Michael Jacquet III (born January 29, 1997) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2020 following his college football career with the

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Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Jacquet signed with the

as an

following the 2020 NFL Draft on April 26, 2020. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 4, 2020, and was signed to the practice squad on September 29. He was elevated to the active roster on October 31 and November 14 for the team's weeks 8 and 10 games against the

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and New York Giants, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. He made his NFL debut in the Cowboys game. He was signed to the active roster on November 17, 2020. In Week 15 against the Arizona Cardinals, Jacquet forced a fumble on wide receiver

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that was recovered by the Eagles and later recorded his first career sack on

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during the 33–26 loss. On August 31, 2021, Jacquet was waived by the Eagles and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released from the practice squad on October 26.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On November 15, 2021, Jacquet was signed to the

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practice squad.

New York Giants

On May 19, 2022, Jacquet signed with the New York Giants. On August 14, 2022, Jacquet was waived.

Los Angeles Chargers

On August 23, 2022, Jacquet signed with the

. He was waived on August 30, 2022 He was released off the practice squad on October 6. He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 31. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 17, 2023.

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1997 births Living people Sportspeople from Beaumont, Texas Players of American football from Texas American football cornerbacks Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football players Philadelphia Eagles players Jacksonville Jaguars players New York Giants players Los Angeles Chargers players {{defensiveback-1990s-stub