Kasey Redfern (born September 26, 1991) is a former

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punter. He played college football at

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. He signed with the

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as an

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in 2014.

College career

Redfern attended and played college football at Wofford.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

After going unselected in the 2014 NFL Draft, Redfern signed with

on June 19, 2014. He was waived on August 30, 2014. He re-signed with the Jaguars on January 27, 2015, on a

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. The Jaguars waived him on August 29, 2015.

San Diego Chargers

On December 22, 2015, the San Diego Chargers signed Redfern to their practice squad. He signed a

on January 21, 2016.

Carolina Panthers

Redfern signed with the

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on August 15, 2016.

Cleveland Browns

The Panthers traded Redfern and 2018 fourth round pick (later traded to the

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) to the

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for punter Andy Lee and a 2017 seventh round pick on August 29, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Browns.

Detroit Lions

On April 25, 2017, Redfern signed with the Detroit Lions. On September 1, 2017, Redfern was announced as the Lions' starting punter due to an injury to incumbent punter

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that would sideline him for at least the first six weeks of the season. On September 10, in the regular season opener, Redfern suffered a torn ACL, MCL, and a partially torn patellar tendon after he was hit by Arizona Cardinals tight end

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near the sideline after Redferrn took a bobbled snap in his own end zone and tried to run for a first down. He was placed on the injured reserve on September 12, 2017.

Dallas Cowboys

On April 5, 2019, Redfern signed with the

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. He was released on August 31, 2019.

Atlanta Falcons

On October 11, 2019, Redfern was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad, and promoted to the active roster the next day. He was Atlanta's third punter of the season, after injuries to

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and

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. He was waived on October 29.

References

External links

Wofford Terriers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Redfern, Kasey 1991 births Living people American football punters Players of American football from Guilford County, North Carolina People from Jamestown, North Carolina Wofford Terriers football players Jacksonville Jaguars players San Diego Chargers players Carolina Panthers players Cleveland Browns players Detroit Lions players Dallas Cowboys players Atlanta Falcons players