Chris Garrett (linebacker) explained

Chris Garrett (born June 12, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Concordia–St. Paul and was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round, 252nd overall, in the 2021 NFL draft.

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

Garrett was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round, 252nd overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.^[2] On May 16, 2021, Garrett signed his four-year rookie contract with Los Angeles.^[3] Garrett won his first Super Bowl ring when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. Garrett played in one NFL regular season game.^[4] He was waived on August 30, 2022.^[5]

Minnesota Vikings

On September 14, 2022, Garrett signed with the practice squad of the Minnesota Vikings.^[6] He was released on January 3, 2023.

Seattle Seahawks

On January 10, 2023, Garrett was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad.^[7] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 17, 2023.^[8] He was waived on May 22, 2023.

Houston Gamblers

Garrett signed with the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League on June 6, 2023.^[9] Garrett and all other Gamblers players and coaches were all transferred to the Houston Roughnecks after it was announced that the Gamblers took on the identity of their XFL counterpart, the Roughnecks.^[10]

St. Louis Battlehawks

On January 15, 2024, Garrett was selected by the St. Louis Battlehawks in the second round of the Super Draft portion of the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.^[11] He was waived on March 22, 2024.^[12] He was re-signed on April 2, 2024.^[13] He was named the 2024 UFL Special Teams Player of the Year on June 7, 2024.^[14] His contract was terminated on August 19, 2024, to sign with an NFL team.^[15]

Arizona Cardinals

On August 20, 2024, Garrett was signed by the Arizona Cardinals.^[16]

External links

• Seattle Seahawks bio
• Concordia Golden Bears bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chris Garrett - Football.
2. Web site: Jackson . Stu . May 1, 2021 . Rams select OLB Chris Garrett with 252nd pick in 2021 NFL Draft . March 25, 2023 . TheRams.com.
3. Web site: NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/16/21.
4. Web site: Super Bowl LVI - Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals - February 13th, 2022 . March 25, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
5. Web site: Jackson . Stu . August 30, 2022 . Analysis: Rams' initial 53-man roster for 2022 . March 25, 2023 . TheRams.com.
6. Web site: Young . Lindsey . September 14, 2022 . Vikings Sign OLB Chris Garrett to the Practice Squad . March 25, 2023 . Vikings.com.
7. seahawksPR . 1612884759595876352 . The @Seahawks signed LB Chris Garrett to the practice squad this morning. #GoHawks.
8. Web site: Boyle . John . January 17, 2023 . Seahawks Sign 10 To Future Contracts . March 10, 2023 . Seahawks.com.
9. USFLGamblers . Free Agent Signings . 1666278814958202880 . June 6, 2023 . June 7, 2023.
10. Web site: United Football League Reveals Team Markets and Head Coaches for 2024 Season . 2024-01-01 . www.xfl.com . en.
11. Web site: Rachuk . Stephan . 2024-01-15 . 2024 United Football League (UFL) Super Draft Tracker . 2024-01-15 . Pro Football Newsroom . en-US.
12. News: St. Louis Battlehawks set 50-man roster . UFLBoard.com . March 22, 2024 . March 23, 2024.
13. 1775346084195324012 . UFL_PR . The United Football League has announced the following transactions: . April 2, 2024 . April 2, 2024.
14. Web site: 2024-06-06 . Battlehawks' Garrett Named UFL Special Teams Player of the Year . 2024-06-07 . www.theufl.com . en.
15. UFL_PR . The #UFL has announced the following transactions . 1825644629485650394 . August 19, 2024 . August 20, 2024.
16. Web site: Cardinals Sign UFL Special Teams Player Of The Year. Gershman, Zach. AZCardinals.com. August 20, 2024.