2020.
  4. News: Williams, Charean . NFL suspends Michael Pinckney six games . NBCSports.com . November 27, 2020 . January 2, 2021.
  5. OliverBThomas . Thomas, Oliver . Defensive tackle Isaiah Mack was restored to the Patriots' practice squad from the Covid-19 reserve list on Monday, per the transaction wire. Linebacker Michael Pinckney's suspension was lifted with the conclusion of the season. . 1346235972388847620 . January 4, 2021 . February 15, 2021.
  6. Web site: Patriots Sign Linebacker Michael Pinckney To A Future Contract. Patriots.com. January 6, 2021.
  7. News: Patriots Re-Sign K Nick Folk; Sign DL Davon Godchaux; Release Three Players . Patriots.com . March 23, 2021 . March 23, 2021.
  8. News: Mayer, Larry . Roster Moves: Bears ink undrafted free agents . ChicagoBears.com . May 13, 2021 . May 21, 2021 . October 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211025105718/https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-ink-undrafted-free-agents-2021-rookie-minicamp . dead .
  9. Web site: Bears sign Chris Lacy, waive Michael Pinckney. Alper, Josh. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. May 16, 2021.
  10. News: Riders sign linebacker Michael Pinckney . Riderville.com . July 16, 2021 . July 19, 2021.
  11. Web site: 2021 CFL Transactions . CFL.ca . July 19, 2021.
  12. News: Riders Transactions – July 20 . Riderville.com . July 20, 2021 . July 20, 2021.