{{Short description|American football player (born 1996)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Sean Chandler | image = WFT at Panthers (cropped).jpg | image_size = | alt = | caption = Chandler with the Carolina Panthers in 2021 | current_team = | number = | position = Safety | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|4|27|mf=y}} | birth_place = Camden, New Jersey, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | height_ft = 5 | height_in = 10 | weight_lbs = 200 | high_school = Brimm Medical Arts / Camden<br>(Camden, New Jersey) | college = Temple (2014–2017) | undraftedyear = 2018 | pastteams = * New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2020}}) * Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2022}}) * Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2023}})* * Washington Commanders ({{NFL Year|2023}})* | status = | highlights = | statweek = | statseason = | statlabel1 = Total tackles | statvalue1 = 96 | statlabel2 = Sacks | statvalue2 = 1.0 | statlabel3 = Forced fumbles | statvalue3 = 1 | statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries | statvalue4 = 2 | statlabel5 = Interceptions | statvalue5 = | pfr = ChanSe00 }}
'''Sean Chandler''' (born April 27, 1996) is an American professional football safety. He played college football at Temple and signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2018.
==Early life== Chandler grew up in Camden, New Jersey and attended Brimm Medical Arts High School, which did not offer sports teams; as such, under district policy, he played football for Camden High School,<ref>Narducci, Marc. [https://www.inquirer.com/philly/sports/colleges/temple/temple-sean-chandler-football-defensive-back-camden-homeless-shelters-20171026.html "Temple's Sean Chandler: From homeless shelters to football stardom"], ''The Philadelphia Inquirer'', October 26, 2017. Accessed October 10, 2019. "'Now I look back on it and see all the things I have overcome, and nothing can break me because nothing was as bad as that,' said Chandler, who attended Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School while playing for Camden."</ref> where he was named the ''Philadelphia Inquirer'' Defensive Player of the Year in 2013 after accumulating eight interceptions as a senior.<ref name="owlsports1">{{cite web|url=https://owlsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7348|title = Sean Chandler - Football}}</ref>
==College career== [[File:Sean Chandler (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|Chandler with Temple at the 2016 Military Bowl]]
Chandler was considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and chose Temple over an offer from Rutgers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2014/sean-chandler-29272 |title=Sean Chandler, 2014 Athlete - Rivals.com |publisher=N.rivals.com |date= |accessdate=2022-08-31}}</ref>
At Temple, Chandler played his freshman and sophomore seasons as a starting cornerback before becoming Temple's starting safety as a junior and senior. Chandler was an all-conference selection in 2015, 2016 and 2017. During his time at Temple, Chandler had 264 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss and 10 interceptions in 49 games.<ref name="owlsports1"/>
==Professional career== ===Pre-draft=== Coming out of Temple, Chandler was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine and was projected to be either a late-round or priority undrafted free agent selection in the 2018 NFL draft.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/sean-chandler?id=32462018-0002-5601-5235-6e37098ac157 |title=NFL Draft & Combine Profile - SEAN CHANDLER {{!}} NFL.com |website=www.nfl.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180405121837/https://www.nfl.com/prospects/sean-chandler?id=32462018-0002-5601-5235-6e37098ac157 |archive-date=2018-04-05}}</ref>
{{NFL predraft | height ft = 5 | height in = 10½ | weight = 205 | dash = 4.65 | shuttle = 4.62 | vertical = 34½ | broad ft = 9 | broad in = 11 | bench = 16 | wonderlic = | arm span = 30¾ | hand span = 8¼ | note = All values from 2018 NFL Combine<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/sean-chandler/32194348-4100-0000-348b-78a87837385b |title=Sean Chandler Combine Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=August 28, 2020}}</ref> }}
===New York Giants=== After going undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft, Chandler signed with the New York Giants as a rookie free agent on May 10, 2018. After a strong preseason, Chandler made the Giant's final 53-man roster.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sean Chandler has gone from homeless to standout Giants UDFA|url=https://247sports.com/nfl/new-york-giants/Article/Sean-Chandler-New-York-Giants-safety-makes-final-roster-118516620/|website=247sports.com|date=September 3, 2018}}</ref>
On November 5, 2019, Chandler was waived by the Giants and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Giants activate CB Sam Beal off injured reserve|url=https://www.giants.com/news/update-giants-activate-cb-sam-beal-off-injured-reserve|author=Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=November 5, 2019}}</ref> On December 10, he was re-signed to the active roster.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/07/new-york-giants-place-jabrill-peppers-on-ir-activate-kareem-martin/ |title=Giants place Jabrill Peppers on IR, activate Kareem Martin |website=Giants Wire (USA Today) |first=Dan |last=Benton |date=December 7, 2019 |accessdate=December 7, 2019}}</ref>
On September 6, 2020, Chandler was waived by the Giants,<ref>{{cite web|title=Giants claim 3 players as roster-building continues|url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-roster-adrian-colbert-jackson-barton-damion-ratley|author=Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=September 6, 2020}}</ref> and was signed to the team's practice squad two days later.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benton |first1=Dan |title=Giants sign safety Sean Chandler to practice squad |url=https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/08/new-york-giants-sign-safety-sean-chandler-practice-squad/ |website=Giants Wire |accessdate=8 September 2020 |date=8 September 2020}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on September 14 for the team's week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers,<ref>{{cite news |author=Williams, Charean |title=Giants activate Sean Chandler, Chad Slade from practice squad |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/09/14/giants-activate-sean-chandler-chad-slade-from-practice-squad/ |website=NBCSports.com |date=September 14, 2020 |accessdate=October 1, 2020}}</ref> and reverted to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite news |author=Kirkland, Jeevan |title=Giants return Sean Chandler, Chad Slade to practice squad |url=https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/16/new-york-giants-return-sean-chandler-chad-slade-practice-squad/ |website=USAToday.com |date=September 16, 2020 |accessdate=October 1, 2020}}</ref> He was elevated again on September 19 for the team's week 2 game against the Chicago Bears, and reverted to the practice squad again after the game.<ref>{{cite news |author=Hickey, Kevin |title=Giants promote DBs Sean Chandler, Ryan Lewis to active roster |url=https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/19/new-york-gaints-sean-chandler-rayn-lewis-active-roster/ |website=USAToday.com |date=September 19, 2020 |accessdate=October 5, 2020}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on October 2, 2020,<ref>{{cite news |title=Peppers to miss Rams game, Giants sign Chandler to roster |url=https://apnews.com/article/nfl-eric-tomlinson-new-york-giants-adrian-colbert-football-cb53fb37f5aab0aeea953ac01dc2913d |website=APNews.com |date=October 2, 2020 |accessdate=October 9, 2020}}</ref> but waived four days later and re-signed to the practice squad on October 8.<ref>{{cite news |author=Williams, Charean |title=Giants waive Sean Chandler, promote Eric Tomlinson |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/10/06/giants-waive-sean-chandler-promote-eric-tomlinson/ |website=NBCSports.com |date=October 6, 2020 |accessdate=October 9, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Benton, Dan |title=Giants re-sign Sean Chandler to practice squad |url=https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/08/new-york-giants-re-sign-sean-chandler-to-practice-squad/ |website=USAToday.com |date=October 8, 2020 |accessdate=October 9, 2020}}</ref>
===Carolina Panthers=== On October 23, 2020, Chandler was signed by the Carolina Panthers off the Giants practice squad. He was reunited with Panthers' head coach Matt Rhule, who previously served as his head coach at Temple.<ref>{{cite news |author=Simmons, Myles |title=Panthers officially sign safety Sean Chandler |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-officially-sign-safety-sean-chandler |website=Panthers.com |date=October 23, 2020 |accessdate=November 1, 2020}}</ref> Chandler was waived by the Panthers on November 21, 2020,<ref>{{cite news |title=Panthers make roster moves prior to Week 11 |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-make-roster-moves-prior-to-week-11 |website=Panthers.com |date=November 21, 2020 |accessdate=December 27, 2020}}</ref> and re-signed to the practice squad three days later.<ref>{{cite news |author=Weaver, Tim |title=Panthers host 2 running backs, 2 defensive backs for Tuesday tryouts |url=https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2020/11/24/panthers-tryouts-tavien-feaster-picasso-nelson-wes-hills-travis-reed/ |website=USAToday.com |date=November 24, 2020 |accessdate=December 29, 2020}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers on January 4, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers sign 14 players to reserve future contracts for 2021|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-sign-14-players-to-reserve-future-contracts-for-2021|author=Bryan, Will|website=Panthers.com|date=January 4, 2021}}</ref>
On March 15, 2022, Chandler signed a one-year contract extension with the Panthers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers agree to terms with Sean Chandler|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-agree-to-terms-with-sean-chandler|author=Gantt, Darin|website=Panthers.com|date=March 15, 2022}}</ref>
Chandler was suspended the first two games of the 2023 season for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.<ref>{{cite web |author=Williams |first=Charean |author-link=Charean Williams |date=March 6, 2023 |title=Sean Chandler suspended two games for violation of NFL’s PED policy |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/03/06/sean-chandler-suspended-two-games-for-violation-of-nfls-ped-policy/ |work=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}</ref>
===Arizona Cardinals=== On August 15, 2023, Chandler signed with the Arizona Cardinals.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Alper, Josh |date=2023-08-15 |title=Cardinals sign S Sean Chandler |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cardinals-sign-s-sean-chandler|access-date=2023-08-15 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> On August 28, Chandler was released by the Cardinals as part of final roster cuts before the start of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-release-colt-mccoy-as-final-cuts-begin|work=AZCardinals.com|title=Cardinals Release Colt McCoy As Final Cuts Begin|date=August 28, 2023|accessdate=August 28, 2023|first=Darren|last=Urban}}</ref>
===Washington Commanders=== On October 10, 2023, the Washington Commanders signed Chandler to their practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-place-darrick-forrest-jeremy-reaves-on-ir-among-multiple-roster-moves|work=Commanders.com|title=Commanders place Darrick Forrest, Jeremy Reaves on IR among multiple roster moves|date=October 10, 2023|accessdate=October 10, 2023|first=Zach|last=Selby}}</ref> He became a free agent when his practice squad contract expired after the season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/09/washington-commanders-roster-moves-futures-contract-2024-nfl-season/|newspaper=USA Today|title=The Commanders make some roster moves to conclude the 2023 season|date=January 9, 2024|author=Manning, Bryan}}</ref>
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==External links== *[http://www.owlsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7348 Temple Owls bio] *{{commonscatinline}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Chandler, Sean}} Category:Living people Category:1996 births Category:Players of American football from Camden, New Jersey Category:American football safeties Category:Camden High School (New Jersey) alumni Category:Temple Owls football players Category:New York Giants players Category:Carolina Panthers players Category:Arizona Cardinals players Category:Washington Commanders players