20 Facts About Jerrell Freeman

Jerrell Alexander Freeman was born on May 1,1986 and is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League and Canadian Football League.

Jerrell Freeman played college football for the Mary Hardin-Baylor Crusaders and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tennessee Titans of the NFL in 2008.

Jerrell Freeman then played three seasons in the CFL for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, where he led the league in tackles in 2011.

Jerrell Freeman became the first Mary Hardin-Baylor Crusader to reach the NFL.

Jerrell Freeman was released by the Titans prior to the start of the 2008 NFL season.

In March 2009, Jerrell Freeman signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL.

Jerrell Freeman was nominated as the team's Most Outstanding Rookie.

Jerrell Freeman made the starting lineup for one game in the regular season and started in two playoff games and the Grey Cup.

Jerrell Freeman won CFL Defensive Player of the Week honors in week 7 after recording three sacks against the BC Lions.

Jerrell Freeman led the team in sacks by the end of the season with seven.

In January 2012, Jerrell Freeman signed with the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL.

In Week 1 against the Chicago Bears, Jerrell Freeman returned a Jay Cutler interception for a touchdown in the first quarter.

Jerrell Freeman had an outstanding first season with the Colts finishing with 145 tackles and two sacks.

Jerrell Freeman finished the game with seven tackles, one quarterback sack, one forced fumble, one interception, and three passes defended.

On March 12,2016, Jerrell Freeman signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Chicago Bears.

Jerrell Freeman was suspended four games on November 21,2016, for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy.

On September 12,2017, Jerrell Freeman was placed on injured reserve after sustaining a pectoral injury and a concussion in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons.

Jerrell Freeman apologized for the suspension, adding that his playing career might be in jeopardy due to a head injury and memory loss.

On May 2,2018, Jerrell Freeman announced his retirement from the NFL.

Jerrell Freeman was suspended an additional two years by the NFL on May 11,2018, after failing a third drug test.