Pierre Desir
{{Short description|Haitian American football player (born 1990)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Pierre Desir
| image = File:CHA Pierre Trophy2e.jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Desir with the Cliff Harris Award in 2013
| current_team =
| number = 26, 40, 35, 47, 29
| position = Cornerback
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|9|8|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Port-au-Prince, Haiti
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lbs = 192
| high_school = Francis Howell Central
(Cottleville, Missouri, U.S.)
| college = Washburn (2008–2010)
Lindenwood (2012–2013)
| draftyear = 2014
| draftround = 4
| draftpick = 127
| pastteams =
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})
- San Diego Chargers ({{NFL Year|2016}})
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})*
- Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2017}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2020}})
- Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2020}})
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers ({{NFL Year|2021}})
| status =
| highlights =
- Cliff Harris Award (2013)
- First-team Division II All-American (2012, 2013)
- First-team All-MIAA (2009, 2012, 2013)
- Second-team All-MIAA (2010)
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 287
| statlabel2 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue2 = 4
| statlabel3 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue3 = 1
| statlabel4 = Pass deflections
| statvalue4 = 46
| statlabel5 = Interceptions
| statvalue5 = 10
| statlabel6 = Defensive touchdowns
| statvalue6 = 1
| pfr = D/DesiPi00
}}
Pierre Desir ({{IPAc-en|d|ə|ˈ|s|ɪər}} {{respell|də|SEER}}; born September 8, 1990) is a Haitian former professional player of American football who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Lindenwood Lions and Washburn Ichabods before being selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL draft. He has also played for the San Diego Chargers, Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets, Baltimore Ravens, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Early life
Desir was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to Wilfrid and Marie Desir.{{Cite web |last=Eighinger |first=Steve |date=December 6, 2013 |title=Howell Central alum Desir eyes NFL draft |url=http://www.stltoday.com/sports/high-school/area-colleges-notebook-howell-central-alum-desir-eyes-nfl-draft/article_81527f34-5ec6-11e3-93e1-0019bb30f31a.html |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=St. Louis Today}} He immigrated along with his family to the United States at the age of 4, at first living in St. Louis, Missouri. The family moved to the suburb of St. Charles when Desir was 11 years old.{{Cite web|title=Bucs' Pierre Desir knows hardship and it has nothing to do with his nomadic career|url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2021/10/08/bucs-pierre-desir-knows-hardship-and-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-his-nomadic-career/|access-date=2022-02-19|website=Tampa Bay Times|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Pearlman|first=Jeff|title=For NFL Prospect Pierre Desir, It's Always Been Fatherhood, Then Football|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2048118-for-nfl-prospect-pierre-desir-its-always-been-fatherhood-then-football|access-date=2022-02-19|website=Bleacher Report|language=en}}
Desir attended Francis Howell Central High School in Cottleville, Missouri, where he was an all-state selection at defensive back. He was first-team all-league during his junior and senior seasons, and was named special teams player of the year as a senior. He averaged 37.8 yards per kickoff return and 8.9 yards per punt return. He was a record-breaking track runner while at the school as well.
Desir spent his summers as a youth in Lynn and Salem, Massachusetts, and Montreal.
College career
Desir attended Washburn University, and played for the Washburn Ichabods from 2008 to 2010. He sat out his freshman year as a redshirt. In 2009, he was named first team all-Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) after leading the conference with seven interceptions and 13 passes defended, and finished the season with 33 total tackles. He also averaged 29.4 yards per kickoff return on 10 attempts. In 2010, he recorded 46 tackles, including 5.5 for loss, nine pass deflections, one forced fumble, and five interceptions, earning himself second team all-MIAA honors.
In 2011, he left Washburn, citing a desire to be closer to his young children, and enrolled at Lindenwood University.{{Cite web|last=Corbitt|first=Ken|title=Desir upset release denied by Washburn|url=https://www.cjonline.com/story/sports/college/2011/08/13/desir-upset-release-denied-washburn/16460053007/|access-date=2022-02-19|website=The Topeka Capital-Journal|language=en-US}} After not playing his first year, he returned in 2012 and was one of the top defensive players in the MIAA. To go along with 60 tackles, he finished second among all levels of NCAA football with nine interceptions and tied for the Division II lead with 18 passes defended. He was also named first-team All-MIAA and was a first-team American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Div. II All-American. In his final season, he once again was named a first-team All-MIAA selection and an AFCA Div. II All-American. He recorded 33 tackles, 12 pass deflections, and four interceptions. He also won the inaugural Cliff Harris Award, honoring the nation's top small college defensive player.[https://www.thescore.com/ncaaf/articles/2845375-lindenwood-s-pierre-desir-wins-small-college-award Desir Inaugural Cliff Harris Award Winner]
Desir finished his career ranked first in MIAA history in passes defended. His 25 career interceptions are the second most in conference history and rank him in the top 10 in Division II history.
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
Desir was featured along with Jadeveon Clowney, Bishop Sankey, Blake Bortles, and Marqise Lee on ESPN's Draft Academy, which aired before the 2014 NFL draft.
{{NFL predraft
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| height in = 1
| weight = 198
| dash = 4.52
| ten split = 1.52
| twenty split = 2.68
| shuttle = 4.30
| cone drill = 6.86
| vertical = 38.0
| broad ft = 11
| broad in = 1
| bench = 11
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 33
| hand span = 9 5/8
| note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231174234/https://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/pierre-desir?id=2543811|title = Pierre Desir Stats, News and Video - CB| website=NFL.com }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/pierre-desir/32004445-5337-3418-ae22-f9f14b501883 |title=Pierre Desir Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=February 2, 2025}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=82458&DraftYear=2014 |title=Pierre Desir College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=February 2, 2025}}
}}
=Cleveland Browns=
==2014 season==
{{See also|2014 Cleveland Browns season}}
The Cleveland Browns selected Desir in the fourth round with the 127th overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft. He became the first player from Lindenwood to ever be selected in the NFL draft and was the 15th cornerback drafted in 2014.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/draft.htm |access-date=October 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Lindenwood Players/Alumni |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/lindenwood/index.htm |access-date=October 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On May 29, 2014, the Browns signed Desir to a four-year, $2.62 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $407,612.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns sign third-round pick LB Christian Kirksey for $3.04 million |url=https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2014/6/5/5782818/cleveland-browns-sign-third-round-pick-lb-christian-kirksey-for-3-04 |access-date=January 3, 2019 |website=Spotrac.com|date=June 5, 2014 }}{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Pierre Desir contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/pierre-desir-14538/ |access-date=January 3, 2019 |website=Spotrac.com}}
File:Pierre Desir 2014 Browns Training Camp.jpg
Throughout training camp, Desir competed to be a backup cornerback against Isaiah Trufant and Leon McFadden.{{Cite web |date=July 25, 2014 |title=Cleveland Browns Training Camp 2014: CB Preview, Part 1 |url=https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2014/7/25/5934557/cleveland-browns-training-camp-2014-cb-preview-part-1 |access-date=January 3, 2019 |website=dawgsbynature.com}} Head coach Mike Pettine named Desir the fourth cornerback on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Joe Haden, Buster Skrine, and Justin Gilbert.{{Cite web |date=September 2, 2014 |title=Browns Release Week 1 Depth Chart: Surprises and a Mistake |url=https://dawgpounddaily.com/2014/09/02/browns-release-week-1-depth-chart-surprises-mistake/ |access-date=January 3, 2019 |website=dawgpounddaily.com}} Desir was inactive as a healthy scratch for the first 12 games of the regular season. On November 30, 2014, Desir made his professional regular season debut during a 26–10 loss at the Buffalo Bills in Week 13. On December 21, 2014, Desir earned his first career start and collected a season-high seven solo tackles and broke up two pass attempts during a 17–13 loss at the Carolina Panthers in Week 16.{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Pierre Desir (2014) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/pierredesir/2543811/gamelogs?season=2014 |access-date=January 3, 2019 |website=NFL.com}} He finished his rookie season in 2014 with nine solo tackles and two pass deflections in five games and one start.{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Pierre Desir (career) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/pierredesir/2543811/careerstats |access-date=January 3, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}
==2015 season==
{{See also|2015 Cleveland Browns season}}
During training camp, Desir competed for a roster spot as the third cornerback against Gilbert, Charles Gaines, Robert Nelson, and K'Waun Williams.{{cite web | last=McManamon | first=Pat | title=Pierre Desir spends day with starters, ahead of Justin Gilbert | website=ESPN.com | date=2015-08-02 | url=https://www.espn.com/blog/cleveland-browns/post/_/id/14692/pierre-desir-spends-day-with-starters-ahead-of-justin-gilbert | access-date=2024-12-28}} Head coach Mike Pettine named Desir the fourth cornerback on the Browns' depth chart to begin the regular season. He was listed on the depth chart behind Joe Haden, Tramon Williams, and K'Waun Williams.{{Cite web |last=Pokorny |first=Chris |date=September 5, 2015 |title=Cleveland Browns Roster Cuts: The Final 53-Man Roster |url=https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2015/9/5/9265801/cleveland-browns-roster-cuts-2015-final-53-man-roster |access-date=January 4, 2019 |website=dawgsbynature.com}} In Week 6, Desir collected a season-high 12 combined tackles (ten solo) and deflected one pass during a 26–23 loss against the Denver Broncos. He was inactive during the Browns' Week 12 loss against the Baltimore Ravens and a Week 14 victory against the San Francisco 49ers.{{Cite web |date=December 13, 2015 |title=Inactives: 49ers OLB Lynch out with concussion vs Browns |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/inactives-49ers-olb-lynch-out-concussion-vs-browns |access-date=January 4, 2019 |website=nbcsports.com}}{{Cite web |date=November 30, 2015 |title=Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns: Gameday Inactives |url=https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2015/11/30/9823274/baltimore-ravens-vs-cleveland-browns-gameday-inactives |access-date=January 4, 2019 |website=baltimorebeatdown.com}} Desir finished the 2015 NFL season with 37 combined tackles (30 solo) and five pass deflections in 14 games and six starts.
==2016 season==
On January 4, 2016, the Browns fired head coach Mike Pettine and general manager Ray Farmer after they finished with a 3–13 record.{{Cite web |date=January 4, 2016 |title=Browns fire Mike Pettine, Ray Farmer |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/14496027/cleveland-browns-fire-mike-pettine-ray-farmer |access-date=January 4, 2019 |website=ESPN.com}} Throughout training camp, Desir competed for a roster spot as a backup cornerback against Gilbert, Charles Gaines, Trey Williams, and Jamar Taylor.{{Cite web |date=July 27, 1016 |title=2016 Cleveland Browns Season Preview: Cornerbacks |url=https://waitingfornextyear.com/2016/07/2016-cleveland-browns-season-preview-cornerbacks/ |access-date=January 4, 2019 |website=waitingfornextyear.com}}{{Cite web |date=July 26, 2016 |title=Cleveland Browns Training Camp 2016: CB Preview, Part 2 |url=https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2016/7/26/12266900/cleveland-browns-training-camp-2016-cb-preview-part-2 |access-date=January 4, 2019 |website=dawgsbynature.com}} On September 3, 2016, the Browns officially waived Desir as part of their final roster cuts.{{Cite web |last=Gribble |first=Andrew |date=September 3, 2016 |title=Cleveland Browns reduce roster to 53 |url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Cleveland-Browns-reduce-roster-to-53/5a61e8ac-86b6-4a03-925c-c546358aaa86 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809090938/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Cleveland-Browns-reduce-roster-to-53/5a61e8ac-86b6-4a03-925c-c546358aaa86 |archive-date=August 9, 2017 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}}
=San Diego Chargers=
{{See also|2016 San Diego Chargers season}}
On September 4, 2016, the San Diego Chargers claimed Desir off of waivers.{{Cite web |last=Henne |first=Ricky |date=September 4, 2016 |title=Chargers Add Three via Waivers |url=https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-add-three-via-waivers-136596 |website=Chargers.com}} Head coach Mike McCoy named Desir the fifth cornerback on the Chargers' depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Jason Verrett, Brandon Flowers, Casey Hayward, and Craig Mager.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: San Diego Chargers Depth Chargers: 10/01/2016 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/188/LAC |access-date=January 4, 2019 |website=Ourlads.com}} On October 22, 2016, the Chargers released Desir, but re-signed him two days later, only to be released again on October 29, 2016.{{Cite web |last=Henne, Chris |date=October 22, 2016 |title=Chargers Sign Chris Landrum to Active Roster; Waive Pierre Desir |url=https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-sign-chris-landrum-to-active-roster-waive-pierre-desir-140261 |website=Chargers.com}}{{Cite web |last=Henne, Ricky |date=October 25, 2016 |title=Chargers Place DT Caraun Reid on IR; Re-Sign CB Pierre Desir |url=https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-place-dt-caraun-reid-on-ir-re-sign-cb-pierre-desir-140521 |website=Chargers.com}}{{Cite web |date=October 29, 2016 |title=Chargers Waive CB Pierre Desir, Promote WR Isaiah Burse To Active Roster |url=http://nfltraderumors.co/chargers-waive-cb-pierre-desir-promote-wr-isaiah-burse-active-roster/}}
=Seattle Seahawks (first stint)=
On November 2, 2016, the Seattle Seahawks signed Desir to their practice squad.{{Cite web |title=Seahawks Sign CB Pierre Desir To Practice Squad |date=November 2, 2016|url=http://nfltraderumors.co/seahawks-signing-cb-pierre-desir-practice-squad/}}
On January 16, 2017, the Seahawks signed Desir to a one-year, $790,000 reserve/future contract.{{Cite web |date=January 16, 2017 |title=Seahawks Sign 10 Players To 2017 Future Contracts |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/01/16/seahawks-sign-10-players-2017-future-contracts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814021052/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/01/16/seahawks-sign-10-players-2017-future-contracts |archive-date=August 14, 2017 |access-date=January 17, 2017 |website=Seahawks.com}} Throughout training camp, Desir competed to be a backup cornerback against Mike Tyson, Tramaine Brock, Neiko Thorpe, Demetrius McCray, and DeAndre Elliott.{{Cite web |date=August 29, 2017 |title=Defensive coordinator Kris Richard says CB Pierre Desir has shown 'true consistency' |url=https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2017/08/29/defensive-coordinator-kris-richard-says-cb-pierre-desir-has-shown-true-consistency/ |access-date=January 4, 2019 |website=seahawkswire.usatoday.com}} On September 2, 2017, the Seahawks waived Desir as part of their final roster cuts.{{Cite web |last=Drovetto, Tony |date=September 2, 2017 |title=Seahawks Make Three More Trades, Set 53-Man Roster |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/09/02/seahawks-make-three-more-trades-set-53-man-roster |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009153425/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/09/02/seahawks-make-three-more-trades-set-53-man-roster |archive-date=October 9, 2017 |website=Seahawks.com}}
=Indianapolis Colts=
==2017 season==
{{See also|2017 Indianapolis Colts season}}
On September 3, 2017, the Indianapolis Colts claimed Desir off of waivers.{{Cite web |date=September 3, 2017 |title=Colts Claim Five Players Off Waivers |url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Claim-Five-Players-Off-Waivers/ebee6267-92ac-46c4-9de6-84fb5a5e9e18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109151957/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Claim-Five-Players-Off-Waivers/ebee6267-92ac-46c4-9de6-84fb5a5e9e18 |archive-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Colts.com}} Head coach Chuck Pagano named Desir the sixth cornerback on the Colts' depth chart, behind Vontae Davis, Rashaan Melvin, Nate Hairston, Quincy Wilson, and Kenny Moore II.{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Andrew |date=September 5, 2017 |title=Colts Release First Unofficial Depth Chart Of 2017 Regular Season |url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-release-first-unofficial-depth-chart-of-2017-regular-season-19321399 |access-date=January 4, 2019 |website=Colts.com}}
Desir earned a starting role in Week 8 after he surpassed Hairston, Wilson, and Moore on the depth chart. He replaced Davis who was released on November 9, 2017,{{Cite web |title=KRAVITZ: After years of hardship, Colts' Desir and his young family hope Indy becomes home |url=https://www.wthr.com/article/kravitz-after-years-of-hardship-colts-desir-and-his-young-family-hope-indy-becomes-home |access-date=January 4, 2019 |website=wthr.com}} On November 12, 2017, Desir collected a season-high eight combined tackles, deflected two passes, and made his first career interception during a 20–17 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 10. Desir intercepted a pass by Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, that was originally intended for wide receiver Martavis Bryant, during the first quarter.{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts - November 12th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711120clt.htm |access-date=January 4, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} On December 3, 2017, Desir suffered a shoulder injury as the Colts lost 30–10 at the Jacksonville Jaguars. On December 4, 2017, the Colts placed Desir on injured reserve.{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2017 |title=Roster Moves: Colts Re-Sign RB Matt Jones; Place CB Pierre Desir On IR |url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Roster-Moves-Colts-Re-Sign-RB-Matt-Jones-Place-CB-Pierre-Desir-On-IR/80cdf7ab-c82f-48a9-b880-50baf322284d |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180102110236/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Roster-Moves-Colts-Re-Sign-RB-Matt-Jones-Place-CB-Pierre-Desir-On-IR/80cdf7ab-c82f-48a9-b880-50baf322284d |archive-date=January 2, 2018 |website=Colts.com}} He finished the season with 32 combined tackles (21 solo), seven pass deflections, and one interception in nine games and six starts.
==2018 season==
File:Pierre Desir (43818032895) (cropped).jpg
{{See also|2018 Indianapolis Colts season}}
On March 20, 2018, the Colts signed Desir to a one-year, $1.75 million contract that included $750,000 guaranteed.{{Cite web |last=Alper, Josh |date=March 20, 2018 |title=Colts re-sign Pierre Desir |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/03/20/colts-re-sign-pierre-desir/ |website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com}} Throughout training camp, Desir competed to be a starting cornerback against Hairston, Wilson, and Moore.{{Cite web |date=September 5, 2018 |title=The neglectful fan's guide to the 2018 Indianapolis Colts |url=https://fox59.com/2018/09/05/the-neglectful-fans-guide-to-the-2018-indianapolis-colts/ |access-date=January 3, 2019 |website=fox59.com}} Head coach Frank Reich named Desir the third cornerback on the Colts' depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Moore and Hairston.{{Cite web |title=Colts announce unofficial depth chart for Week 1 |url=https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/04/indianapolis-colts-depth-chart-week-1-nfl/ |access-date=January 3, 2019 |website=coltswire.usatoday.com|date=September 5, 2018 }} On September 30, 2018, Desir made five solo tackles, broke up a pass attempt, and intercepted a pass during a 37–34 loss against the Houston Texans. In Week 6, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles during a 42–34 loss at the New York Jets.{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Pierre Desir (2018) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/pierredesir/2543811/gamelogs?season=2018 |access-date=January 4, 2019 |website=NFL.com}} He finished the 2018 NFL season with 79 combined tackles (60 solo), eight pass deflections, and one interception in 16 games and 12 starts. Desir received an overall grade of 77.5 from Pro Football Focus, which ranked as the 18th best overall grade among all qualifying cornerbacks in 2018.{{Cite web |title=Pro Football Focus: Pierre Desir |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/pierre-desir/8762 |access-date=January 4, 2019 |website=profootballfocus.com}}
==2019 season==
{{See also|2019 Indianapolis Colts season}}
On March 13, 2019, Desir signed a three-year, $22.5 million contract extension with the Colts with $12 million guaranteed.{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=March 13, 2019 |title=Colts keeping cornerback Pierre Desir |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/03/13/colts-keeping-cornerback-pierre-desir/ |website=ProFootballTalk.com}}{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Andrew |date=March 14, 2019 |title=Colts Re-Sign Cornerback Pierre Desir |url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-re-sign-cornerback-pierre-desir |website=Colts.com}}
In Week 7 against the Texans, Desir recorded his first interception of the season off Deshaun Watson in the 30–23 win.{{Cite web |date=October 20, 2019 |title=Colts take AFC South lead with 30-23 victory over Texans |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127951 |access-date=October 20, 2019 |website=ESPN}}
In Week 16 against the Panthers, Desir recorded two interceptions off passes thrown by rookie quarterback Will Grier during the 38–6 win.{{Cite web |date=December 22, 2019 |title=Hines' long returns help send Colts past Carolina 38-6 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127906 |access-date=December 22, 2019 |website=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}}
On March 21, 2020, Desir was released by the Indianapolis Colts.{{Cite web |date=March 21, 2020 |title=Colts Release CB Pierre Desir |url=https://www.colts.com/news/pierre-desir-release-roster-moves |access-date=March 21, 2020 |website=Colts.com}}
=New York Jets=
{{See also|2020 New York Jets season}}
On April 2, 2020, the New York Jets signed Desir to a one-year contract worth up to $5.5 million.{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2020 |title=Source: CB Pierre Desir joins Jets a day after Colts cut him |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28939430/sources-cb-pierre-desir-joins-jets-colts-cut-him |access-date=March 23, 2020 |website=ESPN}}{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2020 |title=Jets Free Agency Tracker |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-free-agency-tracker |access-date=March 23, 2020 |website=newyorkjets.com}}
In Week 2 against the San Francisco 49ers, Desir recorded his first interception as a Jet off a pass thrown by Nick Mullens during the 31–13 loss.{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at New York Jets - September 20th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009200nyj.htm |access-date=September 22, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 4 against the Broncos on Thursday Night Football, Desir recorded two interceptions off of passes thrown by quarterback Brett Rypien, including a pick six, in the 37–28 loss.{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at New York Jets - October 1st, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010010nyj.htm |access-date=October 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He also gave up a 48 yard touchdown reception to Broncos rookie wide receiver Jerry Jeudy during the game. On November 17, 2020, Desir was waived by the Jets.{{Cite web |last=Greenberg, Ethan |date=November 17, 2020 |title=Jets Place CB Brian Poole on Injured Reserve, Release CB Pierre Desir |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-place-cb-brian-poole-on-injured-reserve-release-cb-pierre-desir |website=NewYorkJets.com}} Despite being waived, Desir was named the Jets nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.{{Cite web |last=Botte |first=Peter |date=December 10, 2020 |title=Pierre Desir, Jets' Man of the Year nominee, isn't on the team anymore |url=https://nypost.com/2020/12/10/jets-walter-payton-award-nominee-pierre-desir-is-on-ravens/ |access-date=December 11, 2020 |website=New York Post |language=en-US}}
=Baltimore Ravens=
{{See also|2020 Baltimore Ravens season}}
On November 28, 2020, Desir was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad.{{Cite news |last=Brown, Clifton |date=November 28, 2020 |title=Dez Bryant Signed to Ravens' 53-Man Roster |work=BaltimoreRavens.com |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/dez-bryant-signed-to-ravens-53-man-roster |access-date=January 7, 2021}} He was elevated to the active roster on December 8, December 19, and December 26 for the team's weeks 13, 15, and 16 games against the Dallas Cowboys, Jaguars, and New York Giants, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.{{Cite news |last=Brown, Clifton |date=December 8, 2020 |title=Anthony Averett Activated, Two Called Up From Practice Squad |work=BaltimoreRavens.com |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/anthony-averett-activated-two-called-up-from-practice-squad |access-date=January 17, 2021}}{{Cite news |last=Williams, Charean |date=December 19, 2020 |title=Ravens activate Marquise Brown, Miles Boykin, James Proche |work=NBCSports.com |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/19/ravens-activate-marquise-brown-miles-boykin-james-proche/ |access-date=February 4, 2021}}{{Cite news |last=Oyefusi, Daniel |date=December 26, 2020 |title=Ravens elevate QB Tyler Huntley, CB Pierre Desir to active roster vs. Giants |work=BaltimoreSun.com |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-elevate-tyler-huntley-pierre-desir-giants-20201226-wmvxqjwt4nfulctaube4mku5du-story.html |access-date=February 8, 2021}} He was elevated again on January 15, 2021, for the team's divisional playoff game against the Buffalo Bills, and reverted to the practice squad again following the game.{{Cite web |date=January 15, 2021 |title=Ravens' Pierre Desir: Elevated from practice squad |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/ravens-pierre-desir-elevated-from-practice-squad/ |access-date=January 19, 2021 |website=CBS Sports |language=en}} His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 25, 2021.{{Cite news |date=January 25, 2021 |title=Baltimore parts with eight |work=FantasyGuru.com |url=https://www.fantasyguru.com/ravens-baltimore-parts-with-eight/ |access-date=February 19, 2021}}
=Seattle Seahawks (second stint)=
Desir signed with the Seattle Seahawks on April 23, 2021.{{Cite news |last=Boyle, John |date=April 23, 2021 |title=Seahawks Sign CB Pierre Desir |work=Seahawks.com |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-cb-pierre-desir |access-date=April 23, 2021}} He was released on August 24.{{Cite news |last=Simmons |first=Myles |date=August 24, 2021 |title=Seahawks releasing Pierre Desir to make room for Luke Willson |work=NBCSports.com |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/08/24/report-seahawks-releasing-pierre-desir-to-make-room-for-luke-willson/ |access-date=August 24, 2021}}
=Tampa Bay Buccaneers=
{{See also|2021 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season}}
On September 13, 2021, Desir was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=Bucs Promote Andrew Adams, Put Two on IR|url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-promote-andrew-adams-place-two-injured-reserve-roster-moves|author=Smith, Scott|website=Buccaneers.com|date=September 13, 2021}} He was promoted to the active roster on October 2.{{cite web|title=Bucs Elevate CB Rashard Robinson, TE Codey McElroy for Patriots Game|url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-practice-squad-evaluations-new-england-patriots-week-four-roster-moves|author=Smith, Scott|website=Buccaneers.com|date=October 2, 2021|access-date=October 3, 2021|archive-date=October 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003034832/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-practice-squad-evaluations-new-england-patriots-week-four-roster-moves|url-status=dead}} He played in twelve games with the team, both as a cornerback and on special teams.{{Cite web |title=2022 State of the Bucs: Cornerbacks |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/state-of-the-bucs-2022-cornerbacks-free-agency-davis-murphy-bunting |access-date=2022-02-27 |website=www.buccaneers.com |language=en-US}}
NFL career statistics
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="4"| Tackles ! colspan="6"| Interceptions ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | PD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR | |
| 2014 | CLE
| 5 || 1 || 9 || 9 || 0 || 0.0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2015 | CLE
| 14 || 6 || 37 || 30 || 7 || 0.0 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2016 | SD
| 5 || 0 || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2017 | IND
| 9 || 6 || 32 || 21 || 11 || 0.0 || 7 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2018 | IND
| 16 || 12 || 79 || 60 || 19 || 0.0 || 8 || 1 || 1 || 1.0 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 1 | |||||||||||||
| 2019 | IND
| 12 || 11 || 50 || 38 || 12 || 0.0 || 11 || 3 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"|2020 | NYJ
| 9 || 8 || 47 || 37 || 10 || 0.0 || 8 || 3 || 58 || 19.3 || 58 || 1 || 1 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| BAL
| 3 || 0 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2021 | TB
| 12 || 2 || 28 || 26 || 2 || 0.0 || 4 || 2 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| colspan="2"|[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DesiPi00.htm Career] | 85 | 46 | 287 | 226 | 61 | 0.0 | 46 | 10 | 59 | 5.9 | 58 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Personal life
In 2011, Desir married Morgan Julian. They divorced in 2023 They have three children: Keeli, Kamryn, and Pierre, Jr.{{Cite web|date=2017-11-21|title=KRAVITZ: After years of hardship, Colts' Desir and his young family hope Indy becomes home|url=https://www.wthr.com/article/sports/bob-kravitz/kravitz-after-years-of-hardship-colts-desir-and-his-young-family-hope-indy-becomes-home/531-12bfc0f8-3f5a-4af5-a6ca-d15dfa34ae88|access-date=2022-02-19|website=wthr.com|language=en-US}}
In February 2021, he donated 10,000 meals to the Houston Food Bank during Winter Storm Uri, which put much of Texas out of power, water, and heat.{{cite web | title=CB Pierre Desir donates 10K meals to Houston food bank | website=National Post | date=2021-02-18 | url=https://nationalpost.com/pmn/sports-pmn/cb-pierre-desir-donates-10k-meals-to-houston-food-bank | access-date=2024-12-28}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56095479|title = Texas weather: Deaths mount as winter storm leaves millions without power|work = BBC News|date = February 17, 2021}}
References
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External links
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- [http://www.lindenwoodlions.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6083 Lindenwood Lions bio]
- [http://www.wusports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1896 Washburn Ichabods bio]
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