Freedom Akinmoladun
Freedom Akinmoladun is an American professional football defensive end. He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2019 following his college football career with the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Professional career
New York Giants
Akinmoladun signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent following the 2019 NFL draft on May 14, 2019. He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019, and signed to the team's practice squad the next day. He was released on November 12, 2019.Cincinnati Bengals
Akinmoladun signed to the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad on November 19, 2019. He was promoted to the active roster on December 14, 2019. He appeared in two games for the Bengals in the 2019 season, Weeks 16 and 17.Akinmoladun was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and signed to the team's practice squad the next day. He was elevated to the team's active roster on September 17 for the team's week 2 game against the Cleveland Browns and reverted to the practice squad the next day. He was elevated again to the team's active roster on October 3 for the week 4 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on November 18, 2020, and restored to the practice squad on December 2. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021. He was waived on August 22, 2021.