Sharrod Neasman

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Sharrod Neasman
Sharrod Neasman July 2016.jpg
Neasman with the Atlanta Falcons in 2016.
No. 20, 41, 35
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1991-10-14) October 14, 1991 (age 32)
Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school: Braden River
(Bradenton, Florida)
College: Florida Atlantic
Undrafted: 2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:94
Sacks:1.0
Pass deflections:7
Interceptions:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Sharrod Neasman (born October 14, 1991) is a former American football safety. He played college football at Florida Atlantic and was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

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Professional career

Atlanta Falcons (first stint)

On May 5, 2016, Neasman signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent. [1] He was released by the Falcons on September 3, 2016 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. [2] [3] He was promoted to the active roster on October 18, 2016. [4]

In the 2016 season, Neasman and the Falcons reached Super Bowl LI, where they faced the New England Patriots on February 5, 2017. In the Super Bowl, the Falcons fell in a 34–28 overtime defeat. [5]

In 2017, Neasman played in 11 games, recording two tackles. He was not tendered a contract following the 2017 season.

New Orleans Saints

On May 31, 2018, Neasman signed with the New Orleans Saints. [6] He was waived on September 1, 2018. [7]

Atlanta Falcons (second stint)

On September 25, 2018, Neasman was signed by the Falcons. [8] He played in 12 games, recording 44 tackles and four passes defensed.

Neasman re-signed with the Falcons on March 20, 2020. [9]

In Week 15 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Neasman recorded his first career sack on Tom Brady during the 31–27 loss. [10]

New York Jets

On June 10, 2021, Neasman signed with the New York Jets. [11] He was placed on injured reserve on September 11, 2021. [12] He was activated on October 2. [13] He was released on January 8, 2022 before the season finale. [14]

Los Angeles Rams

On January 12, 2022, Neasman was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad. Neasman won Super Bowl LVI when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals. [15]

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References

  1. ↑ "Falcons Agree to Terms with 22 CFAs". AtlantaFalcons.com. May 5, 2016. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Falcons Finalize 53-Man Roster for 2016 Season". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 3, 2016. Archived from the original on October 3, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Falcons Claim WR Gabriel, Sign 7 to Practice Squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on October 19, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Falcons Place DE Derrick Shelby On IR". AtlantaFalcons.com. October 18, 2016. Archived from the original on October 2, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  6. ↑ Alper, Josh (May 31, 2018). "Saints sign Sharrod Neasman, waive Mykkele Thompson". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  7. ↑ "New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 1, 2018.
  8. ↑ McFadden, Will (September 25, 2018). "Falcons place Ricardo Allen on injured reserve; make several roster moves". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  9. ↑ McFadden, Will (March 20, 2020). "Falcons officially sign safety Sharrod Neasman". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  10. ↑ "Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons - December 20th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  11. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (June 10, 2021). "Jets Sign S Sharrod Neasman; Place Parker Ferguson on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
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  14. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (January 8, 2022). "Jets Release DE Shaq Lawson, S Sharrod Neasman; Elevate 3 for Season Finale vs. Bills". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Super Bowl LVI - Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals - February 13th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
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