 Palmer with the Atlanta Falcons | |
| No. -- | |
| Tight end | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: January 18, 1988 | |
| Place of birth: Tucker, Georgia | |
| Career information | |
| College: Clemson | |
| Undrafted in 2010 | |
| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
| Career history | |
* Atlanta Falcons ( 2010− 2012)
| |
| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| *First-team All-ACC (2009) | |
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2014 | |
| Receptions | 23 |
| Receiving Yards | 132 |
| Receiving TDs | 4 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Michael Palmer (born January 18, 1988) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Clemson.[1]
Professional career[]
Atlanta Falcons[]
After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft, Palmer signed a rookie free agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons on April 24, 2010.[2] In three years with Atlanta, Palmer played in 43 games, starting five. He caught 21 passes for 123 yards, with 3 touchdowns.[3]
New York Giants[]
Palmer signed with the New York Giants on May 11, 2013.[4] He was released on May 29, 2013.
Seattle Seahawks[]
Palmer was signed by the Seattle Seahawks on July 23, 2013.[5] On August 6, 2013, he was released by the Seahawks.[6]
Pittsburgh Steelers[]
On August 8, 2013, Palmer was awarded to the Pittsburgh Steelers on waivers, after injuries to three of Pittsburgh's top four tight ends.[7]
References[]
- ↑ Clemson Tigers Archived January 14, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Atlanta Falcons Archived November 20, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ NFL.com http://www.nfl.com/player/michaelpalmer/1037366/profile
- ↑ Giants add six to roster after mini-camp
- ↑ "Seahawks Make Roster Moves". http://www.seahawks.com/news/press/article-1/Seahawks-Make-Roster-Moves/b00e9f96-739f-4e0a-8d24-06875c17ec76. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
- ↑ Jenks, Jayson (August 6, 2013). "Seahawks release TE Michael Palmer". The Seattle Times. http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2013/08/06/seahawks-release-te-michael-palmer/. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
- ↑ Wilkening, Mike (August 8, 2013). "Steelers awarded Michael Palmer on waivers". http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/08/steelers-awarded-michael-palmer-on-waivers/. Retrieved August 9, 2013.