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Tashawn Bower was signed by the New England Patriots to the practice squad on Nov. 21, 2019... Originally signed by Minnesota as a rookie free agent (5/5/17) ... Released by Minnesota (10/15/19).

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CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Tashawn Bower was signed by the New England Patriots to the practice squad on Nov. 21, 2019... Originally signed by Minnesota as a rookie free agent (5/5/17) ... Released by Minnesota (10/15/19).

2019 (0/0 – MINNESOTA)

• Began the season on the Non-Football Injury list and was released on Oct. 15.

2018 (5/0 – MINNESOTA)

• Played in five games as a reserve and made six tackles. 
• Was inactive for nine games and active but did not play in two others.
• Posted a single-game career-high six tackles vs. Buffalo (9/23).

2017 (2/0, 0/0 – MINNESOTA)

• Made the 53-man roster as an undrafted free agent and played in two -regular season games as a reserve. Tallied one tackle for a sack.
• Was inactive for 14 regular-season games and both playoff contests.
• Made his NFL debut vs. Cleveland (11/19).
• Played as a reserve and posted the first sack of his career vs. L.A. Rams (11/19).

COLLEGE

• Appeared in 40 games at LSU, making seven starts during his four-year career. Totaled 60 tackles, 5½ sacks and two forced fumbles throughout his collegiate career.
• Played defensive end his first three seasons before transitioning to hybrid outside linebacker/defensive end as a senior.
• Totaled 23 tackles and four sacks as a senior in his new role. Part of an LSU defense that allowed the fewest touchdowns (16) and fewest touchdowns per game (1.3) in college football in 2016.
• Participated in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl prior to the draft.

PERSONAL

• Attended Immaculata High School (N.J.) and finished his career with 95 tackles, 11 sacks, seven passes defensed and three forced fumbles. 
• Participated in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.