Jeff Tarpinian was signed by the New England Patriots to the practice squad on Nov. 13, 2012 ... Originally signed by New England as a rookie free agent (7/27/11) ... Released by New England (8/31/12) ... Signed by New England to the practice squad (9/1/12) ... Signed by New England to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (10/20/12) ... Released by New England (11/12/12).
CAREER TRANSACTIONSJeff Tarpinian was signed by the New England Patriots to the practice squad on Nov. 13, 2012 ... Originally signed by New England as a rookie free agent (7/27/11) ... Released by New England (8/31/12) ... Signed by New England to the practice squad (9/1/12) ... Signed by New England to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (10/20/12) ... Released by New England (11/12/12).
SEASONAL REVIEWS2012 (3/0)
- Made his season debut on special teams in the overtime win vs. N.Y. Jets (10/21).
2011 (7/1, 0/0)
- Made the 53-man roster after joining the team as a rookie free agent.
- Appeared in seven games and made one start. Finished the season with four tackles on defense and eight special teams tackles.
- Placed on Injured Reserve with a head injury on Nov. 24, 2011.
- Inactive due to injury vs. Kansas City (11/21).
- Made his first career start at linebacker and registered four tackles in a win at the N.Y. Jets (11/13) on Sunday Night Football.
- Saw his first NFL action vs. Buffalo (9/25).
COLLEGE
- Began his college career at Iowa as a defensive back before moving to linebacker during the spring of 2007 following his redshirt freshman season.
- Was a top special teams player as well as a starter at linebacker during his career.
- Recorded 97 total tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
PERSONAL
- Born Oct. 16, 1987 in Omaha, Neb.
- Was named the Nebraska Gatorade Player of the Year and won a pair of state titles as an option quarterback.
- Majored in Accounting.
