Jonathon Mincy

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Jonathon Mincy
No. 2 – Edmonton Elks
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1992-09-05) September 5, 1992 (age 31)
Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school: Southwest DeKalb
(Decatur, Georgia)
College: Auburn
Undrafted: 2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career highlights and awards

Jonathon Tyrone Mincy (born September 5, 1992) is an American football cornerback for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent after the 2015 NFL draft. He played college football at Auburn. He has also been a member of the Montreal Alouettes and the Chicago Bears.

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Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

On May 5, 2015, Mincy was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent after the 2015 NFL Draft. [1] On August 31, he was waived. [2]

Montreal Alouettes

On June 20, 2016, Mincy was signed to the Montreal Alouettes' practice roster. [3] He made the active roster and finished his rookie season in the CFL with 54 tackles, an interception, and two forced fumbles. [4] The next season, he recorded 54 tackles and two interceptions. [4] On November 8, 2017, Mincy was named as an Eastern Division All-Star. [5] On December 4, 2017, Mincy was released so he could pursue an opportunity in the NFL. [6]

Chicago Bears

On January 10, 2018, Mincy was signed by the Chicago Bears to a reserve/future contract. [7] He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. [8] [9] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on January 8, 2019. [10] On August 31, 2019, Mincy was waived by the Bears. [11]

Toronto Argonauts

On September 18, 2019, Mincy was signed to the Toronto Argonauts' practice roster. [12]

Edmonton Eskimos / Elks

Mincy signed with the Edmonton Elks on a contract extension through 2022 on December 26, 2020. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ McClure, Vaughn (May 5, 2015). "Undrafted Jonathon Mincy has chance to impress Falcons during tryout". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  2. ↑ Conway, Kelsey (August 31, 2015). "Falcons Waive DB Mincy". Atlanta Falcons. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Making Moves: Tracking final cuts around the CFL". CFL. June 18, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  4. 1 2 "Jonathon Mincy". CFL.ca. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Star Power: 2017 CFL Divisional All-Stars announced". CFL. November 8, 2017. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Als grant Mincy release for NFL opportunities". TSN. December 4, 2017. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  7. ↑ Biggs, Brad (January 10, 2018). "Bears add cornerback Jonathon Mincy from Montreal Alouettes". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  8. ↑ Mayer, Larry (September 1, 2018). "Bears announce 53-man roster". ChicagoBears.com.
  9. ↑ Mayer, Larry (September 3, 2018). "Roster moves: Bears sign 10 to practice squad". ChicagoBears.com. Archived from the original on September 29, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
  10. ↑ Mayer, Larry (January 8, 2019). "Bears sign 10 to reserve/future contracts". ChicagoBears.com.
  11. ↑ Mayer, Larry (August 31, 2019). "Chicago Bears announce 53-man roster". ChicagoBears.com.
  12. ↑ TSN ca Staff (September 18, 2019). "Toronto Argonauts add ex-All-Star Jonathon Mincey to practice roster - TSN.ca". TSN. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  13. ↑ "Trevor Harris restructures contract with Edmonton". CFL.ca. December 26, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
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