Cameron Gordon (born June 5, 1991) is a former

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and current

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Trooper. He played college football for

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. He signed as an

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with the New England Patriots in 2014.

Professional career

New England Patriots

After going unselected in the 2014 NFL draft, Gordon signed with the New England Patriots on May 12, 2014. On August 26, 2014, he was placed on the team's injured reserve. Gordon won

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with the Patriots after they defeated the defending champion Seattle Seahawks, 28–24. Gordon was waived by the Patriots on August 27, 2015.

Kansas City Chiefs

On January 5, 2016, Gordon signed a

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with the

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Law Enforcement Career

On June 4, 2017, Gordon began recruit training with the

133rd Trooper Recruit School. Gordon had just been cut by the Kansas City Chiefs and was "team hopping" in the

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when he found his second calling. Gordon stated, "I came to the realization that I just wasn't performing the way that I once was, So I said, 'What is another career that will allow me to have an impact, have influence on younger kids and also leave behind a positive legacy?' Instantly, state trooper — law enforcement — jumped into my mind. On November 30, 2017, Gordon completed Trooper Recruit School training and was assigned to the

Metro South Post."

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Career transactions

New England Patriots bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gordon, Cameron Living people 1991 births American football linebackers Michigan Wolverines football players People from Inkster, Michigan Players of American football from Wayne County, Michigan New England Patriots players Kansas City Chiefs players 21st-century American sportsmen 21st-century African-American sportspeople