Parnell Motley (born October 28, 1997) is an

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who is a free agent. He played

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and signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2020. Motley has also been a member of the

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, and

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Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Motley signed with the

as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2020, and made the team's 53-man roster after training camp. He played in two games before being waived on October 12, 2020.

San Francisco 49ers

On October 13, 2020, Motley was claimed off waivers by the

. Motley was waived by the 49ers on October 26, 2020, and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.

Denver Broncos

On December 16, 2020, Motley was signed by the

off the 49ers practice squad. He was waived on August 31, 2021.

Detroit Lions

On September 2, 2021, Motley was signed to the

practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on January 10, 2022. He was waived on May 10, 2022.

Cleveland Browns

On May 18, 2022, Motley signed with the

. He was waived on August 22, 2022.

Calgary Stampeders

On September 29, 2022, Motley signed with the

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of the

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(CFL).

DC Defenders

On November 17, 2022, Motley was drafted by the

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of the

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New Orleans Breakers

Motley signed with the New Orleans Breakers of the USFL on April 19, 2023, but was released the next day.

Toronto Argonauts

On April 26, 2023, Motley signed with the

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of the

(CFL). On May 17, 2023, Motley was released by the Argonauts.

Montreal Alouettes

On September 5, 2023, Motley signed with the

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of the

(CFL).

DC Defenders (second stint)

On December 20, 2023, Motley re-signed with the DC Defenders. He was not apart of the roster after the UFL Dispersal Draft on January 8, 2024.

References

External links

Denver Broncos bioTampa Bay Buccaneers bioOklahoma Sooners bio
1997 births Living people Players of American football from Washington, D.C. American football cornerbacks Oklahoma Sooners football players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players San Francisco 49ers players Denver Broncos players Detroit Lions players Cleveland Browns players Calgary Stampeders players DC Defenders players New Orleans Breakers (2022) players Toronto Argonauts players Montreal Alouettes players {{Defensiveback-1990s-stub