waivers by the Atlanta Falcons. He started his first career game against Indianapolis Colts and went on to start a total of 4 games during the season. On August 30, 2008, the Falcons waived him during final cuts and signed him to the practice squad two days later. Washington Redskins On December 10, 2008, Batiste was signed by the Washington Redskins from the Falcons practice squad. In 2009, he appeared in eight games for the Redskins, before being waived on December 15 when the team signed linebacker Curtis Gatewood. Denver Broncos On December 23, 2009, Batiste was signed to the Denver Broncos' practice squad. He was released on October 17, 2010. Arizona Cardinals On November 16, 2010, Batiste was signed by the Arizona Cardinals after starting right tackle Brandon Keith suffered an injury. In 2011, he was declared inactive in 12 games and played in 4. In 2012, he started 10 games at left tackle, before being passed on the depth chart by Nate Potter. Pittsburgh Steelers On August 3, 2013, Batiste was signed as a free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was cut on August 25. Coaching career Oakland Raiders On March 1, 2018, Batiste announced his retirement as a player to become the strength and conditioning assistant with the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). Personal life Batiste worked as a sheriff's deputy in Lafayette, Louisiana, until signing a contract with the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL in 2006. He is of Haitian descent. References External links Edmonton Eskimos bio For Redskins' Batiste, law of averages finally worked out 1982 births Living people People from Marksville, Louisiana Players of American football from Louisiana American football offensive guards American football offensive tackles Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football players Bossier–Shreveport Battle Wings players Dallas Cowboys players Carolina Panthers players Atlanta Falcons players Washington Redskins players Denver Broncos players Arizona Cardinals players Pittsburgh Steelers players Edmonton Elks players American players of Canadian football Canadian football offensive linemen American sportspeople of Haitian descent Oakland Raiders coaches Las Vegas Raiders coaches