Aaron Patrick

Aaron Patrick (born December 21, 1996) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Eastern Kentucky.

Aaron Patrick
Personal information
Born: (1996-12-21) December 21, 1996
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Meadowdale
(Harrison Township, Ohio)
College:Eastern Kentucky
Position:Linebacker
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team FCS All-American (2019)
  • OVC Defensive Player of the Year (2019)
  • 3× First-team All-OVC (2016, 2018, 2019)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 6, 2022
Total tackles:11
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

College career

Patrick was a member of the Eastern Kentucky Colonels for five seasons. Patrick finished his collegiate career with 27.5 sacks, which are the second-most in school history.[1]

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Patrick was signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars to their practice squad on December 14, 2020.[2] He signed a reserve/futures contract with the team on January 4, 2021.[3] Patrick was waived on August 31, 2021, during final roster cuts but was resigned to the team's practice squad on September 9.[4]

Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos signed Patrick to their active roster off of the Jaguars practice squad on September 23, 2021.[5]

In Week 6 of the 2022 season, Patrick suffered a torn ACL and was placed on injured reserve on October 21, 2022. The injury came after Patrick was forced out of bounds and collided with a league official. As he did so, his foot planted on a fabric mat used to cover broadcast cords and cables, and caused his knee to bend awkwardly.[6] On November 17, Patrick launched a lawsuit against the NFL for "unspecified damages, including lost bonuses and future earning potential".[7]

On August 29, 2023, Patrick was waived by the Broncos.[8]

References
  1. "Patrick picks up another prestigious postseason honor". Richmond Register. January 18, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  2. Johnson, James (December 14, 2020). "Jags sign TE Bug Howard, DE Aaron Patrick along with other transactions". Jaguars Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  3. "Jaguars Sign 11 Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". Jaguars.com. January 4, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  4. Nettuno, Tyler (September 9, 2021). "Jaguars add edge rusher Aaron Patrick to practice squad, release K Kaare Vedvik". Jaguars Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  5. "Broncos sign OLB Aaron Patrick off Jags' practice squad". APNews.com. September 23, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  6. "Broncos LB Aaron Patrick has torn ACL, out for season". Mile High Report. October 18, 2022.
  7. "Broncos OLB Aaron Patrick Launches Lawsuit over ACL Injury". si.com. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  8. DiLalla, Aric (August 29, 2023). "Broncos make series of transactions to reduce active roster to league-mandated limit". DenverBroncos.com.
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