Jason Hunter ( American football ) Jason Terrell Hunter ( born August 28 , 1983 ) is an American football defensive end for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League . He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2006 . He played college football at Appalachian State . Hunter has also played for the Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos . College career . During his college tenure at Appalachian State University in Boone , North Carolina , he was instrumental in his team ' s achieving the NCAA I - AA National Football Championship in 2005 a year in which he was named an All - Conference and Second - team All - American honoree . As a senior , Hunter had 101 tackles ( 51 solo ) 24 . 5 tackles for loss and 13 sacks in 15 starts . He also had three defensive touchdowns , two off of fumbles and one off an interception . In 2004 he finished with 31 tackles ( 14 solo ) , including two stops for loss and 1 . 5 sacks , in 11 games . In 2003 he played in 12 games , collecting 30 tackles ( 23 solo ) , including four stops for loss and 3 . 5 sacks , and four passes defensed . He had 25 tackles ( 22 solo ) , including eight stops for loss and six sacks , three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 12 games as a true freshman in 2002 . In 50 games ( 15 starts ) over four years at Appalachian State , concluded career with 186 tackles ( 110 solo ) , 38 . 5 stops for loss , 24 sacks , nine passes defensed , five forced fumbles , five fumble recoveries and one interception . Professional career . Pre - draft . Hunter at 6 - 4 , 260 pounds ran a 4 . 88 second 40 - yard dash . Green Bay Packers . Jason Hunter was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2006 , he earned a roster spot in 2006 training camp and played in 14 games as a rookie . He saw limited play on defense in seven contests and recorded a pair of solo tackles He had also had eight special teams tackles and registered the Packers ’ lone 2006 onside kick recovery . In the 2007 season Hunter was a key to the Packers special teams unit , acquiring 15 tackles and a forced fumble . In week 11 of the 2008 season Hunter returned a fumble 55 yards for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears . Hunter became a restricted Free Agent after the season but was re signed by the Packers on March 16 , 2009 . However , the Packers waived him on May 4 . Detroit Lions . Hunter was signed by the Detroit Lions on May 6 , 2009 . After one season with Detroit , Hunter was released on August 16 , 2010 . Denver Broncos . Hunter signed with the Denver Broncos on August 20 , 2010 . Following his signing he was informed by the team that he would be playing a new position . He was moved to linebacker from defensive end . " They said I ' m going to be a linebacker here . I ' ve never played ' backer in my life , so this is going to be a huge challenge for me , " Hunter said . " I ' m going to have to work hard every day and challenge myself . " During the 2011 Season , Jason was placed back into the Defensive End position under the new system of John Fox . He was replacing Elvis Dumervil while Dumervil was injured . Oakland Raiders . Hunter signed with the Oakland Raiders on March 13 , 2013 . Personal . Stabbing . On April 27 , 2011 , Detroit police said that Hunter had been stabbed and taken to a local hospital . Officer Dan Donakowski says Hunter was stabbed Wednesday , but police didn ’ t have any additional information , including where the incident took place , who was responsible and Hunter ’ s condition . The hospital wasn ’ t disclosed . The Broncos released a statement saying the team hopes Hunter “ makes a quick recovery , ” but that out of respect for his privacy , it wouldn ’ t comment further .