Chad Hansen: An NFL Journey

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St. Timothy Chad Hansen, born on January 18, 1995, is an American former professional football wide receiver.

Hansen grew up in Fillmore, California, and attended Moorpark High School. His parents are Sheri and Tim Hansen, and he has two younger sisters, Erika and Jules.


Chad Hansen with the New York Jets in 2017

College Career

Hansen's lone scholarship offer to play college football was from Idaho State University. As a true freshman at Idaho State in 2013, he played in 11 games and had 45 receptions for 501 yards and three touchdowns.

After the season, he transferred to the University of California, Berkeley, to join their team as a walk-on. After sitting out 2014, due to transfer rules, Hansen had 19 receptions for 249 yards and a touchdown over 10 games for the Golden Bears in 2015.

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Chad Hansen during his college years

NFL Career

Hansen was drafted by the Jets in the fourth round.

Here's a look at his journey through various NFL teams:

  • New York Jets: Drafted in the fourth round, Hansen played with the Jets in 2017.
  • New England Patriots: Hansen had a brief stint with the Patriots.
  • Tennessee Titans: He also spent time on the Titans' practice squad.
  • Denver Broncos: Hansen signed a future contract with the Broncos.
  • New Orleans Saints: Before the season started, Hansen was signed by the Saints.
  • Houston Texans: The Texans claimed Chad Hansen off waivers.
  • Detroit Lions: Lions signed free agent WR Chad Hansen.
  • Atlanta Falcons: Falcons signed S Shawn Williams to active roster, WR Chad Hansen to practice squad, make other moves.

Hansen signed with the St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL on March 8, 2023.

Key Moments and Transactions:

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  • The rookie performances of Bills CB Tre'Davious White and Jets S Jamal Adams were promising, to say the least.
  • Stephon Gilmore and Mike Gillislee left Buffalo this offseason for the AFC East juggernaut in New England.

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Transactions Timeline:

  • September 1, 2018: Jets Reach 53-Player Active Roster.
  • September 2, 2018: Patriots claim two players.
  • September 10, 2018: Patriots release WRs Chad Hansen and Riley McCarron; place RB Jeremy Hill on injured reserve.
  • November 13, 2018: Broncos Sign WR Chad Hansen To Practice Squad.
  • January 2, 2019: Broncos sign 10 players to future contracts.
  • May 2, 2019: Broncos Waive QB Garrett Grayson & WR Chad Hansen.
  • June 11, 2019: Saints sign Chad Hansen.
  • July 26, 2019: Texans claim Chad Hansen off waivers.
  • August 31, 2019: Texans trim roster to 53 players.
  • September 25, 2019: Texans place Senio Kelemete on IR, promote Tyrell Adams.
  • January 13, 2020: Texans sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts.
  • September 5, 2020: Roster Moves.
  • September 7, 2020: Texans Announce Roster Moves.
  • December 5, 2020: Houston Texans Transactions.
  • December 12, 2020: Houston Texans Transactions.
  • December 19, 2020: Houston Texans Transactions.
  • March 23, 2021: Houston Texans Transactions.

Chad Hansen's NFL Statistics:

The table below provides a summary of Chad Hansen's statistics during his NFL career.

Year Team Games Played Receptions Receiving Yards Touchdowns
2013 Idaho State 11 45 501 3
2015 California 10 19 249 1
2017 New York Jets 15 9 94 0
2020 Houston Texans 5 7 93 1

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