1. Patrick Onwuasor played college football at Portland State and signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2016.
21 Facts About Patrick Onwuasor
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Patrick Onwuasor competed for a roster spot as a backup inside linebacker and special teams player against Zach Orr, Brennen Beyer, and Kavell Conner.
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Patrick Onwuasor began to draw the ire of teammates for his aggressive play and was involved with multiple altercations during training camp.
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Patrick Onwuasor was listed behind Mosley, Orr, Albert McClellan, and Kamalei Correa.
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On January 1,2017, Patrick Onwuasor earned his first career start after Orr was placed on injured reserve due to a neck injury he sustained the previous week.
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Patrick Onwuasor completed his rookie season in 2016 with 21 combined tackles in 11 games and one start.
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Patrick Onwuasor entered training camp in 2017 as a backup linebacker.
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Patrick Onwuasor began competing against Correa for a job as a starting inside linebacker after it was left vacant due to the sudden retirement of Orr.
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Patrick Onwuasor performed well throughout the preseason and solidified himself as a candidate to win the starting inside linebacker role.
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Patrick Onwuasor sacked Browns' quarterback DeShone Kizer for a one-yard loss in the third quarter.
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In Week 5, Patrick Onwuasor got the job as a starting inside linebacker after surpassing Correa on the depth chart and retained the role for the remainder of the season.
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Patrick Onwuasor finished the 2017 NFL season with 90 combined tackles, two pass deflections, and one sack in 16 games and 13 starts.
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Patrick Onwuasor entered training camp slated as a starting inside linebacker, but received competition from Albert McClellan, Bam Bradley, and Correa.
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Head coach John Harbaugh named Patrick Onwuasor a starting inside linebacker to begin the regular season.
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Patrick Onwuasor began the season alongside outside linebackers Terrell Suggs and Matthew Judon and inside linebacker Mosley.
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Patrick Onwuasor intercepted a pass by Broncos' quarterback Case Keenum, that was originally intended for tight end Jeff Heuerman, and returned it for an 89-yard touchdown before it was called back for a penalty in the fourth quarter.
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Patrick Onwuasor finished the season with 59 combined tackles, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, three passes defensed, and an interception.
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Patrick Onwuasor was placed on injured reserve on September 7,2020.
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Patrick Onwuasor was placed back on injured reserve on November 28,2020, after sustaining a hamstring injury in Week 11.
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On September 6,2021, Patrick Onwuasor was signed to the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad.
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On November 17,2021, Patrick Onwuasor was promoted to the active roster.