Jason James Lamar (born November 10, 1978) is a former

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who played one season with the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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at the

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and attended

Ypsilanti High School Ypsilanti High School (YHS) was a public school located in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan. () Ypsilanti High School (or 'Ypsi High,' as many people referred to it), was a comprehensive high school serving 9–12th grades, located on the western edg ...

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. He was also a member of the

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, and

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of the

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(CFL).

Professional career

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

After spending the 2000 season with the

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, Lamar signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in May 2001. He was a CFL East Division All-Star in 2001.

Houston Texans

Lamar was signed by the Houston Texans on January 22, 2002. He played in five games for the Texans in . He was released by the Texans on August 31, 2003.

Edmonton Eskimos

Lamar was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos in September 2003. The Eskimos won the

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on November 16, 2003, against the Montreal Alouettes.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Lamar was traded to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on April 20, 2004. He was released after arguing on the sidelines with head coach Greg Marshall.

Montreal Alouettes

Lamar played in two games for the Alouettes in .

Edmonton Eskimos

Lamar signed with the Edmonton Eskimos on May 10, 2005.

References

External links

Just Sports Stats
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lamar, Jason Living people 1978 births Players of American football from Detroit American football linebackers Canadian football linebackers Toledo Rockets football players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Houston Texans players Montreal Alouettes players Sportspeople from Ypsilanti, Michigan Players of Canadian football from Detroit