Dax Swanson
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Born: | Sam Houston State | March 21, 1991
Position: | Cornerback |
Undrafted: | 2013 |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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Daxton "Dax" Swanson (born March 21, 1991) is a former
College history
Swanson spent his first year at
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
Swanson declared for the
San Francisco 49ers
He was then signed with the San Francisco 49ers on the practice squad before being released on May 12, 2014.[4]
New England Patriots
On May 22, 2014, Swanson was signed by the New England Patriots. On August 30, he was waived. On September 1, he was signed to the practice squad. On September 3, he was released from practice squad. On September 17, he was re-signed to the practice squad.[5] On November 26, he was released from practice squad. On December 3, he was re-signed to the practice squad. On December 23, he was released from practice squad. On December 27, he was re-signed to the practice squad. He also earned a Super Bowl ring.[6]
Swanson was released by the Patriots on September 5, 2015.[7]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On October 20, 2015, Swanson was signed to the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[8] On October 27, he was released from practice squad.
New York Giants
On November 5, 2015, Swanson was signed by the Giants to the practice squad. On November 16, 2015, he was released by the Giants.[9]
Miami Dolphins
On November 25, 2015, Swanson was signed by the Dolphins to the practice squad. On February 23, 2016, Swanson was waived by the Dolphins.[10]
Dallas Cowboys
On June 13, 2016, Swanson signed with the Dallas Cowboys.[11] In preseason he made the team over Deji Olatoye. On September 12, he was released to make room for defensive end Ryan Davis.[12]
References
- ^ "Get To Know An Undrafted Free Agent: Daxton Swanson". July 1, 2013. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
- NFL.com. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
- ^ "Daxton Swanson". Archived from the original on February 6, 2015. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
- ^ "Patriots camp standout Daxton Swanson has traveled rocky road". August 1, 2014. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
- ^ "Patriots Re-Sign Daxton Swanson, Filling Out Practice Squad". September 17, 2014. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
- ^ "Bearkat Dax Swanson Earns Super Bowl Ring". Retrieved October 20, 2015.
- ^ "Patriots release 11 players; Place Brandon LaFell on PUP". Patriots.com. September 5, 2015. Archived from the original on June 8, 2017. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- ^ Smith, Scott. "Demar Dotson, Akeem Spence Return to Action". Retrieved October 20, 2015.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (November 16, 2015). "Prince aims for Washington return". Giants.com. Archived from the original on November 18, 2015. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- ^ Alper, Josh (June 13, 2016). "Cowboys add a pair of cornerbacks". Pro Football Focus. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
- ^ "Report: Cowboys waive CB Dax Swanson".