Marcus Sayles

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Marcus Sayles
2022, 14, Marcus Sayles.jpg
Sayles with the Lions in 2022
No. 14 – BC Lions
Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1994-10-01) October 1, 1994 (age 29)
Alpharetta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:176 lb (80 kg)
Career information
High school: Chattahoochee High School
College: West Georgia
Undrafted: 2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  CFL.ca

Marcus Sayles (born October 1, 1994) is a professional gridiron football defensive back for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

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College career

Sayles played college football for the West Georgia Wolves from 2013 to 2016. [1] He started in 46 games where he had 123 tackles, 12 interceptions, and 24 pass breakups. [1] He also set the program record for most career blocked kicks with 13. [1]

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Sayles signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017. [2] He was waived on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the Bills' practice squad the next day. [3] [4] He was released on September 5, 2017. [5]

Los Angeles Rams

On November 22, 2017, Sayles was signed to the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad. [6] He was released on December 5, 2017, but was re-signed on December 13. [7] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on January 8, 2018. [8]

On April 12, 2018, Sayles was waived by the Rams. [9]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

After being let go by the Rams, Sayles signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for the 2018 season. Sayles played a critical role at halfback for the Bombers defense and linked up with Winston Rose as his boundary corner in 2019, to help the Bombers win the 107th Grey Cup 33-12. [10] [11] Sayles was named a CFL West All-Star for his play during the 2019 season. [12]

Minnesota Vikings

On January 3, 2020, Sayles signed a reserve/future contract with the Minnesota Vikings. [13] He was waived on August 18, 2020. [14] He was re-signed to their practice squad on October 27, 2020. [15] He was released on December 1, 2020. [16]

BC Lions

On January 9, 2021, it was announced that Sayles had signed with the BC Lions to a three-year contract. [17] In his first year with the team, he had played in 13 games where he had 52 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, two sacks, two interceptions, and one forced fumble. [1]

On February 3, 2024, the Lions announced that Sayles had signed a two-year contract extension. [18]

Statistics

CFL

 Defence
YearTeamGamesTacklesSTSacksIntTDFF
2018 WPG 167251302
2019 WPG 186421323
CFL totals 3413672625

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References

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  2. ↑ Sambrotto, Anthony (May 5, 2017). "Bills agreed to terms with 13 undrafted free agents". BuffaloBills.com. Archived from the original on August 11, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
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  8. ↑ Simmons, Myles (January 8, 2018). "Rams Sign 10 to Futures Contracts". TheRams.com. Archived from the original on March 17, 2018.
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  10. ↑ Ted Wyman (November 15, 2019). "Newcomers helped solidify Bombers' secondary just in time for playoffs". Winnipeg Sun .
  11. ↑ Ken Wiebe (August 1, 2019). "Rose and Sayles blossoming for Blue Bombers". Winnipeg Sun . Retrieved 2019-12-12.
  12. ↑ Ted Wyman (November 27, 2019). "Bombers Jefferson, Bryant and Rose named to CFL all-star team". Ottawa Citizen .
  13. ↑ "Ex-CFL cornerback Marcus Sayles signs futures deal with Vikings". Twin Cities. Pioneer Press. January 3, 2020.
  14. ↑ "Vikings Sign LB Hardy Nickerson". Vikings.com. August 18, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
  15. ↑ "Vikings Sign CB Marcus Sayles to Practice Squad; Announce Roster Moves". Vikings.com. October 27, 2020.
  16. ↑ "Vikings Waive LS Austin Cutting and LB Hardy Nickerson; Announce Roster Moves". Vikings.com. December 1, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
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  18. ↑ "Sayles, Lions agree to two-year extension". CFL.ca. 2024-02-03. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
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