Career Statistics at Ball State
Interceptions - 6
All Purpose Yards - 723
Tackles - 189
Sacks - 1
Waived vs. Released in the NFL
Being waived means that the 31 other NFL owners hold the right to acquire the waived player based on their order in the waiver wire. This means Patterson can sign to another NFL team before becoming a free-agent. Being released means you are automatically a free-agent.
Colts owner Jim Irsay Tweeted roster moves Tuesday afternoon, announcing the singing of cornerback Josh Thomas and Patterson's release.
Patterson recorded two solo tackles in his debut after veteran cornerback Vontae Davis left the game with an injury. He was elevated to the active 53-man roster on Sept. 18 following rookie D'Joun Smith's placement on the injured reserve/designated to return list.
"I mean, it was just fun," Patterson said of his time on the field Monday night. "Going out there to do what you love and what you grew up loving, to be able to finally do it, it means a lot. It took so much hard work to get here."
The 2014 graduate signed with the Patriots after going undrafted, but was later cut. He signed a training camp deal with the Colts, and earned a spot on the practice squad following camp.
Signed free agent CB Josh Thomas, waived CB Eric Patterson, released CB Brandon Dixon and reached an injury settlement with Vick Ballard
— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) September 22, 2015
Prior to Smith's injury, the Colts had lost two other cornerbacks since May 2015.
Patterson entered the game on Monday Night Football against the New York Jets in the second quarter when Davis went to the locker room. His experience prior to the game was limited to the preseason, where he recorded four solo tackles and two assists.
He said it was a great experience facing off against a New York Jets’ receiving corp that boasts veteran receivers like Eric Decker and Brandon Marshall.
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