Rashod Berry Explained

Rashod Berry
Current Team:San Antonio Brahmas
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:14 October 1996
Birth Place:Lorain, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:255
High School:Lorain
College:Ohio State
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:4
Pfr:BerrRa01

Rashod Berry (born October 14, 1996) is an American football linebacker for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for Ohio State.[1]

Early life

Born in 1996, Berry played basketball and football at Lorain High School. A wide receiver and defensive end in high school, he went on to play as a tight end for five years at Ohio State (though for his freshmen year he was listed as a defensive end), accumulating 17 receptions for 198 yards and four touchdowns.[2]

Professional career

New England Patriots

Berry was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on May 5, 2020.[3] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,[4] and signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[5] He was elevated to the active roster on October 17 and December 5 for the team's weeks 6 and 13 games against the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[6] [7] He made his NFL debut in the Broncos game.[8] He was promoted to the active roster on January 2, 2021.[9]

On August 15, 2021, Berry was waived by the Patriots.[10]

Detroit Lions

On August 18, 2021, Berry signed with the Detroit Lions. He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day, but released the following day.[11] [12] He was re-signed on October 6.[13] He was promoted to the active roster on December 4.

On March 10, 2022, Berry re-signed with the Lions.[14] He was waived on May 10.[15]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On May 11, 2022, Berry was claimed by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[16] He was waived on August 30, 2022.[17] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 12.[18]

Indianapolis Colts

On January 4, 2023, Berry was signed by the Indianapolis Colts off the Jaguars practice squad.[19] On June 29, 2023, Berry was suspended indefinitely by the NFL for violating the league's policy on gambling.[20] Shortly after the suspension was announced, Berry was waived by the Colts along with teammate Isaiah Rodgers Sr.[21]

On April 18, 2024, Berry was reinstated by the NFL.[22]

San Antonio Brahmas

Berry signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League on August 1, 2024.[23]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rashod Berry . Fox Sports. 16 May 2020.
  2. Web site: Clements . Devon . New England Patriots Rookie Profile: Rashod Berry . Sports Illustrated . 17 May 2020.
  3. News: Patriots' Undrafted Free Agent Signings Made Official For All But One Player . CBSLocal.com . May 5, 2020 . October 31, 2020.
  4. News: Patriots Release 24 Players . Patriots.com . September 5, 2020 . October 31, 2020.
  5. News: Patriots Fill Out Their Practice Squad Roster . Patriots.com . September 6, 2020 . October 31, 2020.
  6. News: Patriots make a series of roster transactions . Patriots.com . October 17, 2020 . October 31, 2020.
  7. News: Patriots Make a Series of Roster Transactions . Patriots.com . December 5, 2020 . January 13, 2021.
  8. News: Game Notes: Cam Newton becomes second NFL quarterback to reach 5,000 career rushing yards . Patriots.com . October 18, 2020 . October 31, 2020.
  9. Web site: Callahan. Andrew. January 2, 2021. Patriots add 5 practice-squad players to active roster for season finale. January 4, 2021. Boston Herald.
  10. Web site: Patriots Release Three Players. Patriots.com. August 15, 2021.
  11. Web site: Lions announce roster moves. DetroitLions.com. August 31, 2021.
  12. Web site: Lions announce roster moves. DetroitLions.com. September 1, 2021.
  13. Web site: Detroit Lions place Frank Ragnow on IR, sign Jessie Lemonier from practice squad. Pride of Detroit. SB Nation. October 6, 2021.
  14. Web site: Lions re-sign OLB Rashod Berry and C Ryan McCollum. 2023-01-06. detroitlions.com. en.
  15. Web site: Detroit Lions waive 5 players, paving way for UDFA signings. Pride of Detroit. SB Nation. May 10, 2022.
  16. Web site: Roster Moves: OL and DE/OLB claimed, K Matthew Wright waived. jaguars.com. May 11, 2022.
  17. Web site: Roster Moves: Jaguars waive 15 from the roster. Jaguars.com. August 30, 2022.
  18. Web site: Roster Moves: Jaguars sign two players to the active roster and two players to the practice squad. Jaguars.com. October 12, 2022.
  19. Web site: Colts Place CB Kenny Moore On Injured Reserve, Sign DE Rashod Berry From Jacksonville Jaguars' Practice Squad. Colts.com. January 4, 2023.
  20. Web site: 2023-06-28 . Sources: NFL gambling bans expected this week . 2023-06-28 . ESPN.com . en.
  21. Web site: 2023-06-29 . Statement from Colts general manager Chris Ballard . 2023-06-29 . colts.com . en.
  22. Web site: NFL Reinstates Five Players Banned For Gambling. April 22, 2024. profootballrumors.com. en.
  23. UFL_PR . The #UFL has announced the following transactions: . 1819130904196870585 . August 1, 2024 . August 1, 2024.

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