Tashawn Bower

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).

PRONOUNCED tuh-SHAWN

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). Signed by New England to the practice squad (11/21/19). Released by New England (9/5/20). Signed by New England to the practice squad (9/6/20). Elevated by New England to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (10/26/20). Elevated by New England to the 53- man roster from the practice squad (10/31/20). Reverted to the New England practice squad (11/2/20).

2020 (7/3)

• Began the season on the New England practice squad and was elevated to the 53-man roster twice before being signed to the 530man roster on Nov.9. Played in seven games with three starts and totaled 11 tackles and one pass defended before being placed on IR on Dec. 31.
• Elevated from the practice squad the day before Week 7 vs. San Francisco, Saw action in his first game for the Patriots and made three tackles.
• Was elevated ahead of week 8 in Buffalo (11/1). Played a reserve role on the defensive line, posted two solo tackles.
• Made his first NFL start at linebacker after being signed to the 53-man roster from the practice squad prior to a Week 9 win at the Jets (11/9).
• Dressed but did not play Week 10 vs. Baltimore (11/15).
• Substituted in at defensive tackle and played a limited role in a Week 11 loss at Houston (11/22).
• Was inactive Week 12 vs. Arizona due to illness.
• Was inactive Week 13 at the Chargers (12/6).
• Appeared in as a reserve in a Week 14 loss at the Rams (12/10). Made one tackle that went for a one0yard loss on 3rd and 8 to force the Rams to punt late in the fourth quarter.
• Started on the defensive line and racked up four tackles in a Week 15 loss at Miami (12/20). Also batted down a pass at the line.
• Started at defensive end and saw limited action in a Week 16 loss vs. Buffalo (12/28). Made one unassisted tackle in the opening quarter.
• Placed on IR [prior to the Week 17 contest vs. the Jets (1/3).

2019 (0/0, 0/0 – NEW ENGLAND)

• Signed by the Patriots to the practice squad on Nov. 21.

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.