Myles Dorn (born June 25, 1998) is an

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free agent.

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(NFL). He played college football at

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Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Dorn was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2020. He suffered a broken toe in the Vikings' final preseason practice and was waived with an injury designation. Dorn reverted to the injured reserve after clearing waivers on September 6, 2020. He was released on August 31, 2021, during final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. Dorn was elevated to the active roster on September 18, 2021, for the team's Week 2 game against the Arizona Cardinals and made his NFL debut in the game. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 10, 2022. Dorn was waived by the Vikings on August 30, 2022. He was re-signed to the practice squad one day later. He was promoted to the active roster on October 8. He was waived on October 17 and re-signed to the practice squad.

Carolina Panthers

On January 18, 2023, Dorn signed a reserve/future contract with the

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. He was released on June 30.

Miami Dolphins

On August 2, 2023, Dorn signed with the

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. He was waived/injured on August 24, 2023, and placed on injured reserve.

Personal life

Dorn's father, Torin Dorn, played defensive back at North Carolina and in the NFL for seven seasons.

References

External links

North Carolina Tar Heels bioMinnesota Vikings bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dorn, Myles Living people 1998 births African-American players of American football American football defensive backs Players of American football from North Carolina Minnesota Vikings players North Carolina Tar Heels football players Carolina Panthers players Miami Dolphins players