Scott Solomon
Scott Solomon (born November 5, 1988) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was selected in the seventh round, 211th overall, by the Tennessee Titans in the 2012 NFL Draft.[1][2] He played college football at Rice.
Solomon with the Cleveland Browns in 2015 | |||||||||||
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Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||||
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Born: | San Antonio, Texas | November 5, 1988||||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||
Weight: | 262 lb (119 kg) | ||||||||||
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High school: | San Antonio (TX) Marshall | ||||||||||
College: | Rice | ||||||||||
NFL Draft: | 2012 / Round: 7 / Pick: 211 | ||||||||||
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Career NFL statistics as of 2015 | |||||||||||
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Professional career
Tennessee Titans
Solomon was selected in the seventh round, 211th overall, by the Tennessee Titans in the 2012 NFL Draft. He was released by the Titans on August 31, 2013.[3]
New York Jets
Solomon was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets on September 1, 2013.[4] He was released on September 10, 2013.[5] He was re-signed six days later.[6] He was released on October 4, 2013 after the Jets claimed tight end Zach Sudfeld off waivers.[7]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Solomon signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 26, 2013. He was released by the Buccaneers on September 9, 2014 and re-signed by the team on September 12, 2014. He was released by the Buccaneers on October 21, 2014.[3]
Cleveland Browns
Solomon was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad on November 18, 2014. He was promoted to the active roster on December 20, 2014.[3]
On October 14, 2015, Solomon was placed on injured reserve.[8]
On April 4, Solomon signed with the Cleveland Browns as a restricted free agent.[9]
On May 2, 2016, Solomon was released.[10]
References
- "Tennessee Titans draft Rice's Scott Solomon in seventh round". Retrieved April 29, 2012.
- "Tennessee Titans select DE Scott Solomon in seventh round". Retrieved April 29, 2012.
- "SCOTT SOLOMON". foxsports.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2015. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- Lange, Randy (September 1, 2013). "3 Arrive Via Waivers; 7 Added to Practice Squad". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 1, 2013. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
- Ehalt, Matt (September 10, 2013). "Practice report: Jets re-sign Obomanu". ESPN New York. Archived from the original on September 16, 2013. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
- Wilson, Aaron (September 16, 2013). "Jets cut Robert Malone, sign Ryan Quigley". National Football Post. Archived from the original on September 16, 2013. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
- McManus, Jane (October 4, 2013). "Jets claim TE Zach Sudfeld". ESPN New York. Archived from the original on October 5, 2013. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
- "Browns acquire DB Don Jones via waivers; LB Scott Solomon placed on IR". www.clevelandbrowns.com. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- "Browns sign restricted free agents and exclusive rights players". ClevelandBrowns.com. April 4, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- "Browns release two players". www.clevelandbrowns.com. Retrieved May 2, 2016.