He was a Grey Cup champion with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 2012 and has been a member of several other NFL teams.
On June 28, 2013, Inman was pressed into punting duties after an injury to starting kicker Swayze Waters during a game against the visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
In his first preseason game as a Charger, Inman had three receptions for 107 yards against the Dallas Cowboys, including a 70-yard touchdown in the third quarter.
Inman secured his spot on the 53-man roster with another impressive performance in his last preseason game, leading receivers with three receptions for 54 yards.
His 17-yard gain helped set up Malcom Floyd’s score-tying touchdown and the Chargers’ eventual win in overtime.
[4] On October 4, against the Cleveland Browns, Inman stepped in for the injured Malcom Floyd and caught a clutch 68-yard catch.
On October 18 against the Green Bay Packers, Inman caught a touchdown with no time left on a fourth down.
[8] On October 25, 2017, Inman was traded to the Chicago Bears for a conditional seventh round draft pick.
On August 18, after the return of fellow wide receiver Josh Gordon, he requested and was granted his release from the Patriots.
[20] On January 2, 2021, Inman was elevated to the active roster for their Week 17 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, being reverted to the practice squad shortly after.
On January 8, in their Wild Card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he was again elevated to the active roster, but reverted to the practice squad.