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Patrick Onwuasor (born August 22, 1992), nicknamed "Peanut", is an
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outside linebacker Linebacker (LB) is a playing position in gridiron football. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage and the defensive linemen. They are the "middle ground" of defenders, ...
who is a free agent. He played
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at
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and signed with the
Baltimore Ravens The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. The team plays its ...
as an
undrafted free agent In professional sports, a free agent is a player who is eligible to sign with other clubs or franchises; i.e., not under contract to any specific team. The term is also used in reference to a player who is under contract at present but who is a ...
in 2016.


Professional career


Baltimore Ravens


2016

On May 6, 2016, the
Baltimore Ravens The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. The team plays its ...
signed Onwuasor to a three-year $1.62 million contract as an undrafted free agent. Onwuasor competed for a roster spot as a backup inside linebacker and special teams player against
Zach Orr Zachary Orr (born June 9, 1992) is an American football coach and former linebacker who is the inside linebackers coach for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as an assistant coach for the Baltimore ...
,
Brennen Beyer Brennen Beyer (born November 25, 1992) is an American football outside linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Michigan. High school Beyer attended Plymouth High School, where he played football and was a first-t ...
, and
Kavell Conner Kavell Conner (born February 23, 1987) is a former gridiron football linebacker and current college football coach. He is the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the University of West Florida, a position he has held since 2023. He ...
. He began to draw the ire of teammates for his aggressive play and was involved with multiple altercations during training camp. On September 3, 2016, the Baltimore Ravens waived Onwuasor as part of their final roster cuts, but re-signed him to their practice squad the next day. On October 15, 2016, the Baltimore Ravens promoted Onwuasor to their active roster after C.J. Mosley sustained a thigh injury. Upon being added to the active roster, head coach
John Harbaugh John William Harbaugh (born September 23, 1962) is an American football coach who is the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). Previously, he coached the defensive backs for the Philadelphia Eagles and served ...
named Onwuasor the fifth inside linebacker on the Ravens’ depth chart. He was listed behind C.J. Mosley, Zach Orr, Albert McClellan, and Kamalei Correa. On October 16, 2016, Onwuasor made his professional regular season debut and recorded one solo tackle as the Ravens lost 27–23 at the
New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. ...
in Week 6. On January 1, 2017, Onwuasor earned his first career start after Zach Orr was placed on injured reserve due to a neck injury he sustained the previous week. He finished the Ravens’ 27–10 loss at the
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with a season-high seven combined tackles. Onwuasor completed his rookie season in 2016 with 21 combined tackles (nine solo) in 11 games and one start.


2017

Onwuasor entered training camp in 2017 as a backup linebacker. He began competing against Kamalei Correa for a job as a starting inside linebacker after it was left vacant due to the sudden retirement of Zach Orr. Onwuasor performed well throughout the preseason and solidified himself as a candidate to win the starting inside linebacker role. Head coach John Harbaugh named Onwuasor a backup inside linebacker, behind C.J. Mosley and Kamalei Correa, to begin the regular season. On September 17, 2017, Onwuasor recorded two combined tackles and made his first career sack as the Ravens defeated the
Cleveland Browns The Cleveland Browns are a professional American football team based in Cleveland. Named after original coach and co-founder Paul Brown, they compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference ( ...
24–10 in Week 2. Onwuasor sacked Browns’ quarterback
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for a one-yard loss in the third quarter. In Week 3, Onwuasor earned his first career start in place of Kamalei Correa and recorded seven combined tackles as the Ravens lost 44–7 at the
Jacksonville Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) South division. The team play ...
. In Week 5, Onwuasor got the job as a starting inside linebacker after surpassing Kamalei Correa on the depth chart and retained the role for the remainder of the season. On November 19, 2017, he collected a season-high ten combined tackles (eight solo) during a 23–0 win at the
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in Week 11. Onwuasor finished the
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with 90 combined tackles (67 solo), two pass deflections, and one sack in 16 games and 13 starts.


2018

On January 1, 2018, the Baltimore Ravens announced the retirement of defensive coordinator
Dean Pees Russell Dean Pees (born September 4, 1949) is an American football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the defensive coordinator for the New England Patrio ...
. On January 9, 2018, the Baltimore Ravens announced their decision to promote linebackers coach
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to defensive coordinator. On March 14, 2018, the Baltimore Ravens signed Onwuasor to a one-year, $630,000 contract. Onwuasor entered training camp slated as a starting inside linebacker, but received competition from Albert McClellan, Bam Bradley, and Kamalei Correa. Head coach John Harbaugh named Onwuasor a starting inside linebacker to begin the regular season. He began the season alongside outside linebackers
Terrell Suggs Terrell Raymonn Suggs (born October 11, 1982), nicknamed "T-Sizzle", is an American former professional outside linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona State, and was recognized as a unanimous Al ...
and
Matthew Judon Matthew Judon (born August 15, 1992) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Grand Valley State, where he set the Division II record for sacks, and was ...
and inside linebacker C. J. Mosley. On September 23, 2018, Onwuasor recorded three combined tackles, broke up a pass, and made his first career interception during a 27-14 win against the
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in Week 3. Onwuasor intercepted a pass by Broncos’ quarterback
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, that was originally intended for tight end
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, and returned it for an 89-yard touchdown before it was called back for a penalty in the fourth quarter. The touchdown was called back due to an illegal block above the waist by Matthew Judon. In Week 16, Onwuasor recorded nine combined tackles, two sacks, and forced a fumble on tight end Antonio Gates that was recovered by
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and returned it for a touchdown in a 22-10 win over the
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, earning him AFC Defensive Player of the Week. He finished the season with 59 combined tackles, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, three passes defensed, and an interception.


2019

On March 8, 2019, the Ravens placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Onwuasor. In week 9 against the
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, Onwuasor recorded a team high 8 tackles, sacked
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once, and forced a fumble on wide receiver
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that teammate
Marlon Humphrey Marlon N. Humphrey (born July 8, 1996) is an American football cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He attended Hoover High School, where he was named to the USA Today All-USA high school football team in ...
returned for a 70 yard touchdown in the 37–20 win.


New York Jets

On April 6, 2020, Onwuasor signed a one-year deal with the
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. He was placed on injured reserve on September 7, 2020. He was activated on November 18, 2020. He was placed back on injured reserve on November 28, 2020, after sustaining a hamstring injury in Week 11.


Las Vegas Raiders

On September 6, 2021, Onwuasor was signed to the
Las Vegas Raiders The Las Vegas Raiders are a professional American football team based in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The Raiders compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) West divis ...
practice squad. On November 17, 2021, Onwuasor was promoted to the active roster.


NFL career statistics


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Baltimore Ravens bioPortland State Vikings bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Onwuasor, Patrick 1992 births Living people Players of American football from Inglewood, California American football linebackers Portland State Vikings football players Baltimore Ravens players New York Jets players Las Vegas Raiders players