Nathan Lee "Nate" Bussey (born February 20, 1989) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the seventh round of the

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. He played

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. He was also a member of the

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and

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Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Bussey was drafted by the

in the seventh round of the

. He signed a 4-year contract with the team on July 28, 2011. He was waived on September 3, 2011, and re-signed to the team's

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on September 4. He remained with the Saints through the 2012 season. He played in the Saints' playoff win over the

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on January 7, 2012.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Bussey was claimed off waivers by the

on August 13, 2012. He was released on August 25.

Omaha Nighthawks

Was a member of the

of the United Football League for the

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Signed with the

of the

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on April 11, 2013. Signed by Ti-Cats

References

External links

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Omaha Nighthawks profile

New Orleans Saints profile

Nate Bussey
at Just Sports Stats * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bussey, Nate 1989 births Living people Players of American football from Washington, D.C. American football linebackers Canadian football linebackers African-American players of American football African-American players of Canadian football Illinois Fighting Illini football players New Orleans Saints players Jacksonville Jaguars players Omaha Nighthawks players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Dunbar High School (Washington, D.C.) alumni 21st-century African-American sportspeople 20th-century African-American people