Sterling Bailey

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Sterling Bailey
No. 67, 94, 95, 70, 79, 71
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1992-09-13) September 13, 1992 (age 31)
Gainesville, Georgia
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:275 lb (125 kg)
Career information
High school:Gainesville (GA) East Hall
College:Georgia
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Sterling Eugene Bailey (born September 13, 1992) is a former American football defensive end. 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[edit]

Indianapolis Colts[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

On August 7, 2018, Bailey signed with the Carolina Panthers.[13] He was waived on August 31, 2018.[14]

Arizona Cardinals[edit]

On July 20, 2019, Bailey was signed by the Arizona Cardinals.[15] He was released on August 31, 2019.[16]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Indianapolis Colts agree to terms with 21 undrafted free agents". Colts.com. May 2, 2016. Archived from the original on September 3, 2018. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  2. ^ "Indianapolis Colts make roster moves". Colts.com. September 3, 2016. Archived from the original on February 13, 2019. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  3. ^ "Indianapolis Colts sign nine players to practice squad". Colts.com. September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on February 13, 2019. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  4. ^ "Indianapolis Colts make practice squad move". Colts.com. September 26, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  5. ^ Peters, Craig (October 25, 2016). "Vikings announce 6 practice squad moves". Vikings.com. Archived from the original on December 23, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  6. ^ Peters, Craig (January 2, 2017). "Vikings Sign 9 Practice Squad Players to Futures Contracts". Vikings.com. Archived from the original on September 6, 2017.
  7. ^ Gates, Christopher (May 4, 2017). "Minnesota Vikings Release Three Players". DailyNorseman.com.
  8. ^ Smith, Scott (May 31, 2017). "Buccaneers Sign Ends Bailey, Barnes". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2017.
  9. ^ Smith, Scott (September 2, 2017). "Wide Variety of Moves Gets Bucs to 53". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2017.
  10. ^ Smith, Scott (September 3, 2017). "Bucs Stay Home for Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on October 26, 2017.
  11. ^ Smith, Scott (September 14, 2017). "Channing Ward Returns to Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on September 18, 2017.
  12. ^ "Buccaneers Sign DE Sterling Bailey To Practice Squad". December 5, 2017.
  13. ^ "Panthers roster moves: DT Ashaad Mabry waived; DE Sterling Bailey signed". CatScratchReader.com. August 7, 2018.
  14. ^ Henson, Max (August 31, 2018). "Panthers announce first wave of cuts". Panthers.com.
  15. ^ Urban, Darren (July 20, 2019). "Charles Clay, Robert Nkemdiche Among 6 Cardinals Put On PUP". AZCardinals.com.
  16. ^ Odegard, Kyle (August 31, 2019). "After Cuts, Cardinals Arrive At Initial Roster". AZCardinals.com.

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