Roderick Mullen


Roderick Louis Mullen is a former American football cornerback who played for the Green Bay Packers and the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League. With the Green Bay Packers, he became a champion in Super Bowl XXXI, beating the New England Patriots.

Professional career

New York Giants

Mullen was drafted by the New York Giants in the 1995 NFL Draft. Mullen was cut by the Giants on August 28, 1995. He was later signed to the practice squad.

Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers signed Mullen off the Giants' practice squad in late October 1995. He made three tackles that first partial season. In 1996, Mullen played in 14 games as part of the Packers' Super Bowl XXXI championship team. Playing in nickel and dime situations as well as on special teams, he contributed in all 16 games in 1997. Mullen did not play at all in 1998 with a dislocated shoulder. After 1998, Mullen left the team.

Carolina Panthers

Ending his time as an unrestricted free agent, Mullen was signed by the Carolina Panthers in March 1999. He recorded 24 tackles in 15 games played in his lone season with the Panthers.

Minnesota Vikings

On June 15, 2000, the Minnesota Vikings signed Mullen. He was cut by the Vikings on August 27, 2000.

Post-career life

After ending his playing career, Mullen invested in Subway as a restaurant franchiser near Los Angeles. He then relocated to Dallas and is now working as an executive for a gym company in the area.