Michael Ola (born April 19, 1988) is a former American football

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. He played

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and attended Riverdale High School in Riverdale, Georgia. He has also been a member of the Jacksonville Sharks, Montreal Alouettes, Miami Dolphins,

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, and

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Professional career

Jacksonville Sharks

Ola was signed by the Jacksonville Sharks on March 3, 2012. He was released on June 11, 2012.

Montreal Alouettes

Ola signed with the Montreal Alouettes on June 10, 2012. He played for the Alouettes during the 2012 and 2013 CFL seasons.

Miami Dolphins

Ola was signed to a futures contract by the Miami Dolphins on February 7, 2014. He was released by the Dolphins on May 25, 2014.

Chicago Bears

Ola signed with the

on May 28, 2014. He made his NFL debut on September 7 against the

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, and made his first career start the following week against the San Francisco 49ers, replacing the injured Matt Slauson. In the 2014 season, he started at four of the five offensive line positions. Ola was released by the Bears on September 5, 2015.

San Diego Chargers

Ola was signed to the

' practice squad on September 7, 2015. He was signed to the active roster on October 3, following the Chargers release of running back Donald Brown.

Detroit Lions

Ola was signed by the

on October 20, 2015. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Lions.

Seattle Seahawks

On September 13, 2016, Ola was signed to the Seahawks' practice squad. He was released on September 21, 2016.

New York Giants

On September 21, 2016, Ola was signed to the Giants' practice squad.

Buffalo Bills

On September 28, 2016, Ola was signed by the Bills off the Giants' practice squad. He was released by the Bills on October 25, 2016, and was re-signed to the practice squad two days later. He was promoted back to the active roster on December 13, 2016. On September 2, 2017, Ola was waived/injured by the Bills and placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 6, 2017.

Los Angeles Chargers

On October 24, 2017, Ola signed with the Los Angeles Chargers.

New Orleans Saints

On May 14, 2018, Ola signed with the New Orleans Saints. He was released on September 12, 2018. He was re-signed on October 18, 2018. He suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 14 and was placed on injured reserve on December 11, 2018. On February 19, 2019, Ola re-signed with the Saints. He was released on August 31, 2019. He was re-signed on December 6, 2019. He was released on December 28, 2019.

References

External links

Just Sports StatsNFL Draft ScoutChicago Bears bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ola, Michael 1988 births Living people Players of American football from Riverdale, Georgia American football offensive tackles Hampton Pirates football players Jacksonville Sharks players Miami Dolphins players Chicago Bears players San Diego Chargers players Detroit Lions players Seattle Seahawks players New York Giants players Buffalo Bills players Los Angeles Chargers players New Orleans Saints players Players of Canadian football from Georgia (U.S. state) Canadian football offensive linemen Montreal Alouettes players