Nathan Palmer

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Nathan Palmer
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Palmer with the Denver Broncos
Elkhart Lions
Position:Passing Game Coordinator
Wide Receivers Coach
Personal information
Born: (1989-04-14) April 14, 1989 (age 35)
Elkhart, Indiana, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Central
(Elkhart, Indiana)
College: Northern Illinois
Undrafted: 2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:1
Receiving yards:-4
Stats at Pro Football Reference   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Nathan D. Palmer (born April 14, 1989) is a former American football coach and former wide receiver. He is the Passing Game Coordinator and Wide Receivers coach at Elkhart High School. He played college football at Northern Illinois.

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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

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