Patrick Joseph Mustipher (born November 10, 1998) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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Early life

Mustipher grew up in

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and attended McDonogh High School. In his high school career Mustipher was named a MaxPrep underclassmen

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. Mustipher committed to play

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over other schools such as

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, Notre Dame, and

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College career

In Mustipher's freshman season he put 14 tackles, one going for a loss, and one forced fumble. In Mustipher's sophomore year he took a step up after making 37 tackles, with 4.5 being for a loss, a sack, and a forced fumble. In Mustipher's junior season he had another good season after having 35 tackles, 1.5 going for a loss, a sack, and a pass deflection. However, in Mustipher's Senior season he was on pace for a breakout season after putting up 21 tackles, three being for a loss, and a sack. However, after just five game into the season Mustipher suffered a season ending injury and missed the rest of the 2021 season. For his performance on the year he was named a second team all-

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. Mustipher was also named a Rotary Lombardi Award semifinalist. Mustipher had a breakout season in his extra year of eligibility after posting 37 tackles, 0.5 being for a loss. For his performance on the year he was once again named second team all-Big Ten.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

After not being selected in the

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, Mustipher was signed by the

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as an

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. He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.

New Orleans Saints

On December 6, 2023, Mustipher was signed by the

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off the Broncos practice squad.

Philadelphia Eagles

On March 19, 2024, Mustipher signed with the

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. He was waived on August 27.

Arizona Cardinals

On August 29, 2024, Mustipher was signed to the

practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the team on January 7, 2025.

Personal life

PJ, is the brother of current

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Sam Mustipher Sam Mustipher (born August 13, 1996) is an American professional football center for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and was signed by the Chicago Bears as ...

References

External links

Arizona Cardinals bio

Penn State Nittany Lions bio
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