Richard "Dewey" Jarvis (born April 20, 1995) is an

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who was a free agent as of December 2020. He played

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Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Jarvis signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2018. After making the Falcons' initial 53-man roster, Jarvis was waived on September 6, 2018 and was re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted back to the active roster on September 22, 2018. He was waived again on September 25, 2018.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On October 23, 2018, Jarvis was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on November 15, 2018.

Buffalo Bills

On November 19, 2018, Jarvis was signed to the

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practice squad.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Jarvis, Richard 1995 births Living people American football linebackers Atlanta Falcons players Brown Bears football players Buffalo Bills players Jacksonville Jaguars players People from Watertown, Massachusetts Players of American football from Massachusetts Sportspeople from Middlesex County, Massachusetts