| No. 40 Pittsburgh Steelers | |
| Linebacker | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: August 4, 1986 | |
| Place of birth: Lamar, South Carolina | |
| High School: Lamar (SC) | |
| Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Weight: 233 lb (106 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: South Carolina State | |
| Undrafted in 2011 | |
| Debuted in 2012 for the Pittsburgh Steelers | |
| Career history | |
| * Pittsburgh Steelers ( 2012–present) | |
| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2012 | |
| Tackles | 1 |
| Sacks | 0 |
| Forced fumbles | 0 |
Marshall Maquel McFadden (born August 4, 1986) is an American football Linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a reserve/future contract on January 18, 2012. He played college football at South Carolina State University.
College career[]
He played linebacker at South Carolina State. He finished the 2007 season with 12 tackles. He finished the 2008 season with 88 tackles, 5 sacks.[1] He earned MEAC Defensive Player of the Week honors during the 2008 season.[2]
Professional career[]
Pittsburgh Steelers[]
On January 18, 2012, he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers to a reserve/future contract.[3] On August 31, 2012, He was released on the day of roster cuts.[4] On September 1, 2012, He was signed to the practice squad.[5] On November 15, 2012, He was promoted from the practice squad after the team placed linebacker Chris Carter on Injured Reserve.[6] On November 20, 2012, He was released from the Steelers after they signed Wide Receiver Plaxico Burress and Quarterback Brian Hoyer.[7] On November 21, He was signed to the practice squad.[8]
References[]
- ↑ "South Carolina State 2008 season Statistics". yahoo.com. http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/teams/ssj/stats?year=2008.
- ↑ "Winton and Flickinger earn MEAC Players of the Week Honors". dsuhornets.com. http://www.dsuhornets.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=12900&ATCLID=1602807. Retrieved October 13, 2008.
- ↑ "Steelers Sign 10 To Reserve/Future Contracts". pittsburgh.cbslocal.com. http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2012/01/18/steelers-sign-10-to-reservefuture-contracts/. Retrieved January 18, 2012.
- ↑ "Steelers Reduce Roster to 53". steelers.com. http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Steelers-Reduce-Roster-to-53/127765de-9c94-429f-9bb2-5cc5ec93b2b9. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
- ↑ "Steelers Agree To Terms With Eight For Practice Squad". steelers.com. http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Steelers-Agree-To-Terms-With-Eight-For-Practice-Squad/eaea6ba0-02bc-4bfd-bcce-36385c4da0a2. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
- ↑ "Steelers sign linebacker Marshall McFadden". post-gazette.com. http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/steelers/steelers-sign-linebacker-marshall-mcfadden-662255/. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
- ↑ "Steelers trim Baron Batch, Marshall McFadden from roster to make room for Plaxico Burress and Brian Hoyer". behindthesteelcurtain.com. http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2012/11/20/3672132/steelers-roster-transactions-release-baron-batch-practice-squad-eligibility. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
- ↑ "Baron Batch, Marshall McFadden signed to practice squad". behindthesteelcurtain.com. http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2012/11/21/3677802/baron-batch-marshall-mcfadden-signed-practice-squad-steelers-roster-transactions. Retrieved November 21, 2012.