Isaiah Trufant
Isaiah Trufant (born December 9, 1982) is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was signed by the Spokane Shock as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Eastern Washington.
Trufant has also been a member of the Kansas City Brigade, Arizona Rattlers, Las Vegas Locomotives, and Philadelphia Eagles. He is the younger brother of Marcus Trufant of the Seattle Seahawks.
Professional career
Spokane Shock
A mid-season acquisition for the Shock in 2006, who play their home games only 18 miles from his alma mater, Eastern Washington University. In the semi-finals of the af2 playoffs Trufant was named Defensive Player of the Game as the Shock defeated the Arkansas Twisters en route to winning the Arena Cup.
Las Vegas Locomotives
Trufant was an integral part of the Locomotives defense in 2010.[1] Trufant recorded 30 tackles, one sack, four passes defensed and a UFL record four interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown.[1] Trufant was named the UFL's Defensive Player of the Year for his efforts.[1]
New York Jets
Trufant was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad on December 8, 2010.[2] Trufant was promoted to the active roster on December 30.[3] Trufant made his NFL debut with the Jets during their final home game of the season on January 2, 2011.[4]
Trufant was waived on January 22, 2011 after the team promoted Martin Tevaseu from the practice squad.[5]
Philadelphia Eagles
On February 1, 2011, the Philadelphia Eagles claimed Trufant off waivers.[6] He was waived on August 30.[7]
Second stint with the Jets
Trufant was re-signed by the Jets on September 1, 2011.[7] He was waived on September 4.[8] He was signed to the practice squad on September 5, but four days later, he was promoted to the active roster.[9] Trufant scored the first NFL touchdown of his career on September 11, 2011 after a blocked punt by Joe McKnight bounced into his hands which he proceed to run 18 yards to score.[10]
References
- ^ a b c "New York Jets Sign Las Vegas Locos Star and UFL Defensive Player of the Year Isaiah Trufant to Practice Squad". United Football League. December 8, 2010. Archived from the original on December 8, 2010. http://www.webcitation.org/5upnzSqd2. Retrieved December 8, 2010.
- ^ Begley, Ian (December 8, 2010). "Jets sign Cook, Woody doesn't practice". ESPN. Archived from the original on December 8, 2010. http://www.webcitation.org/5upmQm4sh. Retrieved December 8, 2010.
- ^ Jets Public Relations Department (December 30, 2010). "Trufant to Active Roster, Kroul to P-Squad". New York Jets. Archived from the original on December 30, 2010. http://www.webcitation.org/5vN7NtkUA. Retrieved December 30, 2010.
- ^ Orr, Conor (January 2, 2011). "Darrelle Revis, Antonio Cromartie, LaDainian Tomlison among Jets inactives". The Star-Ledger (Advance Publications). Archived from the original on January 2, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5vRQcCTHi. Retrieved January 2, 2011.
- ^ Vrentas, Jenny (January 22, 2011). "Jets elevate DT Martin Tevaseu, waive DB Isaiah Trufant". The Star-Ledger (Advance Publications). Archived from the original on January 25, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5w0k9WWqQ. Retrieved January 25, 2011.
- ^ Caplan, Adam (February 3, 2011). "Eagles claim cornerback off waivers". NFL Buzz. Archived from the original on February 3, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5wE6kO54h. Retrieved February 3, 2011.
- ^ a b Vrentas, Jenny (September 1, 2011). "Jets bring back cornerback Isaiah Trufant". The Star-Ledger (Advance Publications). http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/09/jets_bring_back_cornerback_isa.html. Retrieved September 2, 2011.
- ^ Vrentas, Jenny (September 4, 2011). "Jets awarded four players off waivers, including QB Kevin O'Connell; cut Aaron Maybin". The Star-Ledger (Advance Publications). http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/09/jets_claim_center_colin_baxter.html. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
- ^ Mehta, Manish (September 9, 2011). "Sources: Mo Wilkerson fined $10,000 for fight with Brandon Jacobs; WR Mardy Gilyard cut & Trufant elevated from practice squad". New York Daily News (Mortimer Zuckerman). http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2011/09/sources-mo-wilkerson-fined-10000-for-fight-with-brandon-jacobs-wr-mardy-gilyard-cut-tru. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
- ^ Martin, Kimberley A. (September 12, 2011). "Joe McKnight, Isaiah Trufant glow after blocked punt". Boston Herald (Herald Media Inc.). http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/football/other_nfl/afc_east/view.bg?articleid=1365247&srvc=rss. Retrieved September 12, 2011.
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