DeJuan Michael Newton (born November 11, 1987) is an

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who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2010. He played

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at Buffalo.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Newton was originally signed by the

as an

on April 30, 2010. He was waived on September 4, 2010, and signed to the Colts'

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on September 5. He was promoted to the Colts' active roster on October 5. He was waived/injured on August 28, 2011. He was released with an injury settlement on September 1. On February 9, 2012, Newton resigned with the Colts.

References

External links

Indianapolis Colts bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Newton, Mike Living people 1987 births Players of American football from Maryland American football safeties Buffalo Bulls football players Indianapolis Colts players People from Pasadena, Maryland Calvert Hall College High School alumni