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{{Short description|American football player (born 1989)}}
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* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2011}})*
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2011}})*
* [[Chicago Rush]] ({{AFL Year|2011}})*
* [[Chicago Rush]] ({{AFL Year|2011}})*
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2011}}–{{NFL Year|2014}})
* Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2011}}–{{NFL Year|2014}})
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[Baltimore Ravens]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Baltimore Ravens]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|2018}}–present)
* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
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* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl LI|LI]])
* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl LI|LI]])
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'''Jonathan Freeny''' (born June 15, 1989) is an [[American football]] [[linebacker]] for the [[Detroit Lions]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Rutgers Scarlet Knights football|Rutgers]].<ref>http://www.miamidolphins.com/content/jonathan-freeny{{dead link|date=April 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He has also been a member of the [[Miami Dolphins]], [[Chicago Rush]], [[Baltimore Ravens]], [[Jacksonville Jaguars]], [[New England Patriots]] and [[New Orleans Saints]].
'''Jonathan Freeny''' (born June 15, 1989) is a former [[American football]] [[linebacker]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Rutgers Scarlet Knights football|Rutgers]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.miamidolphins.com/content/jonathan-freeny| title = Reference at www.miamidolphins.com}}{{dead link|date=April 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He has also been a member of the [[Miami Dolphins]], [[Chicago Rush]], [[Baltimore Ravens]], [[Jacksonville Jaguars]], [[New England Patriots]], [[New Orleans Saints]], and [[Detroit Lions]].


==College career==
==College career==
Freeny chose to accept a scholarship to [[Rutgers University]] due to then head coach [[Greg Schiano]]'s connections to South Florida from his time with the [[University of Miami]].<ref>http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4785339/jonathan-freenys-football-journey-leads-him-from-dolphins-to-patriots</ref> Freeny would play 46 games at Rutgers and primarily played at defensive end and linebacker.<ref>http://www.miamidolphins.com/team/roster/Jonathan-Freeny/f54efcd5-0bd4-4540-8f9f-4a04cfe130a6</ref>
Freeny chose to accept a scholarship to [[Rutgers University]] due to then head coach [[Greg Schiano]]'s connections to South Florida from his time with the [[University of Miami]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jonathan Freeny's football journey leads him from Dolphins to Patriots|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4785339/jonathan-freenys-football-journey-leads-him-from-dolphins-to-patriots|author=Reiss, Mike|website=ESPN.com|date=September 19, 2015}}</ref> Freeny would play 46 games at Rutgers and primarily played at defensive end and linebacker.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/team/roster/Jonathan-Freeny/f54efcd5-0bd4-4540-8f9f-4a04cfe130a6 |title=Miami Dolphins: Jonathan Freeny |access-date=June 25, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713121919/http://www.miamidolphins.com/team/roster/Jonathan-Freeny/f54efcd5-0bd4-4540-8f9f-4a04cfe130a6 |archive-date=July 13, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


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


===Miami Dolphins===
===Miami Dolphins===
Freeny signed with the [[Miami Dolphins]] as an undrafted free agent on July 28, 2011. He was released by the team on September 3, 2011.<ref name="fox">{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/jonathan-freeny-player-transactions |title=JONATHAN FREENY |publisher=foxsports.com |accessdate=July 28, 2016 |deadurl=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160728200442/http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/jonathan-freeny-player-transactions |archivedate=July 28, 2016 |df= }}</ref>
Freeny signed with the [[Miami Dolphins]] as an undrafted free agent on July 28, 2011. He was released by the team on September 3, 2011.<ref name="fox">{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/jonathan-freeny-player-transactions |title=JONATHAN FREENY |work=foxsports.com |access-date=July 28, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160728200442/http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/jonathan-freeny-player-transactions |archive-date=July 28, 2016 }}</ref>


===Chicago Rush===
===Chicago Rush===
Freeny was assigned to the [[Chicago Rush]] on October 4, 2011. He was exempted by the Rush on December 6, 2011.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.arenafan.com/teams/?page=transactions&type=old&team=64 | title=Historical Team Transactions | publisher=arenafan.com | accessdate=July 28, 2016}}</ref>
Freeny was assigned to the [[Chicago Rush]] on October 4, 2011. He was exempted by the Rush on December 6, 2011.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.arenafan.com/teams/?page=transactions&type=old&team=64 | title=Historical Team Transactions | publisher=arenafan.com | access-date=July 28, 2016}}</ref>


===Miami Dolphins===
===Miami Dolphins===
Freeny was signed to the Dolphins' practice squad on December 7, 2011.<ref name="fox"/> He then spent the following 3 seasons on the Dolphins active roster. At the end of the 2014 season Freeny became a restricted free agent but was not tendered a contract by Miami and therefore became an unrestricted free agent.<ref>http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4785339/jonathan-freenys-football-journey-leads-him-from-dolphins-to-patriots</ref>
Freeny was signed to the Dolphins' practice squad on December 7, 2011.<ref name="fox"/> He then spent the following 3 seasons on the Dolphins active roster. At the end of the 2014 season Freeny became a restricted free agent but was not tendered a contract by Miami and therefore became an unrestricted free agent.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4785339/jonathan-freenys-football-journey-leads-him-from-dolphins-to-patriots| title = Jonathan Freeny's football journey leads him from Dolphins to Patriots - New England Patriots Blog- ESPN| date = September 19, 2015}} </ref>


===New England Patriots===
===New England Patriots===
On March 12, 2015, Freeny signed with the [[New England Patriots]] on a one-year deal.<ref>http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20151026/SPORTS/151029446</ref> On September 24, 2015, the Patriots extended Freeny's contract through 2016 after emerging as a core special teamer.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots extend LB Jonathan Freeny's contract through 2016|url=http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4785557/patriots-extend-lb-jonathan-freenys-contract-through-2016|author=Reiss, Mike|website=ESPN.com|date=September 24, 2015|accessdate=December 4, 2016}}</ref> He played in 13 regular season games with seven starts registering 43 tackles, one sack, one pass breakup, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and two special teams tackles.
On March 12, 2015, Freeny signed with the [[New England Patriots]] on a one-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jonathan Freeny preps for his former team in a new role with Patriots|url=http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20151026/SPORTS/151029446|author=Daniels, Mark|work=Providence Journal|date=October 26, 2015}}</ref> On September 24, 2015, the Patriots extended Freeny's contract through 2016 after emerging as a core special teamer.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots extend LB Jonathan Freeny's contract through 2016|url=http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4785557/patriots-extend-lb-jonathan-freenys-contract-through-2016|author=Reiss, Mike|website=ESPN.com|date=September 24, 2015|access-date=December 4, 2016}}</ref> He played in 13 regular season games with seven starts registering 43 tackles, one sack, one pass breakup, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and two special teams tackles.


On August 27, 2016, the Patriots signed Freeny to a two-year contract extension.<ref>{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000691114/article/patriots-sign-jonathan-freeny-to-2year-extension|title=Patriots sign Jonathan Freeny to 2-year extension|first=Max|last=Meyer |date=August 27, 2016|accessdate=August 27, 2016}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on October 15, 2016 with a shoulder injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots sign DL Geneo Grisson and DL Anthony Johnson to the 53-man roster; Place LB Jonathan Freeny and TE Greg Scruggs on Injured Reserve|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/10/15/patriots-sign-dl-geneo-grisson-and-dl-anthony-johnson-53-man-roster-place-lb|website=Patriots.com|date=October 15, 2016}}</ref>
On August 27, 2016, the Patriots signed Freeny to a two-year contract extension.<ref>{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000691114/article/patriots-sign-jonathan-freeny-to-2year-extension|title=Patriots sign Jonathan Freeny to 2-year extension|first=Max|last=Meyer |date=August 27, 2016|access-date=August 27, 2016}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on October 15, 2016 with a shoulder injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots sign DL Geneo Grisson and DL Anthony Johnson to the 53-man roster; Place LB Jonathan Freeny and TE Greg Scruggs on Injured Reserve|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-dl-geneo-grissom-and-dl-anthony-johnson-to-the-53-man-roste-275451|website=Patriots.com|date=October 15, 2016}}</ref>


On February 5, 2017, Freeny's Patriots appeared in [[Super Bowl LI]]. In the game, the Patriots defeated the [[2016 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]] by a score of 34–28 in overtime.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201702050atl.htm|title=Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|accessdate=2 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Wesseling| first1=Chris| title=New England Patriots win Super Bowl LI|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000783692/article/patriots-erase-deficit-defeat-falcons-in-super-bowl-li|publisher=NFL| accessdate=August 6, 2017}}</ref><ref>Clarke, Liz. [https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/julian-edleman-catch-was-key-to-the-patriots-comeback/2017/02/06/041de6c0-ec2b-11e6-9973-c5efb7ccfb0d_story.html "Julian Edelman’s Super Bowl miracle catch gives Patriots answer to David Tyree"], ''[[The Washington Post]]'', February 6, 2017</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201702050atl.htm|title=Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|accessdate=6 August 2017}}</ref>
On February 5, 2017, Freeny's Patriots appeared in [[Super Bowl LI]]. In the game, the Patriots defeated the [[2016 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]] by a score of 34–28 in overtime.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201702050atl.htm|title=Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|access-date=September 2, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Wesseling| first1=Chris| title=New England Patriots win Super Bowl LI|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000783692/article/patriots-erase-deficit-defeat-falcons-in-super-bowl-li|publisher=NFL| access-date=August 6, 2017}}</ref><ref>Clarke, Liz. {{cite news| url = https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/julian-edleman-catch-was-key-to-the-patriots-comeback/2017/02/06/041de6c0-ec2b-11e6-9973-c5efb7ccfb0d_story.html| title = "Julian Edelman's Super Bowl miracle catch gives Patriots answer to David Tyree"| newspaper = [[The Washington Post]]}}, ''[[The Washington Post]]'', February 6, 2017</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201702050atl.htm|title=Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|access-date=August 6, 2017}}</ref>


On September 2, 2017, Freeny was released by the Patriots.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots reach 53-man limit|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171128033226/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/02/patriots-reach-53-man-limit|website=Patriots.com|date=September 2, 2017}}</ref>
On September 2, 2017, Freeny was released by the Patriots.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots reach 53-man limit|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/02/patriots-reach-53-man-limit|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171128033226/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/02/patriots-reach-53-man-limit|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 28, 2017|website=Patriots.com|date=September 2, 2017}}</ref>


===Baltimore Ravens===
===Baltimore Ravens===
On September 27, 2017, Freeny signed with the [[Baltimore Ravens]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ravens Sign Veteran Linebacker Jonathan Freeny|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119020207/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Sign-Veteran-Linebacker-Jonathan-Freeny/948f1823-e2e6-4c38-bee0-7355b4194c26|author=Mink, Ryan|website=BaltimoreRavens.com|date=September 27, 2017}}</ref> He was released on October 17, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ravens Sign Former Veteran Steelers Inside Linebacker|url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Sign-Former-Veteran-Steelers-Inside-Linebacker/9506bfd4-c292-4629-ab3b-20844d2130b5|author=Mink, Ryan|website=BaltimoreRavens.com|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
On September 27, 2017, Freeny signed with the [[Baltimore Ravens]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ravens Sign Veteran Linebacker Jonathan Freeny|url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Sign-Veteran-Linebacker-Jonathan-Freeny/948f1823-e2e6-4c38-bee0-7355b4194c26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119020207/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Sign-Veteran-Linebacker-Jonathan-Freeny/948f1823-e2e6-4c38-bee0-7355b4194c26|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 19, 2018|author=Mink, Ryan|website=BaltimoreRavens.com|date=September 27, 2017}}</ref> He was released on October 17, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ravens Sign Former Veteran Steelers Inside Linebacker|url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Sign-Former-Veteran-Steelers-Inside-Linebacker/9506bfd4-c292-4629-ab3b-20844d2130b5|author=Mink, Ryan|website=BaltimoreRavens.com|date=October 17, 2017|access-date=October 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017215103/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Sign-Former-Veteran-Steelers-Inside-Linebacker/9506bfd4-c292-4629-ab3b-20844d2130b5|archive-date=October 17, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===Jacksonville Jaguars===
===Jacksonville Jaguars===
On October 24, 2017, Freeny signed with the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]], but was released four days later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaguars sign linebacker Jonathan Freeny|url=http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Jaguars-sign-linebacker-Jonathan-Freeny/05737a7e-ec04-430d-a7f5-d378357e843b|website=Jaguars.com|date=October 24, 2017}}</ref>
On October 24, 2017, Freeny signed with the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]], but was released four days later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaguars sign linebacker Jonathan Freeny|url=http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Jaguars-sign-linebacker-Jonathan-Freeny/05737a7e-ec04-430d-a7f5-d378357e843b|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171030211038/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Jaguars-sign-linebacker-Jonathan-Freeny/05737a7e-ec04-430d-a7f5-d378357e843b|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 30, 2017|website=Jaguars.com|date=October 24, 2017}}</ref>


===New England Patriots (second stint)===
===New England Patriots (second stint)===
On December 6, 2017, Freeny was re-signed by the Patriots, but was released one week later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots re-sign LB Jonathan Freeny|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/12/06/patriots-re-sign-lb-jonathan-freeny|website=Patriots.com|date=December 6, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign WR Kenny Britt; Announce Additional Roster Moves|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/12/13/patriots-sign-wr-kenny-britt-announce-additonal-roster-moves|website=Patriots.com|date=December 13, 2017}}</ref>
On December 6, 2017, Freeny was re-signed by the Patriots, but was released one week later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots re-sign LB Jonathan Freeny|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/12/06/patriots-re-sign-lb-jonathan-freeny|website=Patriots.com|date=December 6, 2017|access-date=December 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206234147/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/12/06/patriots-re-sign-lb-jonathan-freeny|archive-date=December 6, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign WR Kenny Britt; Announce Additional Roster Moves|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-wr-kenny-britt-announce-additional-roster-moves-317506|website=Patriots.com|date=December 13, 2017}}</ref>


===New Orleans Saints===
===New Orleans Saints===
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===Detroit Lions===
===Detroit Lions===
On March 26, 2018, Freeny signed with the [[Detroit Lions]], reuniting him former defensive coordinator in New England, [[Matt Patricia]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions sign unrestricted free agent LB Jonathan Freeny|url=http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-unrestricted-free-agent-LB-Jonathan-Freeny/b1b44b7e-914e-45c9-b2a9-3d3f5800cd38|website=DetroitLions.com|date=March 26, 2018}}</ref>
On March 26, 2018, Freeny signed with the [[Detroit Lions]], reuniting him with former defensive coordinator in New England, [[Matt Patricia]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions sign unrestricted free agent LB Jonathan Freeny|url=http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-unrestricted-free-agent-LB-Jonathan-Freeny/b1b44b7e-914e-45c9-b2a9-3d3f5800cd38|website=DetroitLions.com|date=March 26, 2018|access-date=March 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326195825/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-unrestricted-free-agent-LB-Jonathan-Freeny/b1b44b7e-914e-45c9-b2a9-3d3f5800cd38|archive-date=March 26, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was released on September 1, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions establish 53-man roster|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-establish-53-man-roster|website=DetroitLions.com|date=September 1, 2018|access-date=September 3, 2018|archive-date=September 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903215357/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-establish-53-man-roster|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Freeny is distant cousins with [[Dwight Freeney]].<ref>[http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-11-04/sports/sfl-miami-dolphins-jonathan-freeny-looks-forward-to-meeting-colts-relative-dwight-freeney-20121104_1_dwight-freeney-colts-cold-weather Freeny looks forward to meeting colts relative]</ref>
Freeny is distant cousins with [[Dwight Freeney]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Miami Dolphins' Jonathan Freeny looks forward to meeting Colts relative Dwight Freeney|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-11-04/sports/sfl-miami-dolphins-jonathan-freeny-looks-forward-to-meeting-colts-relative-dwight-freeney-20121104_1_dwight-freeney-colts-cold-weather|work=Sun Sentinel|date=November 4, 2012}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.scarletknights.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/freeny_jonathan00.html Rutgers bio]
*[http://www.scarletknights.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/freeny_jonathan00.html Rutgers bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924094924/http://www.scarletknights.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/freeny_jonathan00.html |date=September 24, 2015 }}
*[http://www.miamidolphins.com/team/roster/Jonathan-Freeny/f54efcd5-0bd4-4540-8f9f-4a04cfe130a6 Miami Dolphins bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20140713121919/http://www.miamidolphins.com/team/roster/Jonathan-Freeny/f54efcd5-0bd4-4540-8f9f-4a04cfe130a6 Miami Dolphins bio]
*[http://www.patriots.com/team/players/roster/jonathan-freeny New England Patriots bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20151030175244/http://www.patriots.com/team/players/roster/jonathan-freeny New England Patriots bio]


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Latest revision as of 19:19, 28 December 2023

Jonathan Freeny
No. 55
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1989-06-15) June 15, 1989 (age 34)
Margate, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:Coconut Creek (FL)
College:Rutgers
Undrafted:2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:108
Sacks:2.0
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:2
Pass deflections:1

Jonathan Freeny (born June 15, 1989) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Rutgers.[1] He has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins, Chicago Rush, Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, and Detroit Lions.

College career[edit]

Freeny chose to accept a scholarship to Rutgers University due to then head coach Greg Schiano's connections to South Florida from his time with the University of Miami.[2] Freeny would play 46 games at Rutgers and primarily played at defensive end and linebacker.[3]

Professional career[edit]

Miami Dolphins[edit]

Freeny signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on July 28, 2011. He was released by the team on September 3, 2011.[4]

Chicago Rush[edit]

Freeny was assigned to the Chicago Rush on October 4, 2011. He was exempted by the Rush on December 6, 2011.[5]

Miami Dolphins[edit]

Freeny was signed to the Dolphins' practice squad on December 7, 2011.[4] He then spent the following 3 seasons on the Dolphins active roster. At the end of the 2014 season Freeny became a restricted free agent but was not tendered a contract by Miami and therefore became an unrestricted free agent.[6]

New England Patriots[edit]

On March 12, 2015, Freeny signed with the New England Patriots on a one-year deal.[7] On September 24, 2015, the Patriots extended Freeny's contract through 2016 after emerging as a core special teamer.[8] He played in 13 regular season games with seven starts registering 43 tackles, one sack, one pass breakup, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and two special teams tackles.

On August 27, 2016, the Patriots signed Freeny to a two-year contract extension.[9] He was placed on injured reserve on October 15, 2016 with a shoulder injury.[10]

On February 5, 2017, Freeny's Patriots appeared in Super Bowl LI. In the game, the Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons by a score of 34–28 in overtime.[11][12][13][14]

On September 2, 2017, Freeny was released by the Patriots.[15]

Baltimore Ravens[edit]

On September 27, 2017, Freeny signed with the Baltimore Ravens.[16] He was released on October 17, 2017.[17]

Jacksonville Jaguars[edit]

On October 24, 2017, Freeny signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but was released four days later.[18]

New England Patriots (second stint)[edit]

On December 6, 2017, Freeny was re-signed by the Patriots, but was released one week later.[19][20]

New Orleans Saints[edit]

On December 14, 2017, Freeny was claimed off waivers by the New Orleans Saints.[21]

Detroit Lions[edit]

On March 26, 2018, Freeny signed with the Detroit Lions, reuniting him with former defensive coordinator in New England, Matt Patricia.[22] He was released on September 1, 2018.[23]

Personal life[edit]

Freeny is distant cousins with Dwight Freeney.[24]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Reference at www.miamidolphins.com".[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ Reiss, Mike (September 19, 2015). "Jonathan Freeny's football journey leads him from Dolphins to Patriots". ESPN.com.
  3. ^ "Miami Dolphins: Jonathan Freeny". Archived from the original on July 13, 2014. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  4. ^ a b "JONATHAN FREENY". foxsports.com. Archived from the original on July 28, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ^ "Historical Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
  6. ^ "Jonathan Freeny's football journey leads him from Dolphins to Patriots - New England Patriots Blog- ESPN". September 19, 2015.
  7. ^ Daniels, Mark (October 26, 2015). "Jonathan Freeny preps for his former team in a new role with Patriots". Providence Journal.
  8. ^ Reiss, Mike (September 24, 2015). "Patriots extend LB Jonathan Freeny's contract through 2016". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
  9. ^ Meyer, Max (August 27, 2016). "Patriots sign Jonathan Freeny to 2-year extension". NFL.com. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  10. ^ "Patriots sign DL Geneo Grisson and DL Anthony Johnson to the 53-man roster; Place LB Jonathan Freeny and TE Greg Scruggs on Injured Reserve". Patriots.com. October 15, 2016.
  11. ^ "Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  12. ^ Wesseling, Chris. "New England Patriots win Super Bowl LI". NFL. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  13. ^ Clarke, Liz. ""Julian Edelman's Super Bowl miracle catch gives Patriots answer to David Tyree"". The Washington Post., The Washington Post, February 6, 2017
  14. ^ "Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  15. ^ "Patriots reach 53-man limit". Patriots.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on November 28, 2017.
  16. ^ Mink, Ryan (September 27, 2017). "Ravens Sign Veteran Linebacker Jonathan Freeny". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2018.
  17. ^ Mink, Ryan (October 17, 2017). "Ravens Sign Former Veteran Steelers Inside Linebacker". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2017. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
  18. ^ "Jaguars sign linebacker Jonathan Freeny". Jaguars.com. October 24, 2017. Archived from the original on October 30, 2017.
  19. ^ "Patriots re-sign LB Jonathan Freeny". Patriots.com. December 6, 2017. Archived from the original on December 6, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
  20. ^ "Patriots Sign WR Kenny Britt; Announce Additional Roster Moves". Patriots.com. December 13, 2017.
  21. ^ "Saints claim linebacker Jonathan Freeny, waive Sterling Moore: source". NOLA.com. December 14, 2017.
  22. ^ "Lions sign unrestricted free agent LB Jonathan Freeny". DetroitLions.com. March 26, 2018. Archived from the original on March 26, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  23. ^ "Lions establish 53-man roster". DetroitLions.com. September 1, 2018. Archived from the original on September 3, 2018. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  24. ^ "Miami Dolphins' Jonathan Freeny looks forward to meeting Colts relative Dwight Freeney". Sun Sentinel. November 4, 2012.

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