Quinn Jamal Peters (born December 22, 1996) is a professional

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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College career

Peters played

for the

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from 2015 to 2018. He played in 46 games where he had 99 tackles, 3.5 tackles for a loss, three interceptions, one sack, and two forced fumbles.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

After going undrafted in the

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, Peters signed with the

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on May 4, 2019. However, he was released following an injury settlement on May 14, 2019.

Toronto Argonauts

Peters remained unsigned in 2020 and was eventually signed by the

on February 2, 2021. He began the 2021 season on the practice roster, but was elevated to the active roster in Week 2 and played in his first career professional game on August 13, 2021, where he had nine tackles and one interception against the

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. He remained a starter on defence until he suffered a knee injury in Week 10. He sat out for the remainder of the regular season, but had played in eight games and recorded 31 defensive tackles and one interception until that point. Peters returned to play in the team's lone post-season game in the East Final where he had one defensive tackle in the loss to the

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Atlanta Falcons

On January 9, 2023, Peters signed a reserve/future contract with the

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. He was released on June 5, 2023.

Toronto Argonauts (second stint)

On June 12, 2023, it was announced that Peters had re-signed with the

Personal life

Peters was born in

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to Yashica Peters. He has one brother, Gerobe Jr.

References

External links

Toronto Argonauts bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Peters, Jamal 1996 births Living people American football defensive backs Atlanta Falcons players Canadian football defensive backs Indianapolis Colts players Mississippi State Bulldogs football players Players of American football from Mississippi Toronto Argonauts players