Kyle Knox (born January 31, 1989) is a

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He was signed as an undrafted

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by the Seattle Seahawks after the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at

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Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Knox was originally signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent after the 2012 NFL Draft. He was cut during final cuts, but was signed to the practice squad for the final two weeks of the 2012 NFL Season. On August 26, 2013, he was cut by the Seahawks.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Knox was claimed off waivers by the

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on August 27, 2013. He was waived on October 3, 2013.

New Orleans Saints

On October 23, 2013, Knox was signed to the

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' practice squad. On January 1, 2014, he was promoted to the Saints' active roster. On May 4, 2015, he was released by the Saints.

Dallas Cowboys

On June 2, 2015, Knox was signed by the

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. On June 5, 2015, he was released by the Cowboys.

References

External links

Jacksonville Jaguars bioSeattle Seahawks bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Knox, Kyle 1989 births Living people People from Los Angeles Players of American football from Los Angeles American football linebackers Canadian football linebackers American players of Canadian football Fresno State Bulldogs football players Seattle Seahawks players Jacksonville Jaguars players New Orleans Saints players Dallas Cowboys players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players Players of Canadian football from Los Angeles