Brandon Lamar Facyson ( ; born September 8, 1994) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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Professional career

Los Angeles Chargers

Facyson signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2018. Facyson finished his rookie season with 3

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, playing in 15 games as well as both playoff games for the Chargers. In Facyson's second season he made his first professional start in a Week 2 loss to the Lions. Facyson finished his second season starting 4 games, playing in all 16, and recording 41 tackles. Facyson was placed on the reserve/

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list by the team on November 7, 2020, and activated on November 25. Facyson re-signed with the Chargers on March 19, 2021. He was waived on September 1, 2021, and re-signed to the

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the next day.

Las Vegas Raiders

On October 6, 2021, Facyson was signed by the

off the Chargers practice squad. In Week 6 against the

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, Facyson recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by

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during the 34–24 victory.

Indianapolis Colts

On March 18, 2022, Facyson signed with the

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Las Vegas Raiders (second stint)

On March 16, 2023, Facyson signed a one-year contract with the Raiders. He was placed on

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on September 8, 2023. He was activated on December 24.

References

External links

Los Angeles Chargers bio
1994 births Living people Players of American football from Jacksonville, Florida American football cornerbacks Virginia Tech Hokies football players Los Angeles Chargers players Las Vegas Raiders players Indianapolis Colts players {{Defensiveback-1990s-stub