Darnell Sankey

Darnell Sankey (born October 11, 1994) is an American football linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent after the 2016 NFL Draft. He played college football at Sacramento State.

Denver Broncos
On July 26, 2016, Sankey was signed to the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on August 29, 2016.

Oakland Raiders
On September 28, 2016, Sankey was signed to the Oakland Raiders' practice squad. On October 4, he was waived but re-signed the next day, only to be released a week later.

Kansas City Chiefs
On December 5, 2016, Sankey was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad. He was released on January 3, 2017.

Minnesota Vikings
On July 29, 2017, Sankey was signed by the Minnesota Vikings. He was waived on August 20, 2017.

Indianapolis Colts
Three days after he was cut by the Vikings, Sankey was signed by the Indianapolis Colts on August 23, 2017. He was waived on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the Colts' practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on September 16, 2017. He was waived on September 18, 2017. He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 29. He was promoted back to the active roster on October 9, 2017. He was waived again on November 15, 2017.

Baltimore Ravens
On November 29, 2017, Sankey was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad.

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)
On January 11, 2018, Sankey signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts. He was waived by the Colts on May 1, 2018.

Detroit Lions
On July 26, 2018, Sankey signed with the Detroit Lions. He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on September 5, 2018.

New Orleans Saints
On September 19, 2018, Sankey was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on January 21, 2019.

Personal life
Sankey is the son of Roberta and Erskine Sankey. At Sacramento State, he majored in communication studies.