Ken Rose (gridiron football)

Sacks	6.5
Fumble recoveries	2
Interceptions	1
Touch down	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ken Rose
No. 92, 52, 55
Position	Linebacker
Personal information
Born	June 9, 1961 (age 64); Sacramento, California, U.S.
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school	Christian Brothers (Sacramento)
College	UNLV
NFL draft	1984: undrafted
Career history
Playing
	Saskatchewan Roughriders (1984); Los Angeles Raiders (1985)*; New York Jets (1987–1989); Cleveland Browns (1990); Philadelphia Eagles (1990–1994);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Coaching
	New York Jets (1995–1996) (special teams);
Career NFL statistics
Sacks
Sacks	6.5
Fumble recoveries	2
Interceptions	1
Touch down	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Last updated December 01, 2025

Kenneth Frank Rose (born June 9, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, and Philadelphia Eagles.^[1] Rose graduated from Christian Brothers High School (Sacramento, California). He played college football for the UNLV Rebels and played alongside Randall Cunningham, among others.

Professional football

Rose caught on with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Following two seasons there, he played a season with the Tampa Bay Bandits of the United States Football League (USFL). Rose was interested in playing for the NFL and attended several training camps in the mid-1980s. Ken Rose joined the New York Jets in 1987 during the strike by the players union and was one of the few players who stayed on the roster. Rose remained with the Jets through 1989. In 1990, he split playing time with the Cleveland Browns and the Philadelphia Eagles, released by the Browns (along with head coach Bud Carson) after the seventh game and signing with the Eagles for their final 8 regular-season games. Rose remained with the Eagles through the 1994 season. Ken Rose later became a special teams coach for the New York Jets until 1996.

References

↑ Paolantonio, S.A. (August 10, 1994). "After showing loyalty, leadership, Ken Rose may be shown the door". The Philadelphia Inquirer . pp. C2. Retrieved July 24, 2025.

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[1] Paolantonio, S.A. (August 10, 1994). "After showing loyalty, leadership, Ken Rose may be shown the door". The Philadelphia Inquirer . pp. C2. Retrieved July 24, 2025.

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