Lynden Antonio Trail (born March 19, 1991) is an

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who is currently a free agent. He was signed as an

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by the Houston Texans in 2015. He played college football at

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. He was also member of the

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and Los Angeles Rams.

Professional career

Houston Texans

After going unselected in the 2015 NFL Draft, Trail signed with the Houston Texans. On September 11, 2015, the team released him with an injury settlement.

Washington Redskins

Trail was signed to the

' practice squad on October 5, 2015. He was released on October 12 but was re-signed back to the team's practice squad on November 23, 2015. Trail signed a futures contract with the Redskins on January 11, 2016. On September 3, 2016, Trail was waived by the Redskins, but was re-signed with their practice squad a day later. The team waived him again on September 19.

Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams signed Trail to their practice squad on September 27, 2016. He was released on October 1, 2016.

Second stint with Redskins

On December 22, 2016, Trail was re-signed to the Redskins' practice squad, and was promoted to the active roster the following day. On September 2, 2017, Trail was waived/injured by the Redskins and placed on injured reserve. The team released him with an injury settlement on September 7, 2017.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

In early 2018, Trail took part in

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, a developmental minor league football organization which highlights young talent for NFL and CFL scouts. Following his participation in The Spring League, Trail was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on May 5.

Atlantic City Blackjacks

On April 2, 2019, Trail was assigned to the

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Personal life

Trail is

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References

External links

NSU Spartans bioWashington Redskins bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Trail, Lynden 1991 births Living people Players of American football from Miami Booker T. Washington Senior High School (Miami, Florida) alumni Washington Redskins players American football linebackers Houston Texans players Norfolk State Spartans football players Los Angeles Rams players The Spring League players Atlantic City Blackjacks players African-American Catholics Players of Canadian football from Miami