Nathan Palmer

Receptions:	1
Receiving yards:	-4
Touchdowns:	0

Nathan Palmer
	Palmer with the Denver Broncos
Personal information
Born:	April 14, 1989 (age 34); Elkhart, Indiana
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:	Elkhart (IN) Central
College:	Northern Illinois
Position:	Wide receiver
Undrafted:	2012
Career history
	San Francisco 49ers (2012); Indianapolis Colts (2012–2013); Miami Dolphins (2013); Denver Broncos (2013–2014); New England Patriots (2015); Chicago Bears (2015); Oakland Raiders (2016)*;
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	3rd Team All-Mid-American Conference (2011);
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:
Receptions:	1
Receiving yards:	-4
Touchdowns:	0
	Player stats at NFL.com

Last updated September 30, 2023

Nathan D. Palmer (born April 14, 1989) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Northern Illinois. He is a wide receiver coach for the Elkhart Lions at Elkhart highschool.

College career

Palmer attended Northern Illinois University and was named the MVP of the 2011 MAC Championship Game.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Palmer signed as an undrafted free agent, with the San Francisco 49ers following the 2012 NFL Draft.^[1] Palmer made the 49ers' practice squad for the 2012 season.

Indianapolis Colts

On September 24, 2012, Palmer was signed by the Indianapolis Colts off of the 49ers' practice squad.^[2] He made his debut during the Colts 30-27 comeback win over the Green Bay Packers. He was waived on August 27, 2013. He was re-signed to the Injured Reserve on August 28, 2013. He was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 2, 2013.

Miami Dolphins

On October 30, 2013, Palmer was signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad.

Denver Broncos

On December 24, 2013, the Denver Broncos signed Palmer to their practice squad. On September 3, Palmer was promoted to the 53 man roster.^[3]

New England Patriots

On September 7, 2015, the New England Patriots signed Palmer to their practice squad. On September 18, 2015, Palmer was released from the practice squad.^[4]

Chicago Bears

On October 13, 2015, the Chicago Bears signed Palmer to their practice squad.^[5]

On January 4, 2016, Palmer signed a futures contract with the Bears.^[6]

Oakland Raiders

Palmer signed with the Raiders on May 24, 2016. On August 29, 2016, he was released by the Raiders.^[7]

Singing career

Nathan Palmer is also known as Denver R&B singer "NaPalm." In 2015 he told Denver's News 7 that " football is his love, but music is his life."^[8] He has since then released three projects: Winter Vibes and Summer Vibes in 2017, and Therapy in 2018. He has several new singles with Denver hip-hop artists Top Flite Empire.

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References

↑ Matt Maiocco (August 30, 2012). "49ers to watch: No. 5 -- Nathan Palmer". www.csnbayarea.com. NBC. Archived from the original on January 20, 2013. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
↑ Kyle Bonagura (September 24, 2012). "49ers: Practice squad WR Nathan Palmer headed to Colts". www.cbssports.com. CBS. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
↑ "Nathan Palmer added to Broncos roster; Ryan Miller to practice squad". September 3, 2014.
↑ "Patriots re-sign DL Jimmy Staten to the practice squad; Release WR Nathan Palmer from the practice squad | New England Patriots". Archived from the original on December 10, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
↑ "Elkhart native Nathan Palmer signed to Chicago Bears practice squad - Elkhart Truth". Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
↑ Shaffrey, Sean (January 5, 2016). "Examining the nine players Bears signed futures contracts". USAToday.com. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
↑ "Oakland Raiders Announce Transactions". Raiders.com. August 29, 2016. Archived from the original on September 9, 2017.
↑ "Broncos' Nathan Palmer says football is his love, but music is his life - Denver7 TheDenverChannel.com". Archived from the original on December 6, 2018.

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[1] Matt Maiocco (August 30, 2012). "49ers to watch: No. 5 -- Nathan Palmer". www.csnbayarea.com. NBC. Archived from the original on January 20, 2013. Retrieved October 8, 2012.

[2] Kyle Bonagura (September 24, 2012). "49ers: Practice squad WR Nathan Palmer headed to Colts". www.cbssports.com. CBS. Retrieved October 8, 2012.

[3] "Nathan Palmer added to Broncos roster; Ryan Miller to practice squad". September 3, 2014.

[4] "Patriots re-sign DL Jimmy Staten to the practice squad; Release WR Nathan Palmer from the practice squad | New England Patriots". Archived from the original on December 10, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2015.

[5] "Elkhart native Nathan Palmer signed to Chicago Bears practice squad - Elkhart Truth". Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2015.

[6] Shaffrey, Sean (January 5, 2016). "Examining the nine players Bears signed futures contracts". USAToday.com. Retrieved January 10, 2016.

[7] "Oakland Raiders Announce Transactions". Raiders.com. August 29, 2016. Archived from the original on September 9, 2017.

[8] "Broncos' Nathan Palmer says football is his love, but music is his life - Denver7 TheDenverChannel.com". Archived from the original on December 6, 2018.

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