for the 1989 season, and that had the second lowest 16-game rushing total in franchise history (after the 2012 season), with quarterback Troy Aikman as the team's second-leading rusher with 302 yards. Palmer played a key role in the only win the team had that season (against Washington), when Paul registered the only 100-yard rushing game of his career, after gaining 110 yards and scoring a touchdown. Cincinnati Bengals On March 30, 1990, the Cincinnati Bengals signed him in Plan B free agency. Palmer led the team in kickoff return yardage during the preseason (5 kick returns for an average of 23 yards, including a 49-yarder against Atlanta). He was released on August 20. Barcelona Dragons (first stint) In 1991, he was drafted by the Barcelona Dragons of the World League of American Football. During the first 4 games Palmer was the league's second leading rusher, but a hamstring injury limited him to just 39 yards the rest of the season. He finished as the team's second leading-rusher behind Jim Bell, recording 358 yards and 3 touchdowns. Philadelphia Eagles On June 27, 1991, Paul was signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles. He was released on August 5. Barcelona Dragons (second stint) In 1992, Palmer finished his professional career in the World League of American Football with the Barcelona Dragons. He was The Dragons starting Running Back, tallying 259 total rushing yards. Personal life Palmer spent 12 seasons as an assistant football coach at Haddon Heights High School. He is currently a radio analyst for Temple football games. See also List of college football yearly rushing leaders References External links New Dawn Fallen Star Paul Palmer Is Getting Another Chance 1964 births Living people People from Potomac, Maryland Players of American football from Maryland American football running backs All-American college football players Temple Owls football players Kansas City Chiefs players Detroit Lions players Dallas Cowboys players Barcelona Dragons players High school football coaches in New Jersey