Quinton Spears (born May 11, 1988) is a former

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of the

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(NFL). He was a 3-year-letter wide receiver at Montgomery High School in Montgomery, Texas, and received a scholarship to

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where he was switched to tight end and finally defensive line. While at Prairie View A&M, Spears was a unanimous preseason All-SWAC first-team selection as a defensive end in 2009.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Spears was claimed by

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off waivers from

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and moved from defensive end to linebacker on September 4, 2011.

Indianapolis Colts

Spears signed a reserve/

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with the

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on December 31, 2012. On August 13, 2013, he was waived-injured by the Colts. On the next day, he cleared waivers and was placed on the Colts' injured reserve list. On September 10, 2013 the

waived linebacker Quinton Spears (

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) from injured reserve.

Dallas Cowboys

The

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signed Spears to a

on January 8, 2014. On May 12, 2014 the

released Quinton Spears.Dallas Cowboys release Quinton Spears
CBSsports, May 12, 2014.

References

External links

Indianapolis Colts bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Spears, Quinton 1988 births Living people American football linebackers American football defensive ends Prairie View A&M Panthers football players Miami Dolphins players Cleveland Browns players Players of American football from Texas People from Huntsville, Texas