Michael Palmer (born January 18, 1988) is a former American football tight end.

His senior year he caught 43 passes for 507 yards and 4 Tds while breaking multiple records for Clemson tight ends.

After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL draft, Palmer signed a rookie free agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons on April 24, 2010.

[7] Palmer played 2 seasons in Pittsburgh backing up Heath Miller.

Palmer caught 2 passes and a TD with the Steelers before deciding to retire from football.