Shaq Calhoun Explained

Shaq Calhoun
Position:Guard
Birth Date:20 February 1996
Birth Place:Birmingham, Alabama
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:310
High School:Restoration Academy (Fairfield, Alabama)
College:Mississippi State
Undraftedyear:2019
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:12
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:8

Deion Lenard "Shaq" Calhoun (born February 20, 1996) is an American football guard. He played college football for Mississippi State.

College career

Calhoun was a member of the Mississippi State Bulldogs for five seasons, redshirting his true freshman season. He played mostly as a reserve at guard as a redshirt freshman before becoming a starter the following season, starting nine games before suffering a season-ending injury.[1] He was named second-team All-Southeastern Conference as a redshirt senior.[2] Following his final season Calhoun was invited to participate in the 2019 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.[3]

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Calhoun signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2019.[4] He made his NFL debut on September 15, 2019, against the New England Patriots.[5] Calhoun made his first career start on October 20, 2019, against the Buffalo Bills in a 31–21 loss.[6] In his rookie season, Calhoun played in 10 games with seven starts, committing one penalty and allowing 1.5 sacks in 470 offensive snaps played.[7]

On September 5, 2020, Calhoun was waived by the Dolphins.[8]

Cincinnati Bengals

On September 6, 2020, Calhoun was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals.[9] On September 28, 2020, Calhoun was waived by the Bengals and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[10] [11] He was elevated to the active roster on October 31 for the team's week 8 game against the Tennessee Titans, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[12]

Arizona Cardinals

On January 6, 2021, Calhoun signed a reserve/future contract with the Arizona Cardinals.[13] He was waived on August 30, 2021.[14] He re-signed with their practice squad on September 29, 2021.[15] He was released on October 4.

Denver Broncos

On October 27, 2021, Calhoun was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad.[16] He was released on November 16.

Washington Football Team

Calhoun signed with the Washington Football Team's practice squad on November 24, 2021. He signed a reserve/future contract after the 2021 regular season ended.[17] Calhoun was released on August 16, 2022.[18]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nogle . Kevin . June 9, 2019 . Miami Dolphins 90-in-90 roster breakdown 2019: Shaq Calhoun . September 16, 2019 . ThePhinsider.com . SB Nation.
  2. Web site: Sands . Mike . December 4, 2018 . Brown, Little, Simmons, and Sweat earn coaches first-team All-SEC . September 16, 2019 . WDAM.com.
  3. Web site: Lowery . Logan . January 19, 2019 . MSU, Ole Miss players in all-star action . September 16, 2019 . Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal.
  4. News: April 28, 2019 . Dolphins to sign several undrafted free agents . en . Dolphins Wire . September 16, 2019.
  5. News: Inabinett . Mark . September 16, 2019 . State NFL Roundup: Kwon Alexander busy in 49ers' win . AL.com . September 16, 2019.
  6. Web site: Poupart . Alain . October 20, 2019 . Second Half Miscues Drop Dolphins, Lose 31-21 In Buffalo . October 21, 2019 . MiamiDolphins.com.
  7. Web site: Inabinett . Mark . February 18, 2020 . Alabama Roots: 154 NFL players in the 2019 season . February 21, 2020 . AL.com.
  8. Web site: September 5, 2020 . Dolphins Acquire Lynn Bowden, Make Roster Moves . MiamiDolphins.com.
  9. Web site: Roling . Chris . Riccette . Bill . September 6, 2020 . Bengals claim OL Shaq Calhoun off waivers . September 7, 2020 . Bengals Wire . USA Today.
  10. Web site: September 28, 2020 . Bengals Sign Keaton Sutherland To Roster, Waive Shaq Calhoun . Bengals.com . September 29, 2020 . October 1, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201001024110/https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-sign-keaton-sutherland-to-roster-waive-shaq-calhoun . dead .
  11. News: September 29, 2020 . Bengals Sign Shaq Calhoun To Practice Squad . Bengals.com . October 8, 2020.
  12. News: October 31, 2020 . Calhoun, Spain Elevated To Active Roster . Bengals.com . November 13, 2020 . February 23, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220223082600/https://www.bengals.com/news/calhoun-spain-elevated-to-active-roster . dead .
  13. Web site: Urban, Darren . January 6, 2021 . Cardinals Sign Five More Players To 'Futures' Deals . AZCardinals.com.
  14. Web site: Cardinals Release 10, Including KeeSean Johnson. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. August 30, 2021.
  15. Web site: Cardinals Promote Antonio Hamilton From Practice Squad. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. September 29, 2021.
  16. Web site: Broncos sign four players to practice squad. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. October 27, 2021.
  17. Web site: WashingtonFootball.com. Washington signs 8 players to Reserve/Future contracts. January 10, 2022. January 10, 2022. Washington Football Team Public Relations.
  18. Web site: Commanders.com. Commanders release two players, place two on IR. August 16, 2022. August 16, 2022. Washington Commanders Public Relations. August 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220816150401/https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-release-two-players-place-sammis-reyes-on-injured-reserve. dead.

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