Colin Joseph Cloherty (born September 16, 1987) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2009. He played college football at

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. Cloherty has also been a member of the

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, and Atlanta Falcons.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Cloherty was signed as an

by the

on April 30, 2009. He was waived on August 31. He played in the final game of the season, catching 1 pass for 2 yards.

Cleveland Browns

On October 21, 2009, Cloherty was signed to the practice squad of the

. He was released on November 9.

Second stint with Colts

Cloherty was signed to the Colts active roster on January 2, 2010. He was released on September 4.

San Francisco 49ers

On October 6, 2010, Cloherty was signed to the practice squad of the

. He was signed to the active roster on December 18, and appeared in the final two games of the season. The team waived him on August 23, 2011.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On December 11, 2011, Cloherty scored his first NFL touchdown by recovering a muffed punt against the

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. He also had 4 receptions for 57 yards during the season. Cloherty spent the 2012 preseason with the team before being released on August 31. He was re-signed on September 4 after an injury to reserve tight end Brett Brackett. He was released by the Jaguars on September 10, 2012.

Atlanta Falcons

Cloherty signed with the Atlanta Falcons on June 18, 2013. He was waived by the Falcons on August 25, 2013.

External links

Brown Bears bio

San Francisco 49ers bio

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Cloherty, Colin 1987 births Living people People from Bethesda, Maryland Players of American football from Maryland Gonzaga College High School alumni American football tight ends Brown Bears football players Indianapolis Colts players Cleveland Browns players San Francisco 49ers players Jacksonville Jaguars players Atlanta Falcons players