Pinkard was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2015.[1] He was waived/injured on September 5, 2015 and placed on injured reserve.[2] He was released on September 14, 2015.[3]
Oakland Raiders
On December 15, 2015, Pinkard was signed to the Oakland Raiders' practice squad.[4]
Jacksonville Jaguars
On April 17, 2017, Pinkard was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[5] He was waived on September 1, 2017.[6] He was signed to the practice squad on September 12, 2017. He was promoted to the active roster on November 18, 2017.[7] He was waived/injured on December 23, 2017 and was placed on injured reserve.[8] On February 23, 2018, he was waived by the Jaguars.[9]
Cleveland Browns
On February 26, 2018, Pinkard was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.[10] He was waived by the Browns less than two months later, on April 12.[11]
Personal life
His parents are Larry Green and Michele Pinkard-Green. He has four siblings, two sisters, Lashelle and LaTonya, and two brothers, Jacqua and Ayinde. He majored in sports management.[citation needed]