Martell Mallett

Martell Mallett
No. --     Free Agent
Running back
Personal information
Date of birth: May 13, 1986 (1986-05-13) (age 25)
Place of birth: Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Weight: 210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College: Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Undrafted in 2009
Debuted in 2009 for the BC Lions
Career history
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2010
Rushing yards     --
Average     --
Rushing TDs     --
Career CFL statistics as of 2009
Rushing yards     1240
Average     5.8
Rushing TDs     6
Receptions     43
Receiving yards     342
Stats at CFL.ca

Martell Mallett (born May 13, 1986) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the BC Lions as a street free agent in 2009. He played college football at Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Mallett has also been a member of the Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants.

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Professional career

BC Lions

On September 4, 2009, in a home game against the Montreal Alouettes, Mallett rushed for a franchise record 213 yards.[1] He rushed for 1240 yards during the 2009 season and was a Western All-Star.

On November 26, 2009, Mallett was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie of the Year.[2]

First stint with Eagles

Mallett was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on January 19, 2010. He was waived on July 31, 2010.[3] He was re-signed on August 1.[4] He was waived again on September 3,[5] but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 5. He was released from the practice squad on September 21.[6]

Cleveland Browns

Mallett was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad on September 28, 2010.[7] He was released on November 23, 2010.

Second stint with Eagles

Mallett was re-signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad on January 5, 2011. His practice squad contract expired after the conclusion of the season.

New York Giants

Mallett was signed to a future contract by the New York Giants on January 11, 2011. On August 1, he was waived/injured by the Giants and after clearing waivers, was placed on injured reserve. He was released from injured reserve with an injury settlement on August 25.[8]

References

  1. ^ Morris, Jim (Sep. 05, 2009). "Mallett leads Lions past Alouettes". The Canadian Press (Globe and Mail). http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/mallett-leads-lions-past-alouettes/article1277332/. Retrieved 2009-09-05. 
  2. ^ Ullrich, Lowell (November 26, 2009). "Lions defensive end Ricky Foley best Canadian player in CFL". The Province. http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Lions+tailback+Martell+Mallett+named+rookie/2273346/story.html. Retrieved 2010-01-19. 
  3. ^ Wulf, Bo (July 31, 2010). "White Rejoins Team, Arrington Passes Physical". philadelphiaeagles.com. http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=21448. Retrieved 2010-07-31. 
  4. ^ Wulf, Bo (August 1, 2010). "RB Mallett Returns, FB Wright Released". philadelphiaeagles.com. http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=21453. Retrieved 2010-08-01. 
  5. ^ McPherson, Chris (September 3, 2010). "Abiamiri To PUP; 10 Players Released". philadelphiaeagles.com. http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=21755. Retrieved 2010-09-03. 
  6. ^ Wulf, Bo (September 21, 2010). "Eagles Release S Vaughn, RB Mallett From P. Squad". philadelphiaeagles.com. http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=21942. Retrieved 2010-09-21. 
  7. ^ Site Staff (September 29, 2010). "Browns Sign CFL Rookie of the Year". theOBR.com. http://cle.scout.com/a.z?s=149&p=9&c=2&cid=1007152&nid=5217894&fhn=1. Retrieved 2010-09-29. 
  8. ^ "NFL transactions for August 25, 2011". Pro Football Weekly. http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/08/26/nfl-transactions-for-august-25-2011. Retrieved 26 August 2011. 

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