Jason Rader

Infobox NFLactive


name=Jason Rader
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currentteam=Atlanta Falcons
currentnumber=85
currentposition=Tight end
birthdate=birth date and age|1981|4|12
birthplace=St. Albans, West Virginia
heightft=6
heightin=4
weight=271
debutyear=2006
debutteam=Miami Dolphins
college=Marshall
undraftedyear=2004
pastteams=
* Atlanta Falcons (2004)*
* Miami Dolphins (2005-2006)
* New England Patriots (2007)*
* Atlanta Falcons (2008-present):*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
status=Active
highlights=
* No notable achievements
nfl=RAD320635

Jason Rader (born April 12, 1981 in St. Albans, West Virginia) is an American football tight end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was signed by the Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Marshall.

Rader has also a member of the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots between stints with the Falcons.

Early years

Rader attended high school at St. Albans High School in St. Albans, West Virginia.

Professional career

First stint with Falcons

Rader was originally undrafted out of Marshall. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons, but was released at the conclusion of training camp. He had a workout for the San Francisco 49ers in October but spent the year out of football.

Miami Dolphins

In the spring, Rader played with the Rhein Fire of NFL Europa, catching 21 passes for 189 yards. In June, he signed a two-year deal with the Miami Dolphins. Though he was released at the end of training camp, he spent the final eight games of the season on the team's practice squad.

Rader was re-signed by the team in January 2006. He was waived the following September, but re-signed to the practice squad. A few weeks later on September 16, Rader was signed to the Dolphins' active roster. He played five games (including one start) and accumulated no statistics before being released on November 8.

The Dolphins signed Rader to a future contract in January. He was released on August 27.

New England Patriots

Rader was signed to the Patriots' practice squad on September 3 after a tryout with the team on August 31 [ [http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2007/09/2_to_practice_s.html 2 to practice squad] Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 3 September 2007.] [ [http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2007/08/pats_tryouts.html Pats tryouts] Boston.com Reiss' Pieces. Accessed 3 September 2007.] .

He was released in late September.

econd stint with Atlanta

On March 14, 2008, Rader re-signed with the Atlanta Falcons after last playing with the team in the 2004 preseason. He was released by the team during final cuts on August 30, but re-signed on September 17 after the team waived tight end Martez Milner.

References

External links

* [http://www.atlantafalcons.com/People/Players/Active/Jason_Rader.aspx Atlanta Falcons bio]
* [http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=32621 New England Patriots bio]