Tariq Carpenter
Tariq Marquese Carpenter is an American professional football linebacker for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League. He played college football at Georgia Tech and previously played in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers.Professional career
Carpenter was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL draft. On May 6, 2022, he signed his rookie contract. He was released on August 30, 2023.On September 2, 2023, Carpenter was signed to the practice squad of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He appeared in three games for the Steelers, logging one solo tackle and one assisted tackle. On December 17, Carpenter was released by Pittsburgh following his arrest the same day.Carpenter signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the UFL on September 26, 2024. He was released on April 29, 2025.St. Louis Battlehawks
On January 14, 2025, Carpenter was selected by the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League.NFL career statistics
Regular season
On December 17, 2023, Carpenter was arrested in Pittsburgh after allegedly throwing a woman to the ground and holding her against her will, and charged with simple assault. The league gave him a six-game suspension in October 2024.