Michael Palmer (American football)
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Born: | Tucker, Georgia | January 18, 1988||||||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 252 lb (114 kg) | ||||||
Career information | |||||||
High school: | Parkview (Lilburn, Georgia) | ||||||
College: | Clemson | ||||||
Position: | Tight end | ||||||
Undrafted: | 2010 | ||||||
Career history | |||||||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
Roster status: | Active | ||||||
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Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2014 | |||||||
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Player stats at NFL.com |
Michael Palmer (born January 18, 1988) is a former American football tight end. He played college football at Clemson.[1]
He started for 3 years at Clemson in which he caught 73 passes for 825 yards and 8 TDs. His senior year he caught 43 passes for 507 yards and 4 Tds while breaking multiple records for Clemson tight ends.
Professional career
Atlanta Falcons
After going undrafted in the
New York Giants
Palmer signed with the New York Giants on May 11, 2013.[4] He was released on May 29, 2013 due to an injury.
Seattle Seahawks
Palmer was signed by the Seattle Seahawks on July 23, 2013.[5] On August 6, 2013, he was released by the Seahawks due to an injury.[6]
Pittsburgh Steelers
On August 8, 2013, Palmer was awarded to the Pittsburgh Steelers on waivers, after injuries to three of Pittsburgh's top four tight ends.[7]
Palmer played 2 seasons in Pittsburgh backing up Heath Miller. Palmer caught 2 passes and a TD with the Steelers before deciding to retire from football.
References
- ^ Clemson Tigers Archived January 14, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Atlanta Falcons Archived November 20, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ NFL.com http://www.nfl.com/player/michaelpalmer/1037366/profile
- ^ Giants add six to roster after mini-camp
- ^ "Seahawks Make Roster Moves". Archived from the original on July 26, 2013. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
- ^ Jenks, Jayson (August 6, 2013). "Seahawks release TE Michael Palmer". The Seattle Times. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
- ^ Wilkening, Mike (August 8, 2013). "Steelers awarded Michael Palmer on waivers". NBCSports.com. Retrieved August 9, 2013.