Nathan D. Palmer (born April 14, 1989) is a former

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coach and former

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. He is the Passing Game Coordinator and Wide Receivers coach at

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. He played

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College career

Palmer attended

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and was named the MVP of the 2011 MAC Championship Game.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Palmer signed as an

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, with the

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following the

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. Palmer made the 49ers' practice squad for the 2012 season.

Indianapolis Colts

On September 24, 2012, Palmer was signed by the

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off of the 49ers' practice squad. He made his debut during the Colts 30-27 comeback win over the

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. He was waived on August 27, 2013. He was re-signed to the Injured Reserve on August 28, 2013. He was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 2, 2013.

Miami Dolphins

On October 30, 2013, Palmer was signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad.

Denver Broncos

On December 24, 2013, the

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signed Palmer to their practice squad. On September 3, Palmer was promoted to the 53 man roster.

New England Patriots

On September 7, 2015, the

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signed Palmer to their practice squad. On September 18, 2015, Palmer was released from the practice squad.

Chicago Bears

On October 13, 2015, the

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signed Palmer to their practice squad. On January 4, 2016, Palmer signed a

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with the Bears.

Oakland Raiders

Palmer signed with the Raiders on May 24, 2016. On August 29, 2016, he was released by the Raiders.

Singing career

Nathan Palmer is also known as Denver R&B singer "NaPalm." In 2015 he told Denver's News 7 that " football is his love, but music is his life." He has since then released three projects: Winter Vibes and Summer Vibes in 2017, and Therapy in 2018. He has several new singles with Denver hip-hop artists Top Flite Empire.

References

External links

Northern Illinois bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Palmer, Nathan 1989 births Living people American football wide receivers Chicago Bears players Denver Broncos players Indianapolis Colts players Miami Dolphins players New England Patriots players Northern Illinois Huskies football players Oakland Raiders players Sportspeople from Elkhart, Indiana Players of American football from Indiana San Francisco 49ers players High school football coaches in Indiana