Scott Solomon
American football player (born 1988)
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Scott Edward Solomon (born November 5, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was an outside linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Rice Owls and was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL draft.[1][2]
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
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| Position | Outside linebacker | ||||||||||
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| Born | November 5, 1988 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 262 lb (119 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | Marshall (San Antonio) | ||||||||||
| College | Rice | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2012: 7th round, 211th overall pick | ||||||||||
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Professional career
Tennessee Titans
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.[4] He was released by the Titans on August 31, 2013.[5]
New York Jets
Solomon was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets on September 1, 2013.[6] He was released on September 10, 2013.[7] He was re-signed six days later.[8] He was released on October 4, 2013 after the Jets claimed tight end Zach Sudfeld off waivers.[9]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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.[5]
Cleveland Browns
Solomon was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad on November 18, 2014. He was promoted to the active roster on December 20, 2014.[5]
On October 14, 2015, Solomon was placed on injured reserve.[10]
On April 4, Solomon signed with the Cleveland Browns as a restricted free agent.[11]
On May 2, 2016, Solomon was released.[12]
