Rick Cash


Richard Francis Cash is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League. He played college football for the Northeast Missouri State Bulldogs and was selected in the 10th round selection of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft by the Green Bay Packers. Cash would play for the Atlanta Falcons, the Los Angeles Rams, and the New England Patriots.

College career

Cash started his collegiate career at the University of Missouri and switched to Northeast Missouri State University, where he played tight end and offensive tackle.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Cash was a 10th round draft choice of Green Bay in 1968 but failed to make the team. He was cut in September 1968.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta signed him off the waiver wire and he played both tackle and defensive end for Falcons in 1968. He ended the season with six tackles.

Los Angeles Rams

Cash was traded to Los Angeles prior to the 1969 season. He played sparingly, making two tackles. Injuries curtailed his activity in both the 1970 and 1971 seasons. In 1970, he made six tackles. In 1971, he was on injured reserve.

New England Patriots

Cash went to the Patriots in 1972 in the Fred Dryer trade. He was the Patriots special teams captain in 1972 along with playing right defensive end and right defensive tackle. He ended the season with 95 tackles and no sacks, two passes defensed and a blocked kick. In 1973, he made 92 tackles and sacked the quarterback three times. He played in 28 straight regular season games after joining the Patriots prior to the 1972 season, starting in the last 27.

World Football League

Rick also played a year in the World Football League for the Philadelphia Bell and the San Antonio Wings.