Marshall McFadden
Quick Facts
Biography
Marshall Maquel McFadden (born August 4, 1986) is an American football linebacker for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a reserve/future contract on January 18, 2012. He played college football at South Carolina State University.
College career
He played linebacker at South Carolina State. He finished the 2007 season with 12 tackles. He finished the 2008 season with 88 tackles, 5 sacks. He earned MEAC Defensive Player of the Week honors during the 2008 season.
Professional career
Pittsburgh Steelers
On January 18, 2012, he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers to a reserve/future contract. On August 31, 2012, He was released on the day of roster cuts. On September 1, 2012, He was signed to the practice squad. On November 15, 2012, He was promoted from the practice squad after the team placed linebacker Chris Carter on Injured Reserve. On November 20, 2012, He was released from the Steelers after they signed Wide Receiver Plaxico Burress and Quarterback Brian Hoyer. On November 21, He was signed to the practice squad.
Oakland Raiders
On September 2, 2013, he signed with the Oakland Raiders to a practice squad.
St. Louis Rams
On October 21, 2014, he was moved up to the Ram's active roster.