Javon Patterson (born July 8, 1997)[1] is a former American football center. He played college football at Ole Miss.[1] He is currently working at Ole Miss Athletics Foundation as the Director of Development with emphasis on Former Student Athletes.

Javon Patterson
No. 63
Position:Center
Personal information
Born: (1997-07-08) July 8, 1997 (age 27)
Petal, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:Petal (MS)
College:Ole Miss
NFL draft:2019 / round: 7 / pick: 246
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

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Indianapolis Colts

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Patterson was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round, 246th overall, of the 2019 NFL draft.[2]

On June 4, 2019, Colts head coach Frank Reich announced that Patterson had torn his anterior cruciate ligament. Patterson missed the entire 2019 season as a result of the injury.[3]

Patterson was waived by the Colts on September 5, 2020, as part of their roster cuts.[4]

New York Giants

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On September 23, 2020, Patterson was signed to the practice squad of the New York Giants.[5] He was released on October 27.[6]

Cleveland Browns

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On November 10, 2020, Patterson was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad.[7] He was elevated to the active roster on December 26 for the team's week 16 game against the New York Jets, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[8] He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on December 30, 2020,[9] and restored to the practice squad on January 8, 2021.[10]

Patterson signed a reserve/futures contract with the Browns after the season on January 18, 2021.[11] Patterson was waived by the Browns on August 31, 2021.[12]

Denver Broncos

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On September 29, 2021, Patterson was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad.[13] He was released on October 26.[14] He was re-signed on December 24, but retired three days later.[15][16]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Javon Patterson - Football". Ole Miss Athletics. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  2. ^ Walker, Andrew (April 27, 2019). "Colts Select Center Javon Patterson With 246th-Overall Pick". Colts.com.
  3. ^ Hickey, Kevin. "Colts' Javon Patterson tore ACL, will miss rookie season". ColtsWire.
  4. ^ Walker, Andrew (September 5, 2020). "Colts Announce Final 2020 Roster Cuts". Colts.com.
  5. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 23, 2020). "Giants sign veteran RB Devonta Freeman; Sterling Shepard to IR". Giants.com. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  6. ^ Eisen, Michael (October 27, 2020). "Giants sign WR Corey Coleman to practice squad; LB Trent Harris promoted to active roster". Giants.com.
  7. ^ "Browns sign CB Stephen Denmark, C Javon Patterson to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. November 10, 2020.
  8. ^ "Browns make roster moves". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 26, 2020.
  9. ^ "S Ronnie Harrison Jr. activated as Browns make roster moves". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 30, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  10. ^ "Browns make roster moves". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 8, 2021. Archived from the original on January 22, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  11. ^ "Browns sign 14 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 18, 2021.
  12. ^ Gribble, Andrew (August 31, 2021). "Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2021 season". ClevelandBrowns.com.
  13. ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 29, 2021). "Broncos sign G/C Harry Crider and G/C Javon Patterson to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  14. ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 26, 2021). "Broncos designate TE Albert Okwuegbunam and LB Jonas Griffith for return from IR, make series of other roster moves". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  15. ^ Jensen, Chad (December 25, 2021). "Broncos Sign Two Players Ahead of Week 16 Bout at Raiders". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  16. ^ Swanson, Ben (December 27, 2021). "Broncos place DL Mike Purcell, OLB Andre Mintze on Reserve/COVID-19 list". Denver Broncos. Retrieved January 28, 2023.