Auzoyah Alufohai (born October 16, 1996) is an

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who is a free agent. After playing

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for the

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, he signed with the

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as an

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in 2020.

Professional career

Houston Texans

Alufohai signed with the

as an

following the

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on April 27, 2020. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and signed to the team's

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two days later. He was elevated to the active roster on December 19 for the team's week 15 game against the

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, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was promoted to the active roster on December 23, 2020. On August 24, 2021, Alufohai was waived by the Texans.

Chicago Bears

On September 1, 2021, Alufohai was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on September 8, 2021.

Green Bay Packers

On November 3, 2021, Alufohai was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on November 16, 2021.

Chicago Bears (second stint)

On December 16, 2021, Alufohai was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on January 11, 2022. He was waived on August 5, 2022.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On August 10, 2022, Alufohai signed with the

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. He was waived on August 29, 2022.

References

External links

Houston Texans bioWest Georgia Wolves football bio
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