Marcus Sayles

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Marcus Sayles
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Sayles with the Lions in 2022
No. 8 – Saskatchewan Roughriders
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
Player stats at CFL.ca

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

Contents

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]

On June 2, 2024, Sayles was released by Lions. [19]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On June 4, 2024, Sayles was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. [20]

Statistics

CFL

 Defence
YearTeamGamesTacklesSTSacksIntTDFF
2018 WPG 167251302
2019 WPG 186421323
CFL totals 3413672625

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  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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