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{{Infobox NFL player
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|name=Pierre Garçon
| name = Pierre Garçon
|image= Pierre Garcon 2017.jpg
| image = Pierre Garcon 2017.jpg
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|caption=Garçon with the 49ers in 2017
| caption = Garçon with the 49ers in 2017
|number=85, 88, 15
| number = 85, 88, 15
|position=[[Wide receiver]]
| position = [[Wide receiver]]
|birth_date= {{Birth date and age|1986|8|8}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|8|8}}
|birth_place=[[West Palm Beach, Florida]], U.S.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierre Garcon |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/pierregarcon/2346/profile |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Carmel, New York]], U.S.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierre Garcon Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GarcPi00.htm |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
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|weight_lbs=211
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|high_school=[[John I. Leonard Community High School|John I. Leonard]]<br/>([[Greenacres, Florida]])
| high_school = [[John I. Leonard Community High School|John I. Leonard]]<br/>([[Greenacres, Florida]])
|college={{ubl|[[Norwich University|Norwich]] (2004)|[[Mount Union Purple Raiders football|Mount Union]] (2005–2007)}}
| college = {{ubl|[[Norwich University|Norwich]] (2004)|[[Mount Union Purple Raiders football|Mount Union]] (2005–2007)}}
|draftyear=2008
| draftyear = 2008
|draftround=6
| draftround = 6
|draftpick=205
| draftpick = 205
|pastteams=
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* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2008}}–{{NFL Year|2011}})
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2008}}–{{NFL Year|2011}})
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2017}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2017}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
|highlights=
| highlights =
* [[List of NFL annual receptions leaders|NFL receptions leader]] (2013)
* [[List of NFL annual receptions leaders|NFL receptions leader]] (2013)
* 2× [[Division III (NCAA)|Division III]] [[All-American]] (2006, 2007)
* 2× [[Division III (NCAA)|Division III]] [[All-American]] (2006, 2007)
* 3× All-[[Ohio Athletic Conference|OAC]] (2005–2007)
* 3× All-[[Ohio Athletic Conference|OAC]] (2005–2007)
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|statlabel1=[[Reception (American football)|Receptions]]
| statlabel1 = [[Reception (American football)|Receptions]]
|statvalue1=628
| statvalue1 = 628
|statlabel2=[[Receiving yards]]
| statlabel2 = [[Receiving yards]]
|statvalue2=7,854
| statvalue2 = 7,854
|statlabel3=[[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]
| statlabel3 = [[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]
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'''Pierre Andre Garçon''' ({{IPAc-en|p|i|ˈ|ɛər|_|ɡ|ɑr|ˈ|s|oʊ|n}}; born August 8, 1986) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[wide receiver]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Norwich University]] and [[Mount Union Raiders football|Mount Union College]], and was selected by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in the sixth round of the [[2008 NFL Draft]]. He also played five seasons with the [[Washington Redskins]] and two seasons with the [[San Francisco 49ers]].
'''Pierre Andre Garçon''' ({{IPAc-en|p|i|ˈ|ɛər|_|ɡ|ɑr|ˈ|s|oʊ|n}}; born August 8, 1986) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[wide receiver]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Norwich University]] and [[Mount Union Raiders football|Mount Union College]], and was selected by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in the sixth round of the [[2008 NFL draft]]. He also played five seasons with the [[Washington Redskins]] and two seasons with the [[San Francisco 49ers]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
Garçon is of [[Haitian Americans|Haitian]] descent, and is bilingual, speaking French fluently.<ref>{{Cite web |title=These Days, Everybody's All-American Just May Be a Haitian |url=https://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB125987130978175269 |access-date=March 10, 2014}}</ref> Garçon attended [[John I. Leonard High School]] in [[Greenacres, Florida|Greenacres]], [[Florida]].<ref>[http://www.nfl.com/players/pierregarcon/profile?id=GAR115573 Pierre Garcon, WR for the Indianapolis Colts at]. Nfl.com. Retrieved on September 10, 2011.</ref> He earned two varsity letters in football. He also played soccer,<ref name="bio">[https://web.archive.org/web/20100317135235/http://www.pierregarconlive.com/bio.html Pierre Garcon – 85]. pierregarconlive.com</ref> playing for travel teams competing across the state and across the country. He was also known for his backflip after scoring goals.
Garçon is of [[Haitian Americans|Haitian]] descent, and is bilingual, speaking French fluently.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Millman |first=Joel |date=December 4, 2009 |title=These Days, Everybody's All-American Just May Be a Haitian |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB125987130978175269 |access-date=2024-05-14 |website=WSJ |language=en-US}}</ref> Garçon attended [[John I. Leonard High School]] in [[Greenacres, Florida|Greenacres]], [[Florida]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wagner |first=Jodie |date=March 18, 2016 |title=Football: Former John I. Leonard WR Pierre Garcon, now with Redskins, visits local elementary students |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/high-school/2016/03/18/football-former-john-i-leonard/7552041007/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=The Palm Beach Post |language=en-US}}</ref> He earned two varsity letters in football. He also played soccer,<ref name="bio">[https://web.archive.org/web/20100317135235/http://www.pierregarconlive.com/bio.html Pierre Garcon – 85]. pierregarconlive.com</ref> playing for travel teams competing across the state and across the country. He was also known for his backflip after scoring goals.


==College career==
==College career==
Garçon started his college career at [[Norwich University]] in [[Northfield, Vermont]]. As a freshman in 2004, he played in ten games and had 44 receptions for 1,017 yards and 13 touchdowns. Wanting to play in a more football oriented program, he transferred to [[Mount Union College]] in the [[Ohio Athletic Conference]]. He averaged over 60 catches, 1,000 yards and 15 touchdowns in his career as a Purple Raider. While at Mount Union he led the team to two consecutive [[NCAA Division III Football Championship]]s, falling just short of a third.<ref name=bio/> During his sophomore season in 2005, he earned [[Ohio Athletic Conference]] second-team honors after having 68 receptions for 1,196 yards and 16 touchdowns. As a junior, he was named to the Ohio Athletic Conference first-team and was the recipient of the Ed Sherman Award for the OAC's most outstanding receiver.<ref>[http://www.oac.org/documents/Football06Spec.Awards-All-OAC.pdf Ohio Athletic Conference] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720184047/http://www.oac.org/documents/Football06Spec.Awards-All-OAC.pdf |date=July 20, 2011 }}. (PDF) . Retrieved on September 10, 2011.</ref> That season, he was third in the nation with 1,212 receiving yards and had 67 receptions with 17 touchdowns. As a senior in 2007, Garçon was Ohio Athletic Conference first-team and was the recipient of the Ed Sherman Award, for the second time. He had 67 receptions for 955 yards and 14 touchdowns.<ref>[http://www.oac.org/documents/2008FBGuidecb.pdf 2008 Football Media Guide] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110611072809/http://www.oac.org/documents/2008FBGuidecb.pdf |date=June 11, 2011 }}. oac.org</ref>
Garçon started his college career at [[Norwich University]] in [[Northfield, Vermont]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wertlieb |first=Mitch |date=2010-02-03 |title=Colts Star Garcon Started Out At Norwich |url=https://archive.vpr.org/vpr-news/colts-star-garcon-started-out-at-norwich/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=VPR Archive |language=en-US}}</ref> As a freshman in 2004, he played in ten games and had 44 receptions for 1,017 yards and 13 touchdowns. Wanting to play in a more football oriented program, he transferred to [[Mount Union College]] in the [[Ohio Athletic Conference]]. He averaged over 60 catches, 1,000 yards and 15 touchdowns in his career as a Purple Raider. While at Mount Union he led the team to two consecutive [[NCAA Division III Football Championship]]s, falling just short of a third.<ref name=bio/> During his sophomore season in 2005, he earned [[Ohio Athletic Conference]] second-team honors after having 68 receptions for 1,196 yards and 16 touchdowns. As a junior, he was named to the Ohio Athletic Conference first-team and was the recipient of the Ed Sherman Award for the OAC's most outstanding receiver.<ref>[http://www.oac.org/documents/Football06Spec.Awards-All-OAC.pdf Ohio Athletic Conference] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720184047/http://www.oac.org/documents/Football06Spec.Awards-All-OAC.pdf |date=July 20, 2011 }}. (PDF) . Retrieved on September 10, 2011.</ref> That season, he was third in the nation with 1,212 receiving yards and had 67 receptions with 17 touchdowns. As a senior in 2007, Garçon was Ohio Athletic Conference first-team and was the recipient of the Ed Sherman Award, for the second time.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 14, 2021 |title=OAC Special Awards |url=https://mtun.sidearmsports.com/sports/2021/7/14/oac-special-awards.aspx |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=University of Mount Union |language=en}}</ref> He had 67 receptions for 955 yards and 14 touchdowns.<ref>[http://www.oac.org/documents/2008FBGuidecb.pdf 2008 Football Media Guide] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110611072809/http://www.oac.org/documents/2008FBGuidecb.pdf |date=June 11, 2011 }}. oac.org</ref>


During his time at Mount Union, he was teammates with future NFL wide receiver, [[Cecil Shorts|Cecil Shorts III]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hiatt |first=Gabe |date=December 2, 2013 |title=Pierre Garçon and Cecil Shorts III: The Pride Of Mount Union |url=http://blog.redskins.com/2013/12/02/pierre-garcon-and-cecil-shorts-iii-the-pride-of-mount-union/ |access-date=January 10, 2014 |website=Redskins.com}}</ref>
During his time at Mount Union, he was teammates with future NFL wide receiver, [[Cecil Shorts|Cecil Shorts III]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hiatt |first=Gabe |date=December 2, 2013 |title=Pierre Garçon and Cecil Shorts III: The Pride Of Mount Union |url=http://blog.redskins.com/2013/12/02/pierre-garcon-and-cecil-shorts-iii-the-pride-of-mount-union/ |access-date=January 10, 2014 |website=Redskins.com}}</ref>
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[[File:Pierre Garçon VOA.jpg|thumb|left|Garçon at [[Super Bowl XLIV]]'s media day]]
[[File:Pierre Garçon VOA.jpg|thumb|left|Garçon at [[Super Bowl XLIV]]'s media day]]

===Indianapolis Colts===
===Indianapolis Colts===
Garçon was drafted by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in the sixth round of the [[2008 NFL Draft]] with the 205th overall pick.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/draft.htm |access-date=May 12, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In Week 2 against the [[Minnesota Vikings]], he made his NFL debut. Later in Week 10 against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], he recorded his first reception. Garçon spent his rookie season as a backup receiver recording only four catches for 23 yards.
Garçon was drafted by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in the sixth round of the [[2008 NFL draft]] with the 205th overall pick.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/draft.htm |access-date=May 12, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In Week 2 against the [[Minnesota Vikings]], he made his NFL debut. Later in Week 10 against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], he recorded his first reception. Garçon spent his rookie season as a backup receiver recording only four catches for 23 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierre Garcon 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GarcPi00/gamelog/2008/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

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By the start of the [[2009 NFL season|2009 season]], Garçon was made [[Reggie Wayne]]'s back-up. After [[Anthony Gonzalez (politician)|Anthony Gonzalez]] was injured in the first game of the season, he took his place in the starting lineup. In Week 2 against the [[Miami Dolphins]], he had his first career start and recorded his first touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Miami Dolphins - September 21st, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200909210mia.htm |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In Week 13 against the Titans, he had six receptions for 136 yards in the victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts - December 6th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200912060clt.htm |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He continued to be a starter until a hand injury caused him to miss the last two games of the season. He displayed himself as a deep threat in [[Peyton Manning|Peyton Manning's]] offense, recording 47 receptions, 765 yards, and four touchdowns in his second season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierre Garcon 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GarcPi00/gamelog/2009/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


In [[2010 NFL season|2010]], Garçon had the starting spot most of the season with the exception for Week 3 and 4, where he was inactive for both games. In Week 6 against the [[Washington Redskins]], he made an impressive one-handed catch. By the end of the season, he had 67 receptions for 784 yards and six touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierre Garcon 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GarcPi00/gamelog/2010/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the Colts' [[2010–11 NFL playoffs#AFC: New York Jets 17, Indianapolis Colts 16|Wild Card Round]] loss to the Jets, he had five receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts - January 8th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101080clt.htm |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
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By the start of the [[2009 NFL season|2009 season]], Garçon was made [[Reggie Wayne]]'s back-up. After [[Anthony Gonzalez (politician)|Anthony Gonzalez]] was injured in the first game of the season, he took his place in the starting lineup. In Week 2 against the [[Miami Dolphins]], he had his first career start and recorded his first touchdown. He continued to be a starter until a hand injury caused him to miss the last two games of the season. He displayed himself as a deep threat in [[Peyton Manning|Peyton Manning's]] offense, recording 47 receptions, 765 yards, and four touchdowns in his second season.


Despite [[Peyton Manning]] being out the entire [[2011 NFL season|2011 season]] due to injury, Garçon had his best season with the Colts. In Week 4 against the Buccaneers, he had two receptions for 146 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - October 3rd, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110030tam.htm |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the following game, he had five receptions for 125 yards and two touchdowns in the loss to the Chiefs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Indianapolis Colts - October 9th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110090clt.htm |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In Week 13 against the Patriots, he had nine receptions for 150 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots - December 4th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201112040nwe.htm |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He started in all 16 games of the season and recorded 70 receptions, 947 receiving yards, and six touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierre Garcon 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GarcPi00/gamelog/2011/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
In [[2010 NFL season|2010]], Garçon had the starting spot most of the season with the exception for Week 3 and 4, where he was inactive for both games. In Week 6 against the [[Washington Redskins]], he made an impressive one-handed catch. By the end of the season, he had 67 receptions for 784 yards and six touchdowns. Despite [[Peyton Manning]] being out the entire [[2011 NFL season|2011 season]] due to injury, Garçon had his best season with the Colts. He started in all 16 games of the season and recorded 70 receptions, 947 receiving yards, and six touchdowns.


===Washington Redskins===
===Washington Redskins===
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====2012 season====
====2012 season====
On March 13, 2012, Garçon signed a five-year $42.5 million, $20.5 million guaranteed, contract with the [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Klemko |first=Robert |date=March 13, 2012 |title=Redskins add WRs Garcon, Morgan |work=[[USA Today]] |url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2012/03/pierre-garcon-says-he-will-sign-with-washington-redskins/1#.T2DAfnnNljw |access-date=March 14, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Campbell |first=Rich |date=March 14, 2012 |title=Garcon hopes to be key cog in Redskins' return to winning ways |work=WashingtonTimes.com |url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/mar/14/pierre-garcon-hopes-to-be-key-cog-in-redskins-retu/}}</ref>
On March 13, 2012, Garçon signed a five-year $42.5 million, $20.5 million guaranteed, contract with the [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Klemko |first=Robert |date=March 13, 2012 |title=Redskins add WRs Garcon, Morgan |work=[[USA Today]] |url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2012/03/pierre-garcon-says-he-will-sign-with-washington-redskins/1#.T2DAfnnNljw |access-date=March 14, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Campbell |first=Rich |date=March 14, 2012 |title=Garcon hopes to be key cog in Redskins' return to winning ways |work=WashingtonTimes.com |url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/mar/14/pierre-garcon-hopes-to-be-key-cog-in-redskins-retu/}}</ref>
He was the Redskins' first free agent signing for the [[2012 NFL season|2012 season]]. During the first OTA of the 2012 preseason, Garçon and [[Brandyn Thompson]] accidentally collided into coach [[Mike Shanahan]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Corbett |first=Jim |date=May 21, 2012 |title=Redskins' Mike Shanahan knocked to turf in collision |work=USAToday.com |url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2012/05/redskins-mike-shanahan-knocked-to-turf-in-collision/1#.T7wAt7_jcgw |access-date=May 23, 2012}}</ref> In the season opening 40-32 win against the [[New Orleans Saints]], he scored the first touchdown. After catching a 16-yard pass from [[Robert Griffin III]], Garçon ran for an additional 72 yards and a touchdown, which gave Griffin his first career touchdown.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Campbell |first=Rich |date=September 11, 2012 |title=Redskins - Saints Film Review: OFFENSE |work=WashingtonTimes.com |url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2012/sep/11/redskins-saints-film-review-offense/ |url-status=dead |access-date=September 12, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120912103359/http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2012/sep/11/redskins-saints-film-review-offense/ |archive-date=September 12, 2012}}</ref> Despite not playing for the entire second half of the game due to a foot injury, he finished with 109 yards on four receptions and one touchdown.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Whyno |first=Stephen |date=September 9, 2012 |title=Pierre Garcon's impact felt from the start |work=WashingtonTimes.com |url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/sep/9/pierre-garcons-impact-felt-from-the-start/ |access-date=September 12, 2012}}</ref> After missing several games due to the same foot injury, it was confirmed on October 25 that he had a [[plantar plate]] tear in the bottom of his right foot.<ref>{{Cite web |last=El-Bashir |first=Tarik |date=October 25, 2012 |title=Garçon confirms diagnosis of plantar plate tear |url=http://www.csnwashington.com/football-washington-redskins/talk/gar%C3%A7-confirms-diagnosis-plantar-plate-tear |access-date=October 25, 2012 |website=CSNWashington.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Whyno |first=Stephen |date=October 25, 2012 |title=Redskins' Pierre Garcon discusses foot injury, wants to avoid surgery |work=WashingtonTimes.com |url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/oct/25/redskins-pierre-garcon-foot-injury-plantar-plate/ |access-date=October 25, 2012}}</ref> In the Week 12 win against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] on Thanksgiving, he would score his second touchdown of the season after catching a 59-yard pass from Griffin III.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tinsman |first=Brian |date=November 22, 2012 |title=Redskins Score Texas-Sized Win, 38-31 |url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Score-Texas-Sized-Win-38-31/9c63b942-5134-4b19-86b4-2703d32e217e |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121128051123/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Score-Texas-Sized-Win-38-31/9c63b942-5134-4b19-86b4-2703d32e217e |archive-date=November 28, 2012 |access-date=November 22, 2012 |website=Redskins.com}}</ref> Garçon finished the season with 44 receptions on 67 targets for 633 yards and four touchdowns.
He was the Redskins' first free agent signing for the [[2012 NFL season|2012 season]]. During the first OTA of the 2012 preseason, Garçon and [[Brandyn Thompson]] accidentally collided into coach [[Mike Shanahan]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Corbett |first=Jim |date=May 21, 2012 |title=Redskins' Mike Shanahan knocked to turf in collision |work=USAToday.com |url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2012/05/redskins-mike-shanahan-knocked-to-turf-in-collision/1#.T7wAt7_jcgw |access-date=May 23, 2012}}</ref> In the season opening 40-32 win against the [[New Orleans Saints]], he scored the first touchdown. After catching a 16-yard pass from [[Robert Griffin III]], Garçon ran for an additional 72 yards and a touchdown, which gave Griffin his first career touchdown.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Campbell |first=Rich |date=September 11, 2012 |title=Redskins - Saints Film Review: OFFENSE |work=WashingtonTimes.com |url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2012/sep/11/redskins-saints-film-review-offense/ |url-status=dead |access-date=September 12, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120912103359/http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2012/sep/11/redskins-saints-film-review-offense/ |archive-date=September 12, 2012}}</ref> Despite not playing for the entire second half of the game due to a foot injury, he finished with 109 yards on four receptions and one touchdown.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Whyno |first=Stephen |date=September 9, 2012 |title=Pierre Garcon's impact felt from the start |work=WashingtonTimes.com |url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/sep/9/pierre-garcons-impact-felt-from-the-start/ |access-date=September 12, 2012}}</ref> After missing several games due to the same foot injury, it was confirmed on October 25 that he had a [[plantar plate]] tear in the bottom of his right foot.<ref>{{Cite web |last=El-Bashir |first=Tarik |date=October 25, 2012 |title=Garçon confirms diagnosis of plantar plate tear |url=http://www.csnwashington.com/football-washington-redskins/talk/gar%C3%A7-confirms-diagnosis-plantar-plate-tear |access-date=October 25, 2012 |website=CSNWashington.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Whyno |first=Stephen |date=October 25, 2012 |title=Redskins' Pierre Garcon discusses foot injury, wants to avoid surgery |work=WashingtonTimes.com |url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/oct/25/redskins-pierre-garcon-foot-injury-plantar-plate/ |access-date=October 25, 2012}}</ref> In the Week 12 win against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] on Thanksgiving, he would score his second touchdown of the season after catching a 59-yard pass from Griffin III.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tinsman |first=Brian |date=November 22, 2012 |title=Redskins Score Texas-Sized Win, 38-31 |url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Score-Texas-Sized-Win-38-31/9c63b942-5134-4b19-86b4-2703d32e217e |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121128051123/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Score-Texas-Sized-Win-38-31/9c63b942-5134-4b19-86b4-2703d32e217e |archive-date=November 28, 2012 |access-date=November 22, 2012 |website=Redskins.com}}</ref> Garçon finished the season with 44 receptions on 67 targets for 633 yards and four touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierre Garcon 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GarcPi00/gamelog/2012/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


====2013 season====
====2013 season====
[[File:Pierre Garçon.jpg|thumb|250px|Garçon running an end-around in [[2013 Washington Redskins season|2013]] game against the [[2013 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]].]]
[[File:Pierre Garçon.jpg|thumb|250px|Garçon running an end-around in [[2013 Washington Redskins season|2013]] against the [[2013 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]].]]
In the Week 9 win against the [[San Diego Chargers]], Garçon achieved a new career-high of 172 receiving yards in a single game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hiatt |first=Gabe |date=November 4, 2013 |title=Garçon's Career Day: No Target Too Tough |url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Gar%C3%A7ons-Career-Day-No-Target-Too-Tough/f94b8b74-3148-4b4e-8b86-64856af46f7e |access-date=November 11, 2013 |website=Redskins.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tinsman |first=Brian |date=November 11, 2013 |title=Garçon Unimpressed With Stellar Stat Line |url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Gar%C3%A7on-Unimpressed-With-Stellar-Stat-Line/a0f08b7c-b613-4c9c-b8e4-11cf25b62b70 |access-date=November 11, 2013 |website=Redskins.com}}</ref> During the Week 16 game against the [[Dallas Cowboys]], he broke the Redskins' all-time franchise record for receptions in a single season, previously held by [[Art Monk]] with 106 receptions set in [[1984 Washington Redskins season|1984]], with 107 receptions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czarda |first=Stephen |date=December 23, 2013 |title=Garçon Seizes Spot In History Books |url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Gar%C3%A7on-Seizes-Spot-In-History-Books/1f1d4363-ad86-446b-b232-11603f6e53ad |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111054400/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Gar%C3%A7on-Seizes-Spot-In-History-Books/1f1d4363-ad86-446b-b232-11603f6e53ad |archive-date=January 11, 2014 |access-date=January 10, 2014 |website=Redskins.com}}</ref> At the end of the [[2013 NFL season|2013 season]], Garçon extended the record to 113 receptions, as well as finishing with a new career high of 1,346 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tinsman |first=Brian |date=December 30, 2013 |title=Redskins-Giants Monday Stats Pack |url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Giants-Monday-Stats-Pack/85dd23bb-317a-4778-903d-67a0df54d244 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140105134805/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Giants-Monday-Stats-Pack/85dd23bb-317a-4778-903d-67a0df54d244 |archive-date=January 5, 2014 |access-date=January 10, 2014 |website=Redskins.com}}</ref> His 184 targets ranked No. 1 among NFL wide receivers in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierre Garcon Advanced Stats and Metrics Profile: Targets |url=http://www.playerprofiler.com/nfl/pierre-garcon |website=PlayerProfiler.com}}</ref> On the [[NFL Network|NFL Network's]] [[NFL Top 100|Top 100 Players of 2014]], Garçon was voted the 80th best player (overall) in the league by his peers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top 100 Players of 2013 - NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/top100/2014#video=0ap2000000363057 |access-date=October 13, 2014 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
In Week 2 of the 2013 season, Garçon had eight receptions for 143 yards and a touchdown in a loss to the Packers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at Green Bay Packers - September 15th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309150gnb.htm |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the Week 9 win against the [[San Diego Chargers]], Garçon achieved a new career-high of 172 receiving yards in a single game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hiatt |first=Gabe |date=November 4, 2013 |title=Garçon's Career Day: No Target Too Tough |url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Gar%C3%A7ons-Career-Day-No-Target-Too-Tough/f94b8b74-3148-4b4e-8b86-64856af46f7e |access-date=November 11, 2013 |website=Redskins.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tinsman |first=Brian |date=November 11, 2013 |title=Garçon Unimpressed With Stellar Stat Line |url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Gar%C3%A7on-Unimpressed-With-Stellar-Stat-Line/a0f08b7c-b613-4c9c-b8e4-11cf25b62b70 |access-date=November 11, 2013 |website=Redskins.com}}</ref> During the Week 16 game against the [[Dallas Cowboys]], he broke the Redskins' all-time franchise record for receptions in a single season, previously held by [[Art Monk]] with 106 receptions set in [[1984 Washington Redskins season|1984]], with 107 receptions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czarda |first=Stephen |date=December 23, 2013 |title=Garçon Seizes Spot In History Books |url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Gar%C3%A7on-Seizes-Spot-In-History-Books/1f1d4363-ad86-446b-b232-11603f6e53ad |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111054400/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Gar%C3%A7on-Seizes-Spot-In-History-Books/1f1d4363-ad86-446b-b232-11603f6e53ad |archive-date=January 11, 2014 |access-date=January 10, 2014 |website=Redskins.com}}</ref> At the end of the [[2013 NFL season|2013 season]], Garçon extended the record to 113 receptions, as well as finishing with a new career high of 1,346 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierre Garcon 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GarcPi00/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tinsman |first=Brian |date=December 30, 2013 |title=Redskins-Giants Monday Stats Pack |url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Giants-Monday-Stats-Pack/85dd23bb-317a-4778-903d-67a0df54d244 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140105134805/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Giants-Monday-Stats-Pack/85dd23bb-317a-4778-903d-67a0df54d244 |archive-date=January 5, 2014 |access-date=January 10, 2014 |website=Redskins.com}}</ref> His 181 targets tied with Andre Johnson for most in the 2013 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Receiving |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/receiving.htm |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On the [[NFL Network|NFL Network's]] [[NFL Top 100|Top 100 Players of 2014]], Garçon was voted the 80th best player (overall) in the league by his peers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top 100 Players of 2013 - NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/top100/2014#video=0ap2000000363057 |access-date=October 13, 2014 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>


====2014 season====
====2014 season====
[[File:Pierre Garçon September 2015.jpg|thumb|left|Garçon with the Washington Redskins in September 2015]]
[[File:Pierre Garçon September 2015.jpg|thumb|left|Garçon with the Washington Redskins in September 2015]]
In the Week 7 win against the [[2014 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]], after catching a short pass from quarterback [[Colt McCoy]], Garçon ran the ball in for a 70-yard touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kuharsky |first=Paul |date=January 14, 2015 |title=Defining moment No. 6: Pierre Garcon's 70-yard touchdown |url=http://espn.go.com/blog/tennessee-titans/post/_/id/12094/defining-moment-no-7-pierre-garcons-70-yard-touchdown |access-date=March 12, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Garçon finished the season with 68 receptions on 105 targets for 752 yards and three touchdowns.
In Week 3 against the Eagles, Garçon had 11 receptions for 138 yards in the 37–34 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles - September 21st, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409210phi.htm |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the Week 7 win against the [[2014 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]], after catching a short pass from quarterback [[Colt McCoy]], Garçon ran the ball in for a 70-yard touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kuharsky |first=Paul |date=January 14, 2015 |title=Defining moment No. 6: Pierre Garcon's 70-yard touchdown |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/tennessee-titans/post/_/id/12094/defining-moment-no-7-pierre-garcons-70-yard-touchdown |access-date=March 12, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Garçon finished the season with 68 receptions on 105 targets for 752 yards and three touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierre Garcon 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GarcPi00/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


====2015 season====
====2015 season====
Garçon opened the 2015 season behind [[DeSean Jackson]] with [[Kirk Cousins]] as the starting quarterback for the team. After Jackson injured his hamstring in the Week 1 loss against the [[Miami Dolphins]], Garçon moved into the WR1 position and quickly developed a strong trust with Cousins, due to his toughness when being hit along with a knack for finding the ball in traffic. This was evident as Garçon caught the game-winning touchdown in Week 4 against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], which was caught as he was hit by two defenders.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Can't-Miss Play: Garcon incredible catch for late TD |url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-cant-miss-plays/0ap3000000549182/Can-t-Miss-Play-Garcon-incredible-catch-for-late-TD |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Garçon continued to make tough catches for the team throughout the season, and posted a 60% first-down catch rate in an effort to push the Redskins to the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierre Garcon - Player Charts, Stats and Analysis - SportingCharts.com |url=http://www.sportingcharts.com/nfl/players/399939/pierre-garcon/#Receiving+Yards$GameType=279588574&SeasonMax=9999&SeasonMin=1990 |website=www.sportingcharts.com}}</ref> In the last three games, Garçon's production increased, catching a touchdown in each of those games, including a 39-yard score in their season finale against the [[Dallas Cowboys]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=NFL |date=January 3, 2016 |title=Don't Mess with Captain Kirk! Cousins & Garcon for a 39-yard TD - Redskins vs. Cowboys - NFL |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlaln2dpJis |via=YouTube}}</ref> In the Redskins wild-card postseason matchup against the [[Green Bay Packers]], Garçon posted 5 receptions for 70 yards. He finished the season with 77 receptions on 118 targets for 847 yards and 6 touchdowns (including the postseason).
Garçon opened the 2015 season behind [[DeSean Jackson]] with [[Kirk Cousins]] as the starting quarterback for the team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 Washington Redskins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/2015.htm |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> After Jackson injured his hamstring in the Week 1 loss against the [[Miami Dolphins]], Garçon moved into the WR1 position and quickly developed a strong trust with Cousins, due to his toughness when being hit along with a knack for finding the ball in traffic. This was evident as Garçon caught the game-winning touchdown in Week 4 against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], which was caught as he was hit by two defenders.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Can't-Miss Play: Garcon incredible catch for late TD |url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-cant-miss-plays/0ap3000000549182/Can-t-Miss-Play-Garcon-incredible-catch-for-late-TD |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Garçon continued to make tough catches for the team throughout the season, and posted a 60% first-down catch rate in an effort to push the Redskins to the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierre Garcon - Player Charts, Stats and Analysis - SportingCharts.com |url=http://www.sportingcharts.com/nfl/players/399939/pierre-garcon/#Receiving+Yards$GameType=279588574&SeasonMax=9999&SeasonMin=1990 |website=www.sportingcharts.com}}</ref> In the last three games, Garçon's production increased, catching a touchdown in each of those games, including a 39-yard score in their season finale against the [[Dallas Cowboys]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Washington Redskins - December 20th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512200was.htm |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles - December 26th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512260phi.htm |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys - January 3rd, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601030dal.htm |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the Redskins' postseason matchup against the [[Green Bay Packers]], Garçon posted five receptions for 70 yards in the 35–18 [[2015–16 NFL playoffs#NFC: Green Bay Packers 35, Washington Redskins 18|Wild Card Round]] loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Green Bay Packers at Washington Redskins - January 10th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601100was.htm |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He finished the season with 77 receptions on 118 targets for 847 yards and 6 touchdowns (including the postseason).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierre Garcon 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GarcPi00/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


====2016 season====
====2016 season====


In a game against the [[Cleveland Browns]] on October 2, 2016, Garçon caught his 500th career reception.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 7, 2016 |editor-last=Tesfatsion, Master |title=Pierre Garcon Reflects On 500 Career Receptions |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/10/07/pierre-garcon-reflects-on-500-career-receptions/ |access-date=October 23, 2016 |website=Washington Post}}</ref> Garçon finished the season with 79 receptions on 116 targets for 1,041 yards and three touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierre Garcon 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GarcPi00/gamelog/2016 |access-date=November 4, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
In a game against the [[Cleveland Browns]] on October 2, 2016, Garçon caught his 500th career reception.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tesfatsion |first=Master |date=October 7, 2016 |title=Pierre Garcon Reflects On 500 Career Receptions |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/10/07/pierre-garcon-reflects-on-500-career-receptions/ |access-date=October 23, 2016 |website=Washington Post}}</ref> In Week 11, against the Packers, he had six receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Washington Redskins - November 20th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611200was.htm |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Garçon finished the season with 79 receptions on 116 targets for 1,041 yards and three touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierre Garcon 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GarcPi00/gamelog/2016 |access-date=November 4, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


===San Francisco 49ers===
===San Francisco 49ers===
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On March 9, 2017, Garçon signed a five-year, $47.5 million contract with the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 9, 2017 |title=49ers Agree to Terms with Seven Free Agents |url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Agree-to-Terms-with-Seven-Free-Agents/27ef0da5-47b8-4a0f-96d5-d6c61d929fb6 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214161411/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Agree-to-Terms-with-Seven-Free-Agents/27ef0da5-47b8-4a0f-96d5-d6c61d929fb6 |archive-date=December 14, 2017 |website=49ers.com}}</ref>
On March 9, 2017, Garçon signed a five-year, $47.5 million contract with the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 9, 2017 |title=49ers Agree to Terms with Seven Free Agents |url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Agree-to-Terms-with-Seven-Free-Agents/27ef0da5-47b8-4a0f-96d5-d6c61d929fb6 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214161411/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Agree-to-Terms-with-Seven-Free-Agents/27ef0da5-47b8-4a0f-96d5-d6c61d929fb6 |archive-date=December 14, 2017 |website=49ers.com}}</ref>


On September 10, 2017, in his 49ers debut, Garçon had six receptions for 81 yards in the season opening 23–3 loss to the [[2017 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at San Francisco 49ers - September 10th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100sfo.htm |access-date=October 7, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> He started the first eight games of the season recording 40 catches for 500 yards before suffering a neck injury. He was placed on injured reserve on November 4, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 4, 2017 |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-Roster-Moves/e7bb1dd4-f0e0-4871-a07f-01ee8f0eef00 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302221609/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-Roster-Moves/e7bb1dd4-f0e0-4871-a07f-01ee8f0eef00 |archive-date=March 2, 2018 |website=49ers.com}}</ref>
On September 10, 2017, in his 49ers debut, Garçon had six receptions for 81 yards in the season opening 23–3 loss to the [[2017 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at San Francisco 49ers - September 10th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100sfo.htm |access-date=October 7, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> In Week 3, against the Rams, he had seven receptions for 142 yards in the 41–39 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers - September 21st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709210sfo.htm |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He started the first eight games of the season recording 40 catches for 500 yards before suffering a neck injury.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierre Garcon 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GarcPi00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Biderman |first=Chris |date=2017-11-03 |title=Pierre Garçon suffers season-ending neck injury |url=https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2017/11/02/pierre-garcon-suffers-season-ending-neck-injury/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Niners Wire|publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on November 4, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 4, 2017 |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-Roster-Moves/e7bb1dd4-f0e0-4871-a07f-01ee8f0eef00 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302221609/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-Roster-Moves/e7bb1dd4-f0e0-4871-a07f-01ee8f0eef00 |archive-date=March 2, 2018 |website=49ers.com}}</ref>


On December 11, 2018, Garçon was placed on injured reserve for the second year in a row after undergoing knee surgery.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 11, 2018 |title=49ers Sign S Tyree Robinson, Announce Other Roster Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-s-tyree-robinson-announce-other-roster-moves |access-date=July 9, 2023 |website=49ers.com}}</ref> He finished the season with 24 receptions for 286 yards and one touchdown.
On December 11, 2018, Garçon was placed on injured reserve for the second year in a row after undergoing knee surgery.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 11, 2018 |title=49ers Sign S Tyree Robinson, Announce Other Roster Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-s-tyree-robinson-announce-other-roster-moves |access-date=July 9, 2023 |website=49ers.com}}</ref> He finished the season with 24 receptions for 286 yards and one touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pierre Garcon 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GarcPi00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


On February 14, 2019, the 49ers declined the option on Garçon's contract, making him a free agent at the start of the new league year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 7, 2019 |title=49ers decline contract option on wide receiver Pierre Garcon |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/03/07/49ers-decline-contract-option-on-wide-receiver-pierre-garcon/39163897/ |access-date=July 9, 2023 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>
On February 14, 2019, the 49ers declined the option on Garçon's contract, making him a free agent at the start of the new league year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 7, 2019 |title=49ers decline contract option on wide receiver Pierre Garcon |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/03/07/49ers-decline-contract-option-on-wide-receiver-pierre-garcon/39163897/ |access-date=July 9, 2023 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>
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Pierre Garçon
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Garçon with the 49ers in 2017
No. 85, 88, 15
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1986-08-08) August 8, 1986 (age 38)
Carmel, New York, U.S.[1]
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:211 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:John I. Leonard
(Greenacres, Florida)
College:
NFL draft:2008 / round: 6 / pick: 205
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:628
Receiving yards:7,854
Receiving touchdowns:38
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Pierre Andre Garçon (/piˈɛər ɡɑːrˈsoʊn/; born August 8, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Norwich University and Mount Union College, and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft. He also played five seasons with the Washington Redskins and two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers.

Early life

[edit]

Garçon is of Haitian descent, and is bilingual, speaking French fluently.[2] Garçon attended John I. Leonard High School in Greenacres, Florida.[3] He earned two varsity letters in football. He also played soccer,[4] playing for travel teams competing across the state and across the country. He was also known for his backflip after scoring goals.

College career

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Garçon started his college career at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont.[5] As a freshman in 2004, he played in ten games and had 44 receptions for 1,017 yards and 13 touchdowns. Wanting to play in a more football oriented program, he transferred to Mount Union College in the Ohio Athletic Conference. He averaged over 60 catches, 1,000 yards and 15 touchdowns in his career as a Purple Raider. While at Mount Union he led the team to two consecutive NCAA Division III Football Championships, falling just short of a third.[4] During his sophomore season in 2005, he earned Ohio Athletic Conference second-team honors after having 68 receptions for 1,196 yards and 16 touchdowns. As a junior, he was named to the Ohio Athletic Conference first-team and was the recipient of the Ed Sherman Award for the OAC's most outstanding receiver.[6] That season, he was third in the nation with 1,212 receiving yards and had 67 receptions with 17 touchdowns. As a senior in 2007, Garçon was Ohio Athletic Conference first-team and was the recipient of the Ed Sherman Award, for the second time.[7] He had 67 receptions for 955 yards and 14 touchdowns.[8]

During his time at Mount Union, he was teammates with future NFL wide receiver, Cecil Shorts III.[9]

Garçon also ran track at Mount Union, where he recorded personal bests of 10.61 seconds in the 100 meters and 21.69 seconds in the 200 meters.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+7⁄8 in
(1.83 m) 		210 lb
(95 kg) 		31+1⁄8 in
(0.79 m) 		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 4.48 s 1.57 s 2.57 s 4.19 s 6.90 s 36.5 in
(0.93 m)		 10 ft 5 in
(3.18 m)		 20 reps
All values from NFL Combine[10]
Garçon at Super Bowl XLIV's media day

Indianapolis Colts

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Garçon was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft with the 205th overall pick.[11] In Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings, he made his NFL debut. Later in Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he recorded his first reception. Garçon spent his rookie season as a backup receiver recording only four catches for 23 yards.[12]

By the start of the 2009 season, Garçon was made Reggie Wayne's back-up. After Anthony Gonzalez was injured in the first game of the season, he took his place in the starting lineup. In Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins, he had his first career start and recorded his first touchdown.[13] In Week 13 against the Titans, he had six receptions for 136 yards in the victory.[14] He continued to be a starter until a hand injury caused him to miss the last two games of the season. He displayed himself as a deep threat in Peyton Manning's offense, recording 47 receptions, 765 yards, and four touchdowns in his second season.[15]

In 2010, Garçon had the starting spot most of the season with the exception for Week 3 and 4, where he was inactive for both games. In Week 6 against the Washington Redskins, he made an impressive one-handed catch. By the end of the season, he had 67 receptions for 784 yards and six touchdowns.[16] In the Colts' Wild Card Round loss to the Jets, he had five receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown.[17]

Despite Peyton Manning being out the entire 2011 season due to injury, Garçon had his best season with the Colts. In Week 4 against the Buccaneers, he had two receptions for 146 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.[18] In the following game, he had five receptions for 125 yards and two touchdowns in the loss to the Chiefs.[19] In Week 13 against the Patriots, he had nine receptions for 150 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.[20] He started in all 16 games of the season and recorded 70 receptions, 947 receiving yards, and six touchdowns.[21]

Washington Redskins

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2012 season

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On March 13, 2012, Garçon signed a five-year $42.5 million, $20.5 million guaranteed, contract with the Washington Redskins.[22][23] He was the Redskins' first free agent signing for the 2012 season. During the first OTA of the 2012 preseason, Garçon and Brandyn Thompson accidentally collided into coach Mike Shanahan.[24] In the season opening 40-32 win against the New Orleans Saints, he scored the first touchdown. After catching a 16-yard pass from Robert Griffin III, Garçon ran for an additional 72 yards and a touchdown, which gave Griffin his first career touchdown.[25] Despite not playing for the entire second half of the game due to a foot injury, he finished with 109 yards on four receptions and one touchdown.[26] After missing several games due to the same foot injury, it was confirmed on October 25 that he had a plantar plate tear in the bottom of his right foot.[27][28] In the Week 12 win against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, he would score his second touchdown of the season after catching a 59-yard pass from Griffin III.[29] Garçon finished the season with 44 receptions on 67 targets for 633 yards and four touchdowns.[30]

2013 season

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Garçon running an end-around in 2013 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

In Week 2 of the 2013 season, Garçon had eight receptions for 143 yards and a touchdown in a loss to the Packers.[31] In the Week 9 win against the San Diego Chargers, Garçon achieved a new career-high of 172 receiving yards in a single game.[32][33] During the Week 16 game against the Dallas Cowboys, he broke the Redskins' all-time franchise record for receptions in a single season, previously held by Art Monk with 106 receptions set in 1984, with 107 receptions.[34] At the end of the 2013 season, Garçon extended the record to 113 receptions, as well as finishing with a new career high of 1,346 yards.[35][36] His 181 targets tied with Andre Johnson for most in the 2013 season.[37] On the NFL Network's Top 100 Players of 2014, Garçon was voted the 80th best player (overall) in the league by his peers.[38]

2014 season

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Garçon with the Washington Redskins in September 2015

In Week 3 against the Eagles, Garçon had 11 receptions for 138 yards in the 37–34 loss.[39] In the Week 7 win against the Tennessee Titans, after catching a short pass from quarterback Colt McCoy, Garçon ran the ball in for a 70-yard touchdown.[40] Garçon finished the season with 68 receptions on 105 targets for 752 yards and three touchdowns.[41]

2015 season

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Garçon opened the 2015 season behind DeSean Jackson with Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback for the team.[42] After Jackson injured his hamstring in the Week 1 loss against the Miami Dolphins, Garçon moved into the WR1 position and quickly developed a strong trust with Cousins, due to his toughness when being hit along with a knack for finding the ball in traffic. This was evident as Garçon caught the game-winning touchdown in Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles, which was caught as he was hit by two defenders.[43] Garçon continued to make tough catches for the team throughout the season, and posted a 60% first-down catch rate in an effort to push the Redskins to the playoffs.[44] In the last three games, Garçon's production increased, catching a touchdown in each of those games, including a 39-yard score in their season finale against the Dallas Cowboys.[45][46][47] In the Redskins' postseason matchup against the Green Bay Packers, Garçon posted five receptions for 70 yards in the 35–18 Wild Card Round loss.[48] He finished the season with 77 receptions on 118 targets for 847 yards and 6 touchdowns (including the postseason).[49]

2016 season

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In a game against the Cleveland Browns on October 2, 2016, Garçon caught his 500th career reception.[50] In Week 11, against the Packers, he had six receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown.[51] Garçon finished the season with 79 receptions on 116 targets for 1,041 yards and three touchdowns.[52]

San Francisco 49ers

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Garçon catching a pass in a game against his former team, the Redskins in 2017.

On March 9, 2017, Garçon signed a five-year, $47.5 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers.[53]

On September 10, 2017, in his 49ers debut, Garçon had six receptions for 81 yards in the season opening 23–3 loss to the Carolina Panthers.[54] In Week 3, against the Rams, he had seven receptions for 142 yards in the 41–39 loss.[55] He started the first eight games of the season recording 40 catches for 500 yards before suffering a neck injury.[56][57] He was placed on injured reserve on November 4, 2017.[58]

On December 11, 2018, Garçon was placed on injured reserve for the second year in a row after undergoing knee surgery.[59] He finished the season with 24 receptions for 286 yards and one touchdown.[60]

On February 14, 2019, the 49ers declined the option on Garçon's contract, making him a free agent at the start of the new league year.[61]

NFL career statistics

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Year Team Games Receiving
GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
2008 IND 14 0 4 23 5.8 12 0
2009 IND 14 13 47 765 16.3 66 4
2010 IND 14 14 67 784 11.7 57T 6
2011 IND 16 16 70 947 13.5 87T 6
2012 WAS 10 10 44 633 14.4 88T 4
2013 WAS 16 16 113 1,346 11.9 53T 5
2014 WAS 16 14 68 752 11.1 70T 3
2015 WAS 16 16 72 777 10.8 39T 6
2016 WAS 16 16 79 1,041 13.2 70T 3
2017 SF 8 8 40 500 12.5 59 0
2018 SF 8 8 24 286 11.9 25 1
Career 148 131 628 7,854 12.5 88T 38

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