James Patrick (Canadian football)

James Patrick

No. --     free-agent
Born:	(1982-06-04) June 4, 1982 Tuskegee, Alabama, U.S.
Career information
Status	Active
CFL status	American
Position(s)	S
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	175 lb (79 kg)
College	Stillman
Career history
As player
2005–2006	Tampa Bay Buccaneers*
2006	New England Patriots*
2008–2012	Saskatchewan Roughriders
2013	Hamilton Tiger-Cats
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star	2010
CFL West All-Star	2010
Career stats
Playing stats at NFL.com

James Patrick (born June 7, 1982) is an American former professional football safety. He was most recently a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was originally signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2005 and also spent time on the practice squad of the New England Patriots. He played college football at Stillman College.

Professional career

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Patrick spent five seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders after signing as a free agent in 2008. He was an all-star in 2010, when he recorded 68 tackles, nine interceptions and a touchdown. Unfortunately, In 2012, he had his worst statistical year since his rookie season, registering 40 tackles and no interceptions. As a result, it was his final season with the Riders as he was released in the off-season.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Through the first four games of the 2013 CFL season Patrick recorded 12 tackles and 4 special teams tackles, and was released following a Week 4 blowout. In his career, he has 239 defensive tackles, 18 interceptions and two sacks as of July 24, 2013.

Personal life

His brother, Qua Cox, played football at Jackson State University and for the Indianapolis Colts.