Allen against the Minnesota Vikings. In the 2016 season, Clemens appeared in one game, a 38–7 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, in relief of Philip Rivers at quarterback. In addition, he saw some playing time on special teams throughout the season. Clemens was re-signed to a one-year contract on March 9, 2017. On September 2, 2017, he was released by the Chargers, but was re-signed two days later. In the 2017 season, he remained in a relief role and completed six passes for 75 yards and an interception. NFL career statistics Personal life Clemens grew up herding cattle in eastern Oregon on his family's ranch in Burns, where they own over 100 head of cattle.As a young boy, Kellen enjoyed horseback riding in his spare time. Clemens is an active and practicing Roman Catholic, and is married with four children with a strong religious devotion to the Holy Family of Nazareth. In a February 2012 interview with the National Catholic Register, he noted that his patron saint is Jesus Christ and has special religious devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. He also noted that he wears the Brown Scapular in connection to this religious faith. Furthermore, Clemens claimed, "You have to vote for the candidate who is most pro-life," and said he voted for Mitt Romney in 2012. Clemens has four younger sisters. He majored in Business Administration at the University of Oregon. Earning International League All Star recognition in 1998 Clemens is an active member of Catholic Athletes for Christ. He and his wife Nicole currently reside in Walla Walla, Washington. Clemens also expressed a feeling of deep honour when Pope Benedict XVI blessed and kissed their four-week-old baby girl at the final procession of the Papal Mass on April 17, 2008, at Nationals Park in Washington D.C. Clemens, in appreciation for the blessing, gave Pope Benedict his autograph by signing his mitre. References External links Oregon Ducks bio 1983 births Living people Ranchers from Oregon People from Burns, Oregon People from Hanover Township, New Jersey Players of American football from Oregon American football quarterbacks Oregon Ducks football players New York Jets players Washington Redskins players Houston Texans players St. Louis Rams players San Diego Chargers players Los Angeles Chargers players Players of American football from New Jersey Sportspeople from Morris County, New Jersey Catholics from New Jersey Catholics from Oregon