Sterling Bailey

Sterling Eugene Bailey (born September 13, 1992) is an American football defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia. Bailey was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He has also been a member of the Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Indianapolis Colts
After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft, Bailey signed with the Indianapolis Colts on May 2, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Colts during final team cuts. Bailey was signed to the Colts' practice squad the following day. On September 26, 2016, he was released from the Colts' practice squad.

Seattle Seahawks
On October 4, 2016, Bailey was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad. He was released from the Seahawks' practice squad on October 18, 2016.

Minnesota Vikings
Bailey was signed to the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad on October 25, 2016. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 2, 2017. On May 4, 2017, he was waived by the Vikings.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On May 31, 2017, Bailey was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was waived on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad the next day. He was released on September 14, 2017. He was re-signed on December 5, 2017.

Carolina Panthers
On August 7, 2018, Bailey signed with the Carolina Panthers. He was waived on August 31, 2018.

Baltimore Brigade
On April 19, 2019, Bailey was placed on reassignment.

Arizona Cardinals
On July 20, 2019, Bailey was signed by the Arizona Cardinals.