Jason Rader

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Originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Atlanta Falcons in 2004, but was released prior to the start of the season.

Signed with the Miami Dolphins on June 13, 2005. Was waived by Miami on September 3, but was signed to the practice squad on November 9.

Signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad on September 5, 2006.

Was waived by the Dolphins prior to the start of the 2007 season, but was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad on September 3, 2007.

Waived from the Patriots practice squad on September 30, 2007, but returned to the practice squad in mid November where he finished the season.

Signed by the Atlanta Falcons as a free agent on March 14, 2008.

Released by Atlanta on September 1, 2008 and was re-signed to the team on September 17.

Released by the Falcons on October 29, 2008 and signed by Atlanta as a free agent on November 26.

2008 Season
Saw action in five contests with one start and finished the season with one reception for 26 yards.

Caught his 26-yard reception in an overtime victory against Tampa Bay (12/14).

2007 Season
Spent the first four weeks of the 2007 season on the New England Patriots practice squad before being released by the team on September 30. Returned to the practice squad in mid November where he finished the regular season.

2006 Season
Spent seven games on the Dolphins 53-man roster and appeared in five contests including one start.

Made NFL debut in a reserve role against Buffalo (9/17).

Started his first career game when the Dolphins traveled to New York to play the Jets (10/15).

2005 Season
Spent the final eight games of the season on the Dolphins practice squad

2004 Season
Was in training camp with the Falcons before being waived prior to the start of the season.

COLLEGE
Played his final two seasons (2002-2003) at Marshall after transferring from Georgia, where he performed from 1999-2000.

Started 22 of 25 games at Marshall and caught 60 passes for 558 yards and five touchdowns.

Registered 30 receptions for 233 yards and three scores as a senior in 2003.

Appeared in 11 games, including one start for Georgia in 2002 and finished with two receptions for 31 yards.

PERSONAL
Attended St. Albans High School (West Virginia), where he lettered in football, basketball and track.

Majored in Sports Management.

Born Jason Randolph Rader on April 12, 1981.