Charles Spencer
Encyclopedia
Charles J. Spencer, Jr. (born March 17, 1982 in Poughkeepsie, New York) is an American football
offensive tackle who is currently a free agent
. He was drafted by the Houston Texans
in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Pittsburgh
.
Spencer has also been a member of the Carolina Panthers
, Jacksonville Jaguars
and Florida Tuskers.
due to this injury as well. He was released on July 22, 2008.
. He was waived again on August 7, with Panthers head coach John Fox citing "conditioning and weight" as the reason.
. The move came a day after Jaguars offensive tackle Richard Collier
was shot and hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Collier was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list to make room for Spencer on the roster. He was waived on December 21 without having played a game for the Jaguars.
Spencer was re-signed to a future contract by the Jaguars on January 12, 2009. However, he was released on April 29, 2009.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
offensive tackle who is currently a free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
. He was drafted by the Houston Texans
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft
2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Panthers football
Pittsburgh Panthers football is the intercollegiate football team of the University of Pittsburgh, often referred to as "Pitt", located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Traditionally the most popular sport at the university, Pitt football has played at the highest level of American college football...
.
Spencer has also been a member of the Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
, Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and Florida Tuskers.
Houston Texans
Two games into the 2006 season, Spencer suffered a broken leg and was out for the year. He missed the entire 2007 season2007 Houston Texans season
The 2007 Houston Texans season began with the team trying to improve on their 6–10 record in 2006. This season marks the sixth year of existence for the Texans franchise as well as Reliant Stadium.-Offseason:...
due to this injury as well. He was released on July 22, 2008.
Carolina Panthers
A day after being waived by the Texans, Spencer was claimed off waivers by the Carolina PanthersCarolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
. He was waived again on August 7, with Panthers head coach John Fox citing "conditioning and weight" as the reason.
Jacksonville Jaguars
On September 3, 2008, Spencer was signed by the Jacksonville JaguarsJacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. The move came a day after Jaguars offensive tackle Richard Collier
Richard Collier
Richard Bernard Collier is a former professional American football player. He played offensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League from 2006–2008, until a shooting incident left him paralyzed from the waist down, ending his football career.Collier played college...
was shot and hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Collier was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list to make room for Spencer on the roster. He was waived on December 21 without having played a game for the Jaguars.
Spencer was re-signed to a future contract by the Jaguars on January 12, 2009. However, he was released on April 29, 2009.