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{{Short description|American football player (born 1985)}}
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* [[Chicago Bears]] ({{NFL Year|2007}})*
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* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2008}})*
* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ({{NFL Year|2008}}–{{NFL Year|2009}})*
* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ({{NFL Year|2008}}–{{NFL Year|2009}})*
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'''Greg Fassitt''' (born April 4, 1985 in [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]]) is an [[American football]] [[cornerback]] who is currently a [[free agent]]. He was signed by the [[Chicago Bears]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2007. He played [[college football]] at [[Grambling State Tigers#Football|Grambling]].
'''Greg Fassitt''' (born April 4, 1985) is a former [[American football]] [[cornerback]]. He was signed by the [[Chicago Bears]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2007. He played [[college football]] at [[Grambling State Tigers#Football|Grambling]].


Fassitt has also been a member of the [[New Orleans Saints]], [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] and [[Florida Tuskers]].
Fassitt has also been a member of the [[New Orleans Saints]], [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] and [[Florida Tuskers]].


==College career==
==College career==
Fassitt played collegiately at [[Grambling State]]. He played in 32 games, recording 110 tackles, 7 interceptions, and 31 passes defensed<ref>[http://www.chicagobears.com/team/player131.html Chicago Bears]</ref>.
Fassitt played collegiately at [[Grambling State]]. He played in 32 games, recording 110 tackles, 7 interceptions, and 31 passes defensed.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/team/player131.html |title=Chicago Bears |access-date=2007-11-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080228180609/http://www.chicagobears.com/team/player131.html |archive-date=2008-02-28 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==

===Chicago Bears===
===Chicago Bears===
After going undrafted in the [[2007 NFL Draft]], Fassitt signed with the [[Chicago Bears]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] on May 7. He was waived on September 1 and re-signed to the team's [[practice squad]] the following day.
Fassitt was signed to the [[Chicago Bears]] [[practice squad]] on September 2, 2007<ref>[http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1226172 Sportsline]</ref>.

===First stint with Saints===
Fassitt signed a future contract with the [[New Orleans Saints]] on January 19, 2008. He was placed on [[injured reserve]] with a knee injury on August 30, and eventually released with an injury settlement on September 11.

===Tampa Bay Buccaneers===
Fassitt signed a future contract with the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] on December 31, 2008. He was waived by the team on May 4, 2009.


===Florida Tuskers===
===Florida Tuskers===
Fassitt was drafted by the [[Florida Tuskers]] of the [[United Football League (2009)|United Football League]] in the [[UFL Premiere Season Draft]] in 2009. He signed with the team on August 17,<ref>{{cite news|title= United Football League Signs 21 Players to Florida Tuskers' Roster|url= http://www.ufl-football.com/press/2009/08/17/united_football_league_signs_21_players_to_florida_tuskers_roster |work=UFL-Football.com |publisher= |date=2009-08-17 |accessdate= }}</ref> but was released from his contract to sign with the [[New Orleans Saints]].<ref>{{cite news|title=UFL's Florida Tuskers Announce Signing of 12 Additional Players Including Quarterback Craig Nall |url= http://www.ufl-football.com/press/2009/08/25/ufl_s_florida_tuskers_announce_signing_of_12_additional_players_including_quarterback_craig_nall |work=UFL-Football.com |publisher= |date=2009-08-25}}</ref>
Fassitt was drafted by the [[Florida Tuskers]] of the [[United Football League (2009–2012)|United Football League]] in the [[UFL Premiere Season Draft]] in 2009. He signed with the team on August 17,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-football-league-signs-21-players-to-florida-tuskers-roster-62239927.html |title=United Football League Signs 21 Players to Florida Tuskers' Roster |date=August 17, 2009 |work=[[PR Newswire]] |access-date=July 14, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531210101/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-football-league-signs-21-players-to-florida-tuskers-roster-62239927.html |archive-date=May 31, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> but was released from his contract to sign with the [[New Orleans Saints]].<ref>{{cite news |title=UFL's Florida Tuskers Announce Signing of 12 Additional Players Including Quarterback Craig Nall |url=http://www.ufl-football.com/press/2009/08/25/ufl_s_florida_tuskers_announce_signing_of_12_additional_players_including_quarterback_craig_nall |work=UFL-Football.com |date=2009-08-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090828164929/http://www.ufl-football.com/press/2009/08/25/ufl_s_florida_tuskers_announce_signing_of_12_additional_players_including_quarterback_craig_nall |archive-date=2009-08-28 }}</ref>


===Second stint with Saints===
===Second stint with Saints===
Fassitt was re-signed by the [[New Orleans Saints]] on August 17, 2009 after the team released [[cornerback]] [[Jason David]]. He was waived/injured on August 31 and subsequently reverted to [[injured reserve]]. He was released with an injury settlement on September 1.
Fassitt was re-signed by the [[New Orleans Saints]] on August 17, 2009 after the team released [[cornerback]] [[Jason David]]. He was waived/injured on August 31 and subsequently reverted to [[injured reserve]]. He was released with an injury settlement on September 1.

The Saints re-signed Fassitt to their [[practice squad]] on November 28, 2009. He was promoted to the active roster on December 26 when the team waived [[tight end]] [[Tory Humphrey]]. The Saints waived Fassitt on December 29 and re-signed him to the practice squad. He was signed to a future contract on February 13, 2010. On June 15, 2010, Fassitt was released with an injury settlement.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.chicagobears.com/team/player131.html Chicago Bears bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080228180609/http://www.chicagobears.com/team/player131.html Chicago Bears bio]
*[http://neworleanssaints.com/Team/Roster/People/Greg%20Fassitt.aspx New Orleans Saints bio]
*[http://www.buccaneers.com/team/playerdetail.aspx?player=Fassitt,Greg,32 Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio]
*[http://www.buccaneers.com/team/playerdetail.aspx?player=Fassitt,Greg,32 Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio]


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[[Category:Grambling State Tigers football players]]
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[[Category:Undrafted National Football League players]]
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[[Category:New Orleans Saints players]]
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Revision as of 22:38, 14 April 2022

Greg Fassitt
No. 38
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1985-04-04) April 4, 1985 (age 39)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
College:Grambling
Undrafted:2007
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Greg Fassitt (born April 4, 1985) is a former American football cornerback. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Grambling.

Fassitt has also been a member of the New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Florida Tuskers.

College career

Fassitt played collegiately at Grambling State. He played in 32 games, recording 110 tackles, 7 interceptions, and 31 passes defensed.[1]

Professional career

Chicago Bears

After going undrafted in the 2007 NFL Draft, Fassitt signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent on May 7. He was waived on September 1 and re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day.

First stint with Saints

Fassitt signed a future contract with the New Orleans Saints on January 19, 2008. He was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury on August 30, and eventually released with an injury settlement on September 11.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Fassitt signed a future contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 31, 2008. He was waived by the team on May 4, 2009.

Florida Tuskers

Fassitt was drafted by the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League in the UFL Premiere Season Draft in 2009. He signed with the team on August 17,[2] but was released from his contract to sign with the New Orleans Saints.[3]

Second stint with Saints

Fassitt was re-signed by the New Orleans Saints on August 17, 2009 after the team released cornerback Jason David. He was waived/injured on August 31 and subsequently reverted to injured reserve. He was released with an injury settlement on September 1.

The Saints re-signed Fassitt to their practice squad on November 28, 2009. He was promoted to the active roster on December 26 when the team waived tight end Tory Humphrey. The Saints waived Fassitt on December 29 and re-signed him to the practice squad. He was signed to a future contract on February 13, 2010. On June 15, 2010, Fassitt was released with an injury settlement.

References

  1. ^ "Chicago Bears". Archived from the original on 2008-02-28. Retrieved 2007-11-02.
  2. ^ "United Football League Signs 21 Players to Florida Tuskers' Roster". PR Newswire. August 17, 2009. Archived from the original on May 31, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2011.
  3. ^ "UFL's Florida Tuskers Announce Signing of 12 Additional Players Including Quarterback Craig Nall". UFL-Football.com. 2009-08-25. Archived from the original on 2009-08-28.

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