Roderic Fitzgerald Teamer Jr. (born May 12, 1997) is an American professional

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. He has previously played in the

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(NFL) for the

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, and

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. He played

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Early life

Teamer was born and grew up in

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and attended

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. He was named first team All-Metro and first team All-State as a senior after recording 116

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, two

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and a

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College career

Teamer played four seasons for the

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. He became a starter at

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towards the end of his freshman season. He made 48 tackles (3.5 for loss) with two passes broken up, a blocked kick and a

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recovery, which he returned 52 yards for a

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in his junior season. As a senior, Teamer finished second on the team with 72 tackles along with six passes broken up and an interception and was named second team All-

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. He finished his collegiate career with 197 tackles, 15 passes defensed, three interceptions and three sacks in 46 games played.

Professional career

Los Angeles Chargers

Teamer signed with the

as an

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on April 27, 2019. He made his NFL debut on September 22, 2019 against the

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, starting at

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and making seven tackles. Teamer recorded his first career interception on October 20, 2019 in a 20-23 loss to the

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, picking off a pass thrown by

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. In Week 8 against the

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, Teamer recorded a team high 8 tackles and sacked quarterback

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once in the 17–16 win. Teamer finished his rookie season with 40 tackles, one sack, two passes defended and one interception in seven games played (six starts). On July 13, 2020, Teamer was suspended for the first four games of the

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for violating the NFL's policy on

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. He was waived on August 1, 2020.

Indianapolis Colts

On January 10, 2021, Teamer signed a reserve/futures contract with the

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. He was waived on May 14, 2021.

Las Vegas Raiders

Teamer signed with the

on June 3, 2021. He was placed on

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on October 20. Teamer was activated on November 20. In Week 12 against the

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, Teamer was ejected by the game for a fight on the sideline with Kelvin Joseph. Teamer finished his season playing in 10 games (two starts), recording 18 tackles. In 2022, Teamer appeared in all 17 games for the first time in his career, with three starts, and recording 35 tackles (23 solo). On March 15, 2023, Teamer re-signed with the Raiders. He was placed on injured reserve on October 18. He was activated on November 25. On November 25, 2023, Teamer was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) and speeding. He was waived by the Raiders on November 27.

New Orleans Saints

On June 20, 2024, Teamer signed with the

. He was released on August 27. Teamer was re-signed to the practice squad on October 22. On December 4, Teamer was suspended 3 games after violating the NFL's substance–abuse policy. He was released on December 21.

References

External links

Tulane Green Wave bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Teamer, Roderic Living people 1997 births American football defensive backs Indianapolis Colts players Las Vegas Raiders players Los Angeles Chargers players Players of American football from New Orleans Tulane Green Wave football players 21st-century African-American sportsmen Brother Martin High School alumni New Orleans Saints players