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|college = [[Texas Longhorns football|Texas]]
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* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})*
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})*
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* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
* [[Los Angeles Chargers]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})
* Los Angeles Chargers ({{NFL Year|2018}})
* [[San Antonio Commanders]] ({{AAF Year|2019}})
* [[San Antonio Commanders]] ({{AAF Year|2019}})
* [[New Jersey Generals (2022)|New Jersey Generals]] ({{USFL Year|2022}}–present)
* [[New Jersey Generals (2022)|New Jersey Generals]] ({{USFL Year|2022}})
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'''Nick Rose''' (born May 5, 1994) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[placekicker]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Texas Longhorns football|Texas]] and was signed by the [[Atlanta Falcons]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2016.
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| birth_place = [[Oahu, Hawaii]]
| death_date =
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'''Nick Rose''' (born May 5, 1994) is an [[American football]] [[placekicker]] for the [[New Jersey Generals (2022)|New Jersey Generals]] of the [[United States Football League (2022)|United States Football League]] (USFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Texas Longhorns football|Texas]] and was signed by the [[Atlanta Falcons]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2016.


== College career ==
== College career ==
In 2012, Rose kicked a career-high 11 [[Kickoff (gridiron football)|kickoffs]] against [[Ole Miss Rebels football|Ole Miss]] and a season-high 6 [[touchback]]s against [[Baylor Bears football|Baylor]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Nick Rose - 2014 Football |url=http://www.texassports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5184 |access-date=May 22, 2016}}</ref>
In 2012, Rose kicked a career-high 11 [[Kickoff (gridiron football)|kickoffs]] against [[Ole Miss Rebels football|Ole Miss]] and a season-high 6 [[touchback]]s against [[Baylor Bears football|Baylor]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Nick Rose 2014 Football |url=http://www.texassports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5184 |access-date=May 22, 2016}}</ref>


In 2013, Rose kicked a season-high 10 [[Kickoff (gridiron football)|kickoffs]] against [[West Virginia Mountaineers football|West Virginia]] and a season-high 5 [[touchback]]s against [[Texas Tech Red Raiders football|Texas Tech]].<ref name=":0" />
In 2013, Rose kicked a season-high 10 [[Kickoff (gridiron football)|kickoffs]] against [[West Virginia Mountaineers football|West Virginia]] and a season-high 5 [[touchback]]s against [[Texas Tech Red Raiders football|Texas Tech]].<ref name=":0" />


Rose became the starting [[placekicker]] and [[kickoff specialist]] in the 2014 season. Rose kicked a season-high 9 [[Kickoff (gridiron football)|kickoffs]], a career-high 8 [[touchback]]s, and converted a season-high 6 [[Conversion (gridiron football)|extra points]] against [[Iowa State Cyclones football|Iowa State]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Iowa State vs. Texas - Box Score - October 18, 2014 - ESPN |url=http://espn.go.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547875 |access-date=May 22, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Rose kicked a career-high three [[field goal]]s and a season-long 51-yard [[field goal]] against [[Oklahoma State Cowboys football|Oklahoma State]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Texas vs. Oklahoma State - Box Score - November 15, 2014 - ESPN |url=http://espn.go.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547891 |access-date=May 22, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Rose finished the 2014 season converting 14-21 (67%) [[field goal]]s and 30-of-32 (94%) [[Conversion (gridiron football)|extra points]] for 72 total points.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Sports |first=Fox |title=Nick Rose Stats - Season & Career Statistics |url=http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/nick-rose-player-stats |access-date=May 22, 2016 |website=www.foxsports.com}}</ref>
Rose became the starting [[placekicker]] and [[kickoff specialist]] in the 2014 season. Rose kicked a season-high 9 [[Kickoff (gridiron football)|kickoffs]], a career-high 8 [[touchback]]s, and converted a season-high 6 [[Conversion (gridiron football)|extra points]] against [[Iowa State Cyclones football|Iowa State]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Iowa State vs. Texas Box Score October 18, 2014 ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547875 |access-date=May 22, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Rose kicked a career-high three [[field goal]]s and a season-long 51-yard [[field goal]] against [[Oklahoma State Cowboys football|Oklahoma State]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Texas vs. Oklahoma State Box Score November 15, 2014 ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400547891 |access-date=May 22, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Rose finished the 2014 season converting 14-21 (67%) [[field goal]]s and 30-of-32 (94%) [[Conversion (gridiron football)|extra points]] for 72 total points.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Sports |first=Fox |title=Nick Rose Stats Season & Career Statistics |url=http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/nick-rose-player-stats |access-date=May 22, 2016 |website=www.foxsports.com}}</ref>


In 2015, Rose kicked a season-high 10 [[Kickoff (gridiron football)|kickoffs]], a season-high 8 [[touchback]]s, and converted a career-high 8 [[Conversion (gridiron football)|extra points]] against [[Kansas Jayhawks football|Kansas]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas vs. Texas - Box Score - November 7, 2015 - ESPN |url=http://espn.go.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400763452 |access-date=May 22, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Rose kicked a season-high 3 [[field goal]]s and a career-long 53-yard [[field goal]] against [[Baylor Bears football|Baylor]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Texas vs. Baylor - Box Score - December 5, 2015 - ESPN |url=http://espn.go.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400763468 |access-date=May 22, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Rose finished the 2015 season converting 13-17 (76%) [[field goal]]s and 38-39 (97%) [[Conversion (gridiron football)|extra points]] for a career-high 77 total points.<ref name=":1" />
In 2015, Rose kicked a season-high 10 [[Kickoff (gridiron football)|kickoffs]], a season-high 8 [[touchback]]s, and converted a career-high 8 [[Conversion (gridiron football)|extra points]] against [[Kansas Jayhawks football|Kansas]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas vs. Texas Box Score November 7, 2015 ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400763452 |access-date=May 22, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Rose kicked a season-high 3 [[field goal]]s and a career-long 53-yard [[field goal]] against [[Baylor Bears football|Baylor]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Texas vs. Baylor Box Score December 5, 2015 ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=400763468 |access-date=May 22, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Rose finished the 2015 season converting 13-17 (76%) [[field goal]]s and 38-39 (97%) [[Conversion (gridiron football)|extra points]] for a career-high 77 total points.<ref name=":1" />


== Professional career ==
== Professional career ==


===Atlanta Falcons===
===Atlanta Falcons===
After going undrafted in the [[2016 NFL Draft]], on May 5, 2016, Rose signed with the [[Atlanta Falcons]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 5, 2016 |title=Falcons Agree to Terms With 22 CFAs |url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Agree-to-Terms-With-22-CFAs/6b6e37e4-b450-44f4-b612-9f50b570d68d |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807071505/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Agree-to-Terms-With-22-CFAs/6b6e37e4-b450-44f4-b612-9f50b570d68d |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |access-date=May 22, 2016 |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}}</ref> On August 20, 2016, Rose was released by the Falcons.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 20, 2016 |title=Falcons Sign K Graham, S Brown; Waive K Rose |url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Sign-K-Graham-S-Brown-Waive-K-Rose/7e08d944-574a-4498-9baa-6faea5238442 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215023252/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Sign-K-Graham-S-Brown-Waive-K-Rose/7e08d944-574a-4498-9baa-6faea5238442 |archive-date=February 15, 2017 |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}}</ref>
After going undrafted in the [[2016 NFL draft]], on May 5, 2016, Rose signed with the [[Atlanta Falcons]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 5, 2016 |title=Falcons Agree to Terms With 22 CFAs |url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Agree-to-Terms-With-22-CFAs/6b6e37e4-b450-44f4-b612-9f50b570d68d |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807071505/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Agree-to-Terms-With-22-CFAs/6b6e37e4-b450-44f4-b612-9f50b570d68d |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |access-date=May 22, 2016 |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}}</ref> On August 20, 2016, Rose was released by the Falcons.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 20, 2016 |title=Falcons Sign K Graham, S Brown; Waive K Rose |url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Sign-K-Graham-S-Brown-Waive-K-Rose/7e08d944-574a-4498-9baa-6faea5238442 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215023252/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Sign-K-Graham-S-Brown-Waive-K-Rose/7e08d944-574a-4498-9baa-6faea5238442 |archive-date=February 15, 2017 |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}}</ref>


===San Francisco 49ers===
===San Francisco 49ers===
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===Washington Redskins===
===Washington Redskins===
[[File:Nick Rose (38000667486).jpg|thumb|left|Rose kicks a field goal against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] ]]
[[File:Nick Rose (38000667486).jpg|thumb|left|Rose kicks a field goal against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] ]]
On October 18, 2017, Rose was signed by the [[Washington Redskins]] to replace an injured [[Dustin Hopkins]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |title=Redskins sign kicker Nick Rose to replace Hopkins |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000863258/article/redskins-sign-kicker-nick-rose-to-replace-hopkins |access-date=October 18, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On October 23, he kicked his first field goal from 27 yards out against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]]. On November 12, he kicked a career-long 55-yard field goal against the [[Minnesota Vikings]]. On December 16, he was waived by the Redskins following the activation of Hopkins off injured reserve.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czarda, Stephen |date=December 16, 2017 |title=Redskins Activate Kicker Dustin Hopkins |url=http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Activate-Kicker-Dustin-Hopkins/874dcb0b-cbee-42ca-aff6-654256c2c74b |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222050639/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Activate-Kicker-Dustin-Hopkins/874dcb0b-cbee-42ca-aff6-654256c2c74b |archive-date=December 22, 2017 |website=Redskins.com}}</ref>
On October 18, 2017, Rose was signed by the [[Washington Redskins]] to replace an injured [[Dustin Hopkins]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |title=Redskins sign kicker Nick Rose to replace Hopkins |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/redskins-sign-kicker-nick-rose-to-replace-hopkins-0ap3000000863258 |access-date=October 18, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On October 23, he kicked his first field goal from 27 yards out against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]]. On November 12, he kicked a career-long 55-yard field goal against the [[Minnesota Vikings]]. On December 16, he was waived by the Redskins following the activation of Hopkins off injured reserve.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Czarda, Stephen |date=December 16, 2017 |title=Redskins Activate Kicker Dustin Hopkins |url=http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Activate-Kicker-Dustin-Hopkins/874dcb0b-cbee-42ca-aff6-654256c2c74b |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222050639/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Activate-Kicker-Dustin-Hopkins/874dcb0b-cbee-42ca-aff6-654256c2c74b |archive-date=December 22, 2017 |website=Redskins.com}}</ref>


===Los Angeles Chargers===
===Los Angeles Chargers (first stint)===
On December 18, 2017, Rose was claimed off waivers by the [[Los Angeles Chargers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Henne, Ricky |date=December 18, 2017 |title=Chargers Claim K Nick Rose Off Waivers |url=http://www.chargers.com/news/2017/12/18/chargers-claim-k-nick-rose-waivers |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180425022626/http://www.chargers.com/news/2017/12/18/chargers-claim-k-nick-rose-waivers |archive-date=April 25, 2018 |website=Chargers.com}}</ref> On April 13, 2018, he was waived by the Chargers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 13, 2018 |title=Chargers Waive Kenneth Farrow and Nick Rose |url=http://www.chargers.com/news/2018/04/13/chargers-waive-kenneth-farrow-and-nick-rose |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417124330/http://www.chargers.com/news/2018/04/13/chargers-waive-kenneth-farrow-and-nick-rose |archive-date=April 17, 2018 |website=Chargers.com}}</ref>
On December 18, 2017, Rose was claimed off waivers by the [[Los Angeles Chargers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Henne, Ricky |date=December 18, 2017 |title=Chargers Claim K Nick Rose Off Waivers |url=http://www.chargers.com/news/2017/12/18/chargers-claim-k-nick-rose-waivers |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180425022626/http://www.chargers.com/news/2017/12/18/chargers-claim-k-nick-rose-waivers |archive-date=April 25, 2018 |website=Chargers.com}}</ref> He played two games for the Chargers in 2017. On April 13, 2018, he was waived by the Chargers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 13, 2018 |title=Chargers Waive Kenneth Farrow and Nick Rose |url=http://www.chargers.com/news/2018/04/13/chargers-waive-kenneth-farrow-and-nick-rose |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417124330/http://www.chargers.com/news/2018/04/13/chargers-waive-kenneth-farrow-and-nick-rose |archive-date=April 17, 2018 |website=Chargers.com}}</ref>


===New York Jets===
===New York Jets===
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===San Antonio Commanders===
===San Antonio Commanders===
On December 27, 2018, Rose signed with the [[San Antonio Commanders]] of the [[Alliance of American Football]], but was eventually picked up by the Chargers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Cole |date=January 10, 2019 |title=Commanders kicker Nick Rose appears headed to Los Angeles Chargers |url=https://aaf.com/commanders-kicker-nick-rose-headed-to-los-angeles-chargers/ |access-date=February 1, 2019 |publisher=[[Alliance of American Football]]}}</ref> Following his release by Los Angeles, he returned to San Antonio on January 20, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alexander |first=Joe |date=January 20, 2019 |title=San-Antonio-Commanders-kick-Nick-Rose-6543 |url=https://210football.com/rose-returns-to-commanders-practice/san-antonio-commanders-kick-nick-rose-6543 |access-date=February 1, 2019 |publisher=210 Football}}</ref> The league ceased operations in April 2019.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Michael Rothstein |first=Seth Wickersham |date=June 13, 2019 |title=Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football |work=[[ESPN.com]] |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26957796/inside-short-unhappy-life-alliance-american-football |access-date=September 12, 2019}}</ref>
On December 27, 2018, Rose signed with the [[San Antonio Commanders]] of the [[Alliance of American Football]], but was eventually picked up by the Chargers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Cole |date=January 10, 2019 |title=Commanders kicker Nick Rose appears headed to Los Angeles Chargers |url=https://aaf.com/commanders-kicker-nick-rose-headed-to-los-angeles-chargers/ |access-date=February 1, 2019 |publisher=[[Alliance of American Football]]}}</ref> Following his release by Los Angeles, he returned to San Antonio on January 20, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alexander |first=Joe |date=January 20, 2019 |title=San-Antonio-Commanders-kick-Nick-Rose-6543 |url=https://210football.com/rose-returns-to-commanders-practice/san-antonio-commanders-kick-nick-rose-6543 |access-date=February 1, 2019 |publisher=210 Football |archive-date=February 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202042012/https://210football.com/rose-returns-to-commanders-practice/san-antonio-commanders-kick-nick-rose-6543 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The league ceased operations in April 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rothstein |first=Michael |last2=Wickersham |first2=Seth |date=June 13, 2019 |title=Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26957796/inside-short-unhappy-life-alliance-american-football |access-date=January 9, 2024 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>

==USFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! rowspan="2"|Year
! rowspan="2"|Team
! rowspan="2"|GP
! colspan="4"|Overall FGs
! colspan="3"|PATs
! rowspan="2"|Total points
|-
! FGA !! FGM !! Pct !! Lng !! XPA !! XPM !! Pct
|-
! rowspan="2"|[[2022 USFL season|2022]] || [[2022 New Jersey Generals season|NJ]]
| 1 || 1 || 3 || 33.3 || 47 || 3 || 3 || 100.0 || 6
|}


===New Jersey Generals===
On February 23, 2022, Rose was selected in the [[2022 USFL draft]] by the [[New Jersey Generals (2022)|New Jersey Generals]] in the 32nd round. This move reunited Rose with former San Antonio Commanders head coach [[Mike Riley (American football)|Mike Riley]]. Rose played in his first game against the [[Birmingham Stallions (2022)|Birmingham Stallions]] in which he made all his PAT attempts but missed two out of his three field goal attempts in the 28–24 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DeArdo |first=Bryan |date=Apr 17, 2022 |title=USFL opener: Birmingham Stallions rally to 28-24 win over New Jersey Generals in thrilling first game |url=https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/usfl-opener-birmingham-stallions-rally-to-28-24-win-over-new-jersey-generals-in-thrilling-first-game/live/ |access-date=Apr 17, 2022 |work=[[CBS Sports]]}}</ref> He was placed on the inactive/did not report (DNR) list on May 10, 2022.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=USFLGenerals |title=Roster Updates |number=1523919753001111552 |date=May 10, 2022 |access-date=May 10, 2022}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

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Nick Rose
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Rose with the Atlanta Falcons in 2016
Personal information
Born: (1994-05-05) May 5, 1994 (age 30)
Oahu, Hawaii, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Highland Park High School
College:Texas
Position:Placekicker
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Field goals:11
Field goal attempts:14
Field goal%:78.6
Longest field goal:55
Touchbacks:32
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Nick Rose (born May 5, 1994) is an American former professional football placekicker. He played college football at Texas and was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

College career

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In 2012, Rose kicked a career-high 11 kickoffs against Ole Miss and a season-high 6 touchbacks against Baylor.[1]

In 2013, Rose kicked a season-high 10 kickoffs against West Virginia and a season-high 5 touchbacks against Texas Tech.[1]

Rose became the starting placekicker and kickoff specialist in the 2014 season. Rose kicked a season-high 9 kickoffs, a career-high 8 touchbacks, and converted a season-high 6 extra points against Iowa State.[1][2] Rose kicked a career-high three field goals and a season-long 51-yard field goal against Oklahoma State.[3] Rose finished the 2014 season converting 14-21 (67%) field goals and 30-of-32 (94%) extra points for 72 total points.[4]

In 2015, Rose kicked a season-high 10 kickoffs, a season-high 8 touchbacks, and converted a career-high 8 extra points against Kansas.[1][5] Rose kicked a season-high 3 field goals and a career-long 53-yard field goal against Baylor.[6] Rose finished the 2015 season converting 13-17 (76%) field goals and 38-39 (97%) extra points for a career-high 77 total points.[4]

Professional career

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Atlanta Falcons

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After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft, on May 5, 2016, Rose signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[7] On August 20, 2016, Rose was released by the Falcons.[8]

San Francisco 49ers

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Rose signed a reserve/future contract with the San Francisco 49ers on January 19, 2017.[9] He was waived by the team on September 1, 2017.[10]

Washington Redskins

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Rose kicks a field goal against the Dallas Cowboys

On October 18, 2017, Rose was signed by the Washington Redskins to replace an injured Dustin Hopkins.[11] On October 23, he kicked his first field goal from 27 yards out against the Philadelphia Eagles. On November 12, he kicked a career-long 55-yard field goal against the Minnesota Vikings. On December 16, he was waived by the Redskins following the activation of Hopkins off injured reserve.[12]

Los Angeles Chargers (first stint)

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On December 18, 2017, Rose was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Chargers.[13] He played two games for the Chargers in 2017. On April 13, 2018, he was waived by the Chargers.[14]

New York Jets

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On April 16, 2018, Rose was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.[15] He was waived by the Jets on May 14, 2018.[16]

Houston Texans

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On August 16, 2018, Rose was signed by the Houston Texans.[17] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[18]

Los Angeles Chargers (second stint)

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On January 10, 2019, the Chargers signed Rose prior to their playoff game against the Patriots to handle kickoff duties and serve as a backup to kicker Michael Badgley.[19] He was released on January 15, 2019.[20]

San Antonio Commanders

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On December 27, 2018, Rose signed with the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football, but was eventually picked up by the Chargers.[21] Following his release by Los Angeles, he returned to San Antonio on January 20, 2019.[22] The league ceased operations in April 2019.[23]

New Jersey Generals

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On February 23, 2022, Rose was selected in the 2022 USFL draft by the New Jersey Generals in the 32nd round. This move reunited Rose with former San Antonio Commanders head coach Mike Riley. Rose played in his first game against the Birmingham Stallions in which he made all his PAT attempts but missed two out of his three field goal attempts in the 28–24 loss.[24] He was placed on the inactive/did not report (DNR) list on May 10, 2022.[25]

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