Jon Rhattigan

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Jon Rhattigan
No. 49 – Pittsburgh Steelers
Position Linebacker
Roster status Practice squad
Personal information
Born (1999-02-02) February 2, 1999 (age 26)
Naperville, Illinois, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight236 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school Neuqua Valley (Naperville)
College Army (2017–2020)
NFL draft 2021: undrafted
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles 44
Fumble recoveries 1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jon Rhattigan (born February 2, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Army Black Knights. He has previously played for the Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers.

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College career

Rhattigan played for the Army Black Knights for four seasons and did not become a starter for the team until he was a senior. [1] He finished his senior season with 78 total tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 2 interceptions, 2 pass break ups and 2 fumble recoveries. [2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+3⁄8 in
(1.84 m)		236 lb
(107 kg)		31+5⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		10+1⁄2 in
(0.27 m)		4.77 s1.74 s2.80 s4.30 s7.41 s32.0 in
(0.81 m)		9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)		22 reps
All values from Pro Day [3]

Seattle Seahawks

Rhattigan signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2021. [4] He was waived by the Seahawks during final roster cuts on August 31 and re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day. [5] In doing so, he became the first Seahawks player on the roster from Army. Before the team's season opener, he was elevated, and later signed, to the active roster. [6] [7] He was placed on injured reserve on January 1, 2022. [8]

On July 26, 2022, Rhattigan was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list, and on the reserve list on August 24 to start the season. [9] [10] He was activated on December 10. [11]

On August 30, 2023, Rhattigan was waived by the Seahawks and re-signed to the practice squad the following day. [12] [13] On September 28, he was promoted to the team's active roster after wide receiver Cody Thompson was waived. [14]

On August 27, 2024, Rhattigan was waived by the Seahawks as part of final roster cuts. [15]

Carolina Panthers

On August 28, 2024, Rhattigan was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers. [16]

On August 26, 2025, Rhattigan was released by the Panthers as part of final roster cuts. [17]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On September 3, 2025, Rhattigan signed with the practice squad of the Pittsburgh Steelers. [18]

References

  1. ↑ Bell, Gregg (August 30, 2021). "Seahawks deciding on rookie, West Point grad Jon Rhattigan". The News Tribune . Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Army linebacker Jon Rhattigan to compete in Hula Bowl on Sunday". Times Herald-Record . January 31, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  3. ↑ "2021 NFL Draft Scout Jon Rhattigan College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  4. ↑ McMillan, Ken (May 2, 2021). "Army linebacker Jon Rhattigan signs with Seattle Seahawks". Times Herald-Record . Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Seahawks claim to sign Army's Jon Rhattigan to practice squad". The News Tribune . September 1, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  6. ↑ Boyle, John (September 11, 2021). "Seahawks Activate LB Jon Rhattigan From Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  7. ↑ Boyle, John (September 15, 2021). "Seahawks Promote LB Jon Rhattigan From Practice Squad, Place C Ethan Pocic On Injured Reserve". Seahawks.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  8. ↑ Boyle, John (January 1, 2022). "Seahawks Roster Moves Ahead Of Week 17 Game vs. Detroit". Seahawks.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  9. ↑ Alexander, Mookie (July 26, 2022). "Seahawks waive Ben Burr-Kirven with failed physical designation". Field Gulls. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  10. ↑ Boyle, John (August 24, 2022). "Seahawks Sign RB Ronnie Rivers, LB Jon Rhattigan Placed On Reserve/PUP List". Seahawks.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  11. ↑ Boyle, John (December 10, 2022). "Seahawks Activate Jon Rhattigan From PUP List, Elevate RB Godwin Igwebuike & WR Laquon Treadwell From Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  12. ↑ Boyle, John (August 30, 2023). "Seahawks Claim Two Players On Waivers". Seahawks.com.
  13. ↑ Boyle, John (August 31, 2023). "Seahawks Sign Three To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
  14. ↑ Alexander, Mookie (September 28, 2023). "Report: Seahawks bring Jon Rhattigan back to active roster". Field Gulls. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
  15. ↑ Boyle, John (August 27, 2024). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2024 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
  16. ↑ Gantt, Darin (August 28, 2024). "Panthers claim six new players off waivers". Panthers.com.
  17. ↑ Gantt, Darin. "Panthers make moves to get to the 53-man roster". panthers.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Steelers make practice squad moves". www.steelers.com. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
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