Troymaine D. Pope (born November 29, 1993) is an

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. He played

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. He has also been a member of the

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, Los Angeles Chargers and

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Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Pope signed with the

as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

New York Jets

Pope was released by the Seahawks on September 3, 2016, and claimed off waivers by the

the next day. He was released by the Jets on November 1, 2016.

Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

Pope was signed to the

practice squad on November 3, 2016. He was promoted to the active roster on November 15, 2016. He was placed on injured reserve on December 13, 2016, with an ankle sprain. He was waived by the team on May 31, 2017.

Indianapolis Colts

On June 15, 2017, Pope signed with the

. He was waived on September 2, 2017. He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 26, 2017, only to be released three days later.

Houston Texans

On November 22, 2017, Pope was signed to the

' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Texans on January 1, 2018. On September 2, 2018, Pope was waived by the Texans.

Seattle Seahawks (third stint)

On November 6, 2018, Pope was signed to the

practice squad. He was released on November 20, 2018.

Los Angeles Chargers

On November 28, 2018, Pope was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad. On December 13, 2018, Pope was promoted to their active roster. He was waived on January 11, 2019. On January 19, 2019, Los Angeles signed Pope to a reserve/future contract for the 2019 season. Pope made the Chargers 53-man roster in 2019, playing in 14 games primarily on special teams and as a kick returner. He had ten carries for 20 rushing yards to go along with two receptions for 14 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown on the season. On September 18, 2020, Pope was signed to the Chargers practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster on October 12 and 24 for the team's weeks 5 and 7 games against the

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and Jacksonville Jaguars, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. He was promoted to the active roster on October 31. Pope was waived on December 17, 2020, and re-signed to the practice squad two days later. His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 11, 2021.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On May 17, 2021, Pope signed with the

. He was waived/injured on August 22, 2021 and placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 2.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On May 11, 2022 Christmas signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the

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(CFL).

References

External links

Los Angeles Chargers bioJacksonville State Gamecocks bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pope, Troymaine 1993 births Living people Sportspeople from Anniston, Alabama Players of American football from Alabama American football running backs Jacksonville State Gamecocks football players Seattle Seahawks players New York Jets players Indianapolis Colts players Houston Texans players Los Angeles Chargers players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players