McKenna Sean "Bear" Pascoe (born February 23, 1986) is an American former professional

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player who was a

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in the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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and was selected by the

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in the sixth round of the

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Early life

Born and raised in

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, Pascoe is the son of Sean and Julie Pascoe. He is an accomplished team roper, which he learned to do on his family's ranch. He attended Ducor Union Elementary school. With recognized athletic ability, he played quarterback at Granite Hills High School. He ranked as offensive player of the year for the East Yosemite League and was also named to the All-Area team. He was recruited by Fresno State coming out of high school. His younger cousin is Vince Pascoe, who also played tight end for

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College career

As a tight end at

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, Pascoe tied the record for most touchdown receptions in a game, with three against

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in 2007. He also holds the school record for most field goal blocks in a career, with six.

Professional career

New York Giants

On December 4, 2009, he was promoted to the Giants active roster. He made his first career catch against the

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for 9 yards in Week 15 of the

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. He was waived during final cuts on September 4, 2010. On September 5, 2010, the Giants re-signed Pascoe to the team's practice squad. On September 14, 2010, Pascoe was signed from the practice squad to the active roster after

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suffered a concussion during the 2010 season opener against the

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. Pascoe caught his first career touchdown in the 2011–2012 season

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against the

who selected him and released him.

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later referenced to the play by comparing Pascoe with

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. The

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went on to win that game and advance to face the

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. Jake Ballard was sidelined in the Super Bowl XLVI after he tore his

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in the fourth quarter, but Pascoe, mostly used as a blocking tight end, caught 4 passes for 33 yards, helping the Giants defeat the Patriots, 21–17.

Atlanta Falcons

After joining the

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for a voluntary workout at the end of April 2014, Pascoe officially signed with them on May 1, 2014.

Chicago Bears

On April 23, 2015, Pascoe signed a one-year deal with the

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. On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Bears.

Detroit Lions

Pascoe signed with the

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on December 15, 2015.

New England Patriots

On July 27, 2016, Pascoe was signed by the

. On August 22, 2016, Pascoe was released by the Patriots.

NFL statistics

Personal life

Pascoe married Katie Jones, daughter of World Champion Steer Wrestler John W. Jones Jr., in 2012. On May 10, 2025, Bear and his brother Ryan won the team roping competition at the annual San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Rodeo in Paso Robles.

References

External links

New York Giants bioSan Francisco 49ers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pascoe, Bear 1986 births Living people American football tight ends Atlanta Falcons players Chicago Bears players Detroit Lions players Fresno State Bulldogs football players New England Patriots players New York Giants players Sportspeople from Porterville, California San Francisco 49ers players Players of American football from Tulare County, California