Dorian Jamaal "D. J." Killings (born August 9, 1995) is a

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played college football at

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, and signed as an

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with the

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in 2017.

Professional career

Killings was seen as a high value

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free agent prospect immediately after the draft, and fielded calls from several teams.

New England Patriots

Killings signed with the

as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017. He was waived/injured by the Patriots on September 2, 2017 and placed on injured reserve. He was released with an injury settlement on September 13, 2017.

Philadelphia Eagles

On October 3, 2017, Killings was signed to the

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practice squad. Killings stayed on the Eagles' practice squad while the team defeated the

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. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on February 7, 2018. On September 1, 2018, Killings was waived/injured by the Eagles and was placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 6, 2018.

Indianapolis Colts

On October 16, 2018, Killings was signed to the

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practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 13, 2018. He was placed on injured reserve on November 20, 2018 with an ankle injury. He was released on December 10, 2018.

Green Bay Packers

On December 18, 2018, Killings was signed to the

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practice squad.

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

On January 14, 2019, Killings signed a reserve/future contract with the Indianapolis Colts. He was waived on May 17, 2019.

Oakland Raiders

On May 30, 2019, Killings was signed by the

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. He was placed on injured reserve on August 11, 2019. Killings was re-signed to a one-year contract on April 16, 2020. He chose to opt-out of the 2020 season due to the

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on August 3, 2020. He was released after the season on March 1, 2021.

Calgary Stampeders

Killings was signed to the

on May 17, 2021.

References

External links

UCF Knights bioNew England Patriots bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Killings, Dj 1995 births Living people Players of American football from Miami First Coast High School alumni American football cornerbacks UCF Knights football players New England Patriots players Philadelphia Eagles players Indianapolis Colts players Green Bay Packers players Oakland Raiders players Las Vegas Raiders players Calgary Stampeders players Players of Canadian football from Miami