| No. 49 New York Jets | |
| Linebacker | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: July 13, 1989 | |
| Place of birth: Wailuku, Hawaii | |
| High School: Wailuku (HI) Baldwin | |
| Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Weight: 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Idaho | |
| Undrafted in 2011 | |
| Debuted in 2012 for the Omaha Nighthawks | |
| Career history | |
* Jacksonville Jaguars ( 2011– 2012)*
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| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Joseph "JoJo" Dickson (born July 13, 1989) is an American football linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Idaho.
He has also been a member of the Cleveland Browns and Omaha Nighthawks.
Professional career
Jacksonville Jaguars
Dickson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars following the 2011 NFL Draft as a rookie free agent.[1] He was waived on July 31, 2011, to make room for punter Matt Turk. He was signed on April 16, 2012. He was waived on April 27, 2012.
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns signed him on May 14, 2012, but waived him on August 26, 2012.
Omaha Nighthawks
In 2012, he went to training camp with the Omaha Nighthawks.
New York Jets
Dickson was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad on December 10, 2012.[2] He was signed to a future/reserve contract on December 31, 2012.[3]
References
- ↑ "Jacksonville Jaguars Undrafted Free Agents: Live Updates". BigCatCountry.com. http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2011/7/25/2293733/jacksonville-jaguars-undrafted-free-agents-live-updates. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
- ↑ Cimini, Rich (10 December 2012). "Jets need a WR, Braylon is available". ESPN New York. Archived from the original on 10 December 2012. http://www.webcitation.org/6CozUHRM8. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ↑ Jets Media Relations Department (31 December 2012). "Jets Sign 8 to Reserve/Future Contracts". New York Jets. Archived from the original on 31 December 2012. http://www.webcitation.org/6DKjRa3I2. Retrieved 31 December 2012.