Jake Rodgers

Jake Rodgers
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Rodgers with the Atlanta Falcons
Free agent
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1991-09-10) September 10, 1991
Spokane, Washington
Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight: 320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school: Shadle Park
(Spokane, Washington)
College: Eastern Washington
NFL Draft: 2015 / Round: 7 / Pick: 225
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Jake Rodgers (born September 10, 1991) is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Eastern Washington. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round (225th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft. Rodgers has also been a member of the New York Giants, Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Ht Wt 40-yard dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert jump Broad BP
6 ft 6 in
(1.98 m)		 320 lb
(145 kg)		 5.24 s 4.81 s 8.04 s 30.5 in
(0.77 m)		 8 ft 10 in
(2.69 m)		 24 reps
All values from his Pro Day[1]

Atlanta Falcons

Rodgers drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round with the 225th overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft.[2] On September 4, 2015, he was waived by the Atlanta Falcons.[3]

New York Giants

On December 8, 2015, the New York Giants signed Rodgers to their practice squad.[4] On January 4, 2016, Rodgers signed a reserve/future contract with the Giants.[5] On September 3, 2016, he was waived/injured by the Giants.[6] He was released from injured reserve on September 12.

Carolina Panthers

On November 29, 2016, Rodgers was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.[7] He was released on December 13, 2016.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers on January 4, 2017.[9] On May 2, 2017, Rodgers was waived by the Panthers.[10]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On May 5, 2017, Rodgers signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[11] He was waived by the team on September 2, 2017.[12] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 20, 2017, only to be released six days later.[13][14] He was re-signed on October 18, 2017, but was released again on November 6.

Los Angeles Chargers

On November 15, 2017, Rodgers was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad, but was released two days later.[15]

Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)

On November 20, 2017, Rodgers was signed to the Steelers' practice squad. He was released on December 21, 2017.

Houston Texans

On December 21, 2017, Rodgers was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad.[16] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Texans on January 1, 2018.[17] He was waived by the Texans on May 1, 2018.[18]

Pittsburgh Steelers (third stint)

On May 2, 2018, Rodgers was claimed off waivers by the Steelers.[19] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[20]

References

  1. ↑ "NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles - Jake Rodgers". National Football League.
  2. ↑ Chambers, Matthew (May 2, 2015). "2015 NFL Draft picks: Falcons select G/T Jake Rodgers in the 7th round". TheFalcoholic.com. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Falcons Down to a 67-Man Roster". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 4, 2015. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
  4. ↑ Eisen, Michael (December 8, 2015). "Giants place LS Zak DeOssie, TE Larry Donnell on IR". Giants.com. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
  5. ↑ Raanan, Jordan (January 4, 2016). "Giants sign 6 players to reserve/future contracts". NJ.com. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  6. ↑ Eisen, Michael. "New York Giants announce 20 roster moves". Giants.com.
  7. ↑ Henson, Max (November 29, 2016). "Ryan Kalil, Gino Gradkowski placed on IR". Panthers.com.
  8. ↑ "Panthers add new offensive tackle to practice squad". Panthers.com. December 13, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Panthers sign four more to future contracts". Panthers.com. January 4, 2017.
  10. ↑ Henson, Max (May 2, 2017). "Panthers waive Tre Boston and four others". Panthers.com.
  11. ↑ "Steelers Sign Tackle Rodgers". Steelers.com. May 5, 2017.
  12. ↑ "Steelers trim roster to 53". Steelers.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018.
  13. ↑ "Steelers Sign OT Jake Rodgers, Release WR Justin Thomas". SteelersDepot.com. September 20, 2017.
  14. ↑ "Steelers sign Justin Thomas, Matt Galambos to practice squad". 247sports.com. September 26, 2017.
  15. ↑ "Chargers Sign OT Jake Rodgers To Practice Squad, Release TE Braedon Bowman". NFLTradeRumors.co. November 15, 2017.
  16. ↑ "TRANSACTIONS: Texans add two to practice squad". HoustonTexans.com. December 21, 2017.
  17. ↑ "Zach Conque, Dee Virgin among 10 signed to Texans reserve/futures contracts". USAToday.com. January 1, 2018.
  18. ↑ "TRANSACTIONS: Texans release Jake Rodgers". HoustonTexans.com. May 1, 2018.
  19. ↑ Williams, Charean (May 2, 2018). "Steelers claim Jake Rodgers off waivers from Texans". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  20. ↑ "Steelers reduce roster to 53". Steelers.com. September 1, 2018.
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