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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||
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| Born: | September 13, 1992 Gainesville, Georgia | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 296 lb (134 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Gainesville (GA) East Hall | ||||
| College: | Georgia | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2016 | ||||
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Sterling Eugene Bailey (born September 13, 1992) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. 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, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, and Arizona Cardinals.
Professional career[]
Indianapolis Colts[]
After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft, Bailey signed with the Indianapolis Colts on May 2, 2016.[1] On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Colts during final team cuts.[2] Bailey was signed to the Colts' practice squad the following day.[3] On September 26, 2016, he was released from the Colts' practice squad.[4]
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.[5] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 2, 2017.[6] On May 4, 2017, he was waived by the Vikings.[7]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers[]
On May 31, 2017, Bailey was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[8] He was waived on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad the next day.[9][10] He was released on September 14, 2017.[11] He was re-signed on December 5, 2017.[12]
Carolina Panthers[]
On August 7, 2018, Bailey signed with the Carolina Panthers.[13] He was waived on August 31, 2018.[14]
Arizona Cardinals[]
On July 20, 2019, Bailey was signed by the Arizona Cardinals.[15] He was released on August 31, 2019.[16]
References[]
- ↑ "Indianapolis Colts agree to terms with 21 undrafted free agents". Colts.com. May 2, 2016. http://blogs.colts.com/2016/05/02/indianapolis-colts-agree-to-terms-with-21-undrafted-free-agents/. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Indianapolis Colts make roster moves". Colts.com. September 3, 2016. http://blogs.colts.com/2016/09/03/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-161/. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Indianapolis Colts sign nine players to practice squad". Colts.com. September 4, 2016. http://blogs.colts.com/2016/09/04/indianapolis-colts-sign-nine-players-to-practice-squad/. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Indianapolis Colts make practice squad move". Colts.com. September 26, 2016. http://blogs.colts.com/2016/09/26/indianapolis-colts-make-practice-squad-move-12/. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ↑ Peters, Craig (October 25, 2016). "Vikings announce 6 practice squad moves". Vikings.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20161223004532/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/vikings-announce-6-practice-squad-moves/388b0ce7-5231-4f7f-a63d-bae77a9c01d3. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ↑ Peters, Craig (January 2, 2017). "Vikings Sign 9 Practice Squad Players to Futures Contracts". https://web.archive.org/web/20170906225207/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Sign-9-Practice-Squad-Players-to-Futures-Contracts/fa006209-f66e-44c0-b86d-466fa410adb1.
- ↑ Gates, Christopher (May 4, 2017). "Minnesota Vikings Release Three Players". http://www.dailynorseman.com/2017/5/4/15548072/minnesota-vikings-release-three-players.
- ↑ Smith, Scott (May 31, 2017). "Buccaneers Sign Ends Bailey, Barnes". https://web.archive.org/web/20171017211405/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Buccaneers-Sign-Ends-Bailey-Barnes/a968d40f-7574-4b48-9773-f11342552cb1.
- ↑ Smith, Scott (September 2, 2017). "Wide Variety of Moves Gets Bucs to 53". https://web.archive.org/web/20171208151620/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Wide-Variety-of-Moves-Gets-Bucs-to-53/229beb34-4568-4236-8cc8-4ad794feb408.
- ↑ Smith, Scott (September 3, 2017). "Bucs Stay Home for Practice Squad". https://web.archive.org/web/20171026072456/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bucs-Stay-Home-for-Practice-Squad/5073e8ed-dcd6-4f12-9bbf-22220b5e4d93.
- ↑ Smith, Scott (September 14, 2017). "Channing Ward Returns to Practice Squad". https://web.archive.org/web/20170918052443/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Channing-Ward-Returns-to-Practice-Squad/1537b583-92d7-44d8-a150-1a19f359204c.
- ↑ "Buccaneers Sign DE Sterling Bailey To Practice Squad". December 5, 2017. http://nfltraderumors.co/buccaneers-sign-de-sterling-bailey-practice-squad/.
- ↑ "Panthers roster moves: DT Ashaad Mabry waived; DE Sterling Bailey signed". August 7, 2018. https://www.catscratchreader.com/2018/8/7/17660398/nfl-carolina-panthers-roster-moves-ashaad-mabry-waived-sterling-bailey-signed.
- ↑ Henson, Max (August 31, 2018). "Panthers announce first wave of cuts". https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-announce-first-wave-of-cuts.
- ↑ Urban, Darren (July 20, 2019). "Charles Clay, Robert Nkemdiche Among 6 Cardinals Put On PUP". https://www.azcardinals.com/news/charles-clay-robert-nkemdiche-among-6-cardinals-put-on-pup.
- ↑ Odegard, Kyle (August 31, 2019). "After Cuts, Cardinals Arrive At Initial Roster". https://www.azcardinals.com/news/after-cuts-cardinals-arrive-at-initial-roster.