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Michael Jacquet

Michael Jacquet

American football player (born 1997)

Michael Jacquet III (born January 29, 1997) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2020 following his college football career with the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.

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Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Jacquet signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft on April 26, 2020.[1] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 4, 2020,[2] and was signed to the practice squad on September 29.[3] He was elevated to the active roster on October 31 and November 14 for the team's weeks 8 and 10 games against the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[4][5] He made his NFL debut in the Cowboys game.[6] He was signed to the active roster on November 17, 2020.[7] In Week 15 against the Arizona Cardinals, Jacquet forced a fumble on wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins that was recovered by the Eagles and later recorded his first career sack on Kyler Murray during the 33–26 loss.[8]

On August 31, 2021, Jacquet was waived by the Eagles and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[9][10] He was released from the practice squad on October 26.[11]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On November 15, 2021, Jacquet was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad.[12]

New York Giants

On May 19, 2022, Jacquet signed with the New York Giants.[13] On August 14, 2022, Jacquet was waived.[14]

Los Angeles Chargers

On August 23, 2022, Jacquet signed with the Los Angeles Chargers.[15] He was waived on August 30, 2022[16][17] He was released off the practice squad on October 6.[18] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 31.[19] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 17, 2023.[20]

On August 29, 2023, Jacquet was waived by the Chargers.[21]

References

  1. [1]
    McPherson, Chris (April 26, 2020). "Eagles agree to terms with 13 undrafted free agents". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
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    McPherson, Chris (September 4, 2020). "Eagles make five more roster moves". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
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    McPherson, Chris (September 29, 2020). "Roster Moves: Eagles sign TE Jason Croom and CB Michael Jacquet to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
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    McPherson, Chris (October 31, 2020). "Roster Moves: Eagles activate LB T.J. Edwards, S Rudy Ford, TE Dallas Goedert, T Jason Peters, and WR Jalen Reagor from Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
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    McPherson, Chris (November 14, 2020). "Eagles elevate CB Michael Jacquet, DT T.Y. McGill, and TE Caleb Wilson for Sunday's game". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  6. [6]
    Peloquin, Steve (November 2, 2020). "Former UL Star Michael Jacquet Makes NFL Debut". ESPN1420.com. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
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    McPherson, Chris (November 17, 2020). "Eagles sign CB Michael Jacquet to the active roster; sign RB Adrian Killins to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
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    "Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals - December 20th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
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    McPherson, Chris (August 31, 2021). "Eagles announce initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  10. [10]
    "Eagles agree to terms with 15 players to join the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 1, 2021.
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    Gowton, Brandon Lee (October 26, 2021). "Eagles re-sign Rick Lovato, add safety to practice squad". Bleeding Green Nation. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  12. [12]
    "Roster Moves: CB Michael Jacquet signed to the practice squad". Jaguars.com. November 15, 2021.
  13. [13]
    "Giants sign DB Michael Jacquet III, waive DT Antonio Valentino". Giants Wire. USA Today. May 19, 2022.
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    Eisen, Michael (August 14, 2022). "Azeez Ojulari activated from NFI list among roster moves". Giants.com.
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    "Los Angeles Chargers Trim Roster to 80 Players". Chargers.com. August 23, 2022.
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    "Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players". Chargers.com. August 30, 2022.
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    "Los Angeles Chargers Sign 14 Players to Practice Squad". Chargers.com. August 31, 2022. Archived from the original on September 1, 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  18. [18]
    "Chargers sign K Taylor Bertolet to the practice squad". Bolts from the Blue. October 6, 2022.
  19. [19]
    @chargers (October 31, 2022). "we've signed CB Michael Jacquet to our practice squad" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  20. [20]
    "Los Angeles Chargers Sign 12 Players to Contracts". Chargers.com. January 17, 2023.
  21. [21]
    "Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players". Chargers.com. August 29, 2023.


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