Eddie Pleasant

Edward Joseph Pleasant (born December 17, 1988) is a former American football safety. He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football at Oregon.

For the composer of songs for Hank Williams and Jim Reeves, see Eddie Pleasant (songwriter).
Eddie Pleasant
Pleasant with the Houston Texans in 2014
No. 35, 26
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1988-12-17) December 17, 1988
Compton, California
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:John F. Kennedy
(La Palma, California)
College:Oregon
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2018
Total tackles:124
Sacks:2.5
Pass deflections:17
Forced fumbles:1
Interceptions:3
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Professional career

Houston Texans

Pleasant was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 14, 2012. He was released on August 31, 2012 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[1][2] He was signed to the active roster on December 21, 2012.[3]

Pleasant re-signed with the Texans on April 1, 2015.[4]

From 2015 to 2017, Pleasant was a leader on special teams and provided depth as a backup strong safety.

New England Patriots

On July 24, 2018, Pleasant signed with the New England Patriots.[5] He was released on August 26, 2018.[6]

Arizona Cardinals

On October 20, 2018, Pleasant signed with the Arizona Cardinals.[7] He was released on November 13, 2018.[8]

Green Bay Packers

On November 28, 2018, Pleasant was signed by the Green Bay Packers.[9]

NFL career statistics

Regular season
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCombTotalAstSackIntYardsAvgLongTDPDFFFR
2012HOU 20110000000000
2013HOU 16121201000000200
2015HOU 140651000000100
2015HOU 1603624120.52−1−0.500601
2016HOU 14020164000000500
2017HOU 160322572.010000310
2018ARI 10110000000000
2018GB 51743000000000
Total84212496282.53−1001711
Source: NFL.com

References
  1. "Texans announce transactions, reduce roster to 53". HoustonTexans.com. August 31, 2012. Archived from the original on January 21, 2018.
  2. "Texans make roster move, sign 7 to practice squad". HoustonTexans.com. September 1, 2012. Archived from the original on January 21, 2018.
  3. "Texans promote S Eddie Pleasant from practice squad". HoustonTexans.com. December 21, 2012. Archived from the original on January 21, 2018.
  4. "WR Nate Washington signs with Texans". HoustonTexans.com. April 1, 2015. Archived from the original on January 21, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  5. "Patriots Sign DB Eddie Pleasant and G Nate Theaker; Release WR Cody Hollister". Patriots.com. July 24, 2018.
  6. Williams, Charean (August 26, 2018). "Report: Patriots to release Eddie Pleasant". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sport.
  7. Urban, Darren (October 20, 2018). "Cardinals Sign Veteran Safety Eddie Pleasant". AZCardinals.com.
  8. Urban, Darren (November 13, 2018). "Justin Pugh Done For Season After Knee Injury". AZCardinals.com.
  9. "Packers sign S Eddie Pleasant, release LB Korey Toomer". Packers.com. November 28, 2018.
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