Chris Board

Chris Board
No. 49 – New York Giants
Board with the Baltimore Ravens in 2021
Personal information
Born (1995-07-23) July 23, 1995 (age 30)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight229 lb (104 kg)
Career information
PositionLinebacker
High schoolTimber Creek (Orlando, Florida)
CollegeNorth Dakota State (2013–2017)
NFL draft2018: undrafted
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles155
Sacks3.5
Forced fumbles3
Fumble recoveries1
Pass deflections3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Christopher Torvan Board (born July 23, 1995) is an American professional football linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Dakota State Bison, and won four FCS Division 1 Championships with NDSU. He has previously played in the NFL for the Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, and New England Patriots.

Professional career

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Baltimore Ravens (first stint)

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Board signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on June 1, 2018.[1] He made the Ravens 53-man roster, playing in all 16 games.

In Week 16 against the New York Giants in 2020, Board recorded his first two career sacks on Daniel Jones during the 27–13 win.[2]

Board signed a one-year contract extension with the Ravens on March 16, 2021.[3]

Detroit Lions

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On March 23, 2022, Board signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions.[4]

New England Patriots

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On March 22, 2023, Board signed with the New England Patriots.[5] He played in all 17 games exclusively on special teams. He was released on March 14, 2024.[6]

Baltimore Ravens (second stint)

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On March 19, 2024, Board signed a contract to return to the Ravens.[7]

New York Giants

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On March 12, 2025, the New York Giants signed Board to a two-year, $6 million contract.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Ravens Waive DE Da'Sean Downey, Sign LB Chris Board". NFLTradeRumors. June 1, 2018.
  2. ^ "New York Giants at Baltimore Ravens - December 27th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  3. ^ Mink, Ryan (March 16, 2021). "Ravens Re-Sign Linebacker Chris Board to One-Year Deal". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  4. ^ "Lions sign unrestricted free agent LB Chris Board". DetroitLions.com. March 23, 2022. Archived from the original on March 25, 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
  5. ^ "Patriots Sign LB Chris Board". Patriots.com. March 22, 2023.
  6. ^ "Patriots Release LB Chris Board and WR Devante Parker". Patriots.com. March 14, 2024.
  7. ^ "Ravens Reunite With Chris Board on One-Year Deal". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  8. ^ Salomone, Dan (March 10, 2025). "Reports: Giants agree to terms with LB Chris Board". Giants.com.
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