Angelo Blackson

Total tackles:	179
Sacks:	8.5
Forced fumbles:	1
Fumble recoveries:	4
Pass deflections:	8
Interceptions:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Angelo Blackson
	Blackson with the Houston Texans in 2018
Arizona Cardinals
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	November 14, 1992 (age 32); Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	318 lb (144 kg)
Career information
High school:	Red Lion Christian Academy (Bear, Delaware)
College:	Auburn (2011–2014)
NFL draft:	2015 / round: 4 / pick: 100
Career history
	Tennessee Titans (2015–2016); New England Patriots (2017); Houston Texans (2017–2019); Arizona Cardinals (2020); Chicago Bears (2021–2022); Baltimore Ravens (2023); Jacksonville Jaguars (2023); Denver Broncos (2024); Arizona Cardinals (2024–present);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Practice squad/injured
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	179
Sacks:	8.5
Forced fumbles:	1
Fumble recoveries:	4
Pass deflections:	8
Interceptions:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Angelo Sierre Blackson^[1] (born November 14, 1992) is an American professional football defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn and was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft. He has also played in the NFL for the Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, and Jacksonville Jaguars.

College career

Blackson attended and played college football at Auburn University from 2011 to 2014.^[2]^[3]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 4+3⁄8 in (1.94 m)	318 lb (144 kg)	33+3⁄4 in (0.86 m)	9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m)	4.97 s	1.72 s	2.86 s	4.57 s	7.50 s	31 in (0.79 m)	8 ft 5 in (2.57 m)	21 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day^[4]^[5]

Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans selected Blackson in the fourth round (100th overall) of the 2015 NFL draft.^[6]

On May 14, 2015, the Titans signed Blackson to a four-year, $2.85 million contract with a signing bonus of $571,615.^[7]^[8]

On September 2, 2017, Blackson was waived by the Titans.^[9] He finished his tenure with the Titans with 24 tackles and 2.5 sacks.

New England Patriots

On September 4, 2017, Blackson signed with the practice squad of the New England Patriots.^[10]

Houston Texans

On November 1, 2017, the Houston Texans signed Blackson off the Patriots' practice squad.^[11]

On March 11, 2019, Blackson signed a three-year, $12 million contract extension with the Texans.^[12] In Week 15 of the 2019 season, Blackson blocked a field goal in a 24-21 win over the Titans, earning AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.^[13]

On September 5, 2020, Blackson was released by the Texans.^[14]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 8, 2020, Blackson was signed by the Arizona Cardinals.^[15]

Chicago Bears

On March 20, 2021, Blackson signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bears.^[16]

Baltimore Ravens

On May 24, 2023, Blackson signed with the Baltimore Ravens.^[17] He was released on August 29, 2023.^[18]

Jacksonville Jaguars

Blackson was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 31, 2023.^[19]

Denver Broncos

On April 15, 2024, Blackson signed a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos.^[20] He was released on August 26.^[21]

Arizona Cardinals (second stint)

On September 10, 2024, Blackson was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.^[22]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2015	TEN	16	0	15	8	7	2.5	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
2016	TEN	13	1	9	4	5	0.0	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2017	HOU	9	1	9	8	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2018	HOU	16	4	24	18	6	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	1	0	0
2019	HOU	15	15	20	11	9	0.0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2020	ARI	16	9	24	15	9	2.5	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2021	CHI	17	8	43	24	19	2.5	3	1	6	0	6	2	0	0	0	0
2022	CHI	15	4	22	10	12	0.0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2023	JAX	11	0	13	8	5	0.0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0
Career		128	42	179	106	73	8.5	17	1	6	0	6	8	1	4	0	0

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2018	HOU	1	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2019	HOU	2	2	4	3	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career		3	2	4	3	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

References

^ "Angelo Blackson". Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
^ "Angelo Blackson feels 'overlooked' during Auburn career". MontgomeryAdvertiser.com. February 21, 2015.
^ "Angelo Blackson College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
^ "Angelo Blackson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
^ "2015 NFL Draft Scout Angelo Blackson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
^ Walker, Teresa M. (May 2, 2015). "Titans Select Auburn DT Angelo Blackson to Open Fourth Round". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
^ "Spotrac.com: Angelo Blackson contract". spotrac.com. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
^ Culpepper, Ben (May 17, 2015). "NFL rookie contracts signed by players with ties to Alabama". abc3340.com. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
^ Wyatt, Jim (September 2, 2017). "Titans Down to 53 Players: A Position-by-Position Look". TitansOnline.com. Archived from the original on February 6, 2018.
^ "Patriots Re-Sign RB Brandon Bolden; Place LB Shea McClellin on Injured Reserve; Make Changes to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. September 4, 2017.
^ "TRANSACTIONS: Texans sign Lamm, Blackson". HoustonTexans.com. November 1, 2017. Archived from the original on May 10, 2018.
^ "Report: Texans ink DE Angelo Blackson to 3-year deal". Texans Wire. USA Today. March 11, 2019.
^ Bergman, Jeremy (December 18, 2019). "Lamar Jackson, Drew Brees among Players of the Week". NFL.com.
^ "Transactions: Roster Moves (9-5-2020)". HoustonTexans.com. September 5, 2020.
^ Urban, Darren (September 8, 2020). "Cardinals Sign Free Agent Defensive Lineman Angelo Blackson". azcardinals.com.
^ Mayer, Larry (March 20, 2021). "Roster Move: Bears add former Cardinals DL Blackson". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
^ "Ravens Sign Veteran Defensive Tackle Angelo Blackson". BaltimoreRavens.com. May 24, 2023.
^ Mink, Ryan (August 29, 2023). "10 Takeaways From Ravens' Initial 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com.
^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars Add Two to Active Roster and Four to Practice Squad". Jaguars.com. August 31, 2023.
^ DiLalla, Aric (April 15, 2024). "Broncos sign unrestricted free agent DL Angelo Blackson to 1-year contract". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
^ DiLalla, Aric. "Broncos make series of roster moves ahead of Tuesday's deadline". denverbroncos.com. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
^ "Cardinals add vet Angelo Blackson to practice squad roster, release Tyler Manoa". Arizona Sports. September 10, 2024.

External links

[1] "Angelo Blackson". Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved January 4, 2023.

[2] "Angelo Blackson feels 'overlooked' during Auburn career". MontgomeryAdvertiser.com. February 21, 2015.

[3] "Angelo Blackson College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 23, 2019.

[4] "Angelo Blackson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 4, 2018.

[5] "2015 NFL Draft Scout Angelo Blackson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 2, 2024.

[6] Walker, Teresa M. (May 2, 2015). "Titans Select Auburn DT Angelo Blackson to Open Fourth Round". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved July 15, 2017.

[7] "Spotrac.com: Angelo Blackson contract". spotrac.com. Retrieved January 4, 2018.

[8] Culpepper, Ben (May 17, 2015). "NFL rookie contracts signed by players with ties to Alabama". abc3340.com. Retrieved January 4, 2018.

[9] Wyatt, Jim (September 2, 2017). "Titans Down to 53 Players: A Position-by-Position Look". TitansOnline.com. Archived from the original on February 6, 2018.

[10] "Patriots Re-Sign RB Brandon Bolden; Place LB Shea McClellin on Injured Reserve; Make Changes to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. September 4, 2017.

[11] "TRANSACTIONS: Texans sign Lamm, Blackson". HoustonTexans.com. November 1, 2017. Archived from the original on May 10, 2018.

[12] "Report: Texans ink DE Angelo Blackson to 3-year deal". Texans Wire. USA Today. March 11, 2019.

[13] Bergman, Jeremy (December 18, 2019). "Lamar Jackson, Drew Brees among Players of the Week". NFL.com.

[14] "Transactions: Roster Moves (9-5-2020)". HoustonTexans.com. September 5, 2020.

[15] Urban, Darren (September 8, 2020). "Cardinals Sign Free Agent Defensive Lineman Angelo Blackson". azcardinals.com.

[16] Mayer, Larry (March 20, 2021). "Roster Move: Bears add former Cardinals DL Blackson". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved March 21, 2021.

[17] "Ravens Sign Veteran Defensive Tackle Angelo Blackson". BaltimoreRavens.com. May 24, 2023.

[18] Mink, Ryan (August 29, 2023). "10 Takeaways From Ravens' Initial 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com.

[19] "Roster Moves: Jaguars Add Two to Active Roster and Four to Practice Squad". Jaguars.com. August 31, 2023.

[20] DiLalla, Aric (April 15, 2024). "Broncos sign unrestricted free agent DL Angelo Blackson to 1-year contract". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved April 15, 2024.

[21] DiLalla, Aric. "Broncos make series of roster moves ahead of Tuesday's deadline". denverbroncos.com. Retrieved August 27, 2024.

[22] "Cardinals add vet Angelo Blackson to practice squad roster, release Tyler Manoa". Arizona Sports. September 10, 2024.

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v t e Arizona Cardinals roster
Active	0 Zach Pascal 1 Kyler Murray 2 Mack Wilson 3 Budda Baker 4 Greg Dortch 6 James Conner 7 Kyzir White 12 Blake Gillikin 13 Kei'Trel Clark 14 Michael Wilson 15 Clayton Tune 16 Max Melton 17 Zay Jones 18 Marvin Harrison Jr. 20 DeeJay Dallas 21 Garrett Williams 23 Sean Murphy-Bunting 24 Starling Thomas V 25 Zaven Collins 31 Emari Demercado 32 Joey Blount 33 Trey Benson 34 Jalen Thompson 38 Chad Ryland 42 Dadrion Taylor-Demerson 43 Jesse Luketa 44 Owen Pappoe 46 Aaron Brewer 51 Krys Barnes 52 Victor Dimukeje 53 Baron Browning 54 Xavier Thomas 55 Dante Stills 56 Darius Robinson 58 Julian Okwara 59 Jon Gaines II 62 Evan Brown 63 Trystan Colon 68 Kelvin Beachum 70 Paris Johnson Jr. 72 Hjalte Froholdt 73 Jonah Williams 74 Isaiah Adams 75 Christian Jones 81 Travis Vokolek 84 Elijah Higgins 85 Trey McBride 87 Tip Reiman 89 Xavier Weaver 91 L. J. Collier 95 Khyiris Tonga 96 Naquan Jones 98 Roy Lopez
Practice squad	19 Anthony Brown 22 Michael Carter 27 Divaad Wilson 36 Andre Chachere 39 Jaden Davis 41 Markus Bailey (Susp.) 47 Bernhard Seikovits (Int.) 50 Nick Leverett 53 Milo Eifler 57 Ronnie Perkins 60 Keith Ismael 66 Jackson Barton (Inj.) 67 Charlie Heck 71 Luke Tenuta 82 Andre Baccellia 83 Tejhaun Palmer 90 Ben Stille 94 P. J. Mustipher 97 Anthony Goodlow -- Angelo Blackson (Inj.)
Reserve lists	5 Matt Prater (IR) 9 BJ Ojulari (IR) 28 Elijah Jones (IR) 45 Dennis Gardeck (IR) 61 Carter O'Donnell (IR) 76 Will Hernandez (IR) 92 Bilal Nichols (IR) 93 Justin Jones (IR)