Scott Solomon
 Solomon with the Cleveland Browns in 2015 | |||||||||
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born: | November 5, 1988 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 262 lb (119 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | San Antonio (TX) Marshall | ||||||||
| College: | Rice | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2012 / Round: 7 / Pick: 211 | ||||||||
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Scott Edward Solomon (born November 5, 1988) is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the seventh round, 211th overall, by the Tennessee Titans in the 2012 NFL Draft.[1][2] He played college football at Rice.
Professional career[edit]
Tennessee Titans[edit]
Solomon was selected in the seventh round, 211th overall, by the Tennessee Titans in the 2012 NFL Draft.[3] He made four tackles in his rookie season. He was released by the Titans on August 31, 2013.[4]
New York Jets[edit]
Solomon was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets on September 1, 2013.[5] He was released on September 10, 2013.[6] He was re-signed six days later.[7] He was released on October 4, 2013 after the Jets claimed tight end Zach Sudfeld off waivers.[8]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers[edit]
Solomon signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 26, 2013. He was released by the Buccaneers on September 9, 2014 and re-signed by the team on September 12, 2014. He was released by the Buccaneers on October 21, 2014.[4]
Cleveland Browns[edit]
Solomon was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad on November 18, 2014. He was promoted to the active roster on December 20, 2014.[4]
On October 14, 2015, Solomon was placed on injured reserve.[9]
On April 4, Solomon signed with the Cleveland Browns as a restricted free agent.[10]
On May 2, 2016, Solomon was released.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ "Tennessee Titans draft Rice's Scott Solomon in seventh round". Retrieved April 29, 2012.
- ^ "Tennessee Titans select DE Scott Solomon in seventh round". Retrieved April 29, 2012.
- ^ "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ a b c "SCOTT SOLOMON". foxsports.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2015. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ^ Lange, Randy (September 1, 2013). "3 Arrive Via Waivers; 7 Added to Practice Squad". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 4, 2013. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
- ^ Ehalt, Matt (September 10, 2013). "Practice report: Jets re-sign Obomanu". ESPN New York. Archived from the original on October 5, 2013. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
- ^ Wilson, Aaron (September 16, 2013). "Jets cut Robert Malone, sign Ryan Quigley". National Football Post. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
- ^ McManus, Jane (October 4, 2013). "Jets claim TE Zach Sudfeld". ESPN New York. Archived from the original on October 5, 2013. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
- ^ "Browns acquire DB Don Jones via waivers; LB Scott Solomon placed on IR". www.clevelandbrowns.com. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^ "Browns sign restricted free agents and exclusive rights players". ClevelandBrowns.com. April 4, 2016. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^ "Browns release two players". www.clevelandbrowns.com. Retrieved May 2, 2016.