Wynton McManis (born September 20, 1994) is a

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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and was signed by the

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as an

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in 2016.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

On May 12, 2016, the

signed McManis as an undrafted free agent following the

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. He was released on August 27, 2016, and was signed to the practice squad on November 29, 2016. On December 23, 2016, the 49ers promoted McManis to their active roster from their practice squad after placing Torrey Smith on injured-reserve. He made his professional debut the following day in a 22–21 victory over the

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. On May 2, 2017, McManis was waived by the 49ers.

Calgary Stampeders

McManis signed with the Calgary Stampeders on June 17, 2017. After the CFL canceled the 2020 season due to the

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, McManis chose to opt-out of his contract with the Stampeders.

New Orleans Saints

McManis was signed by the

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on August 29, 2020. He was waived on September 5, 2020. On January 20, 2021, McManis signed a reserve/futures contract with the Saints. He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on September 6. McManis resigned with the Saints' practice squad on September 15, 2021, and was elevated to the 53 man roster on September 18, 2021. He was released on September 20, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on October 12.

Miami Dolphins

On November 24, 2021, McManis was signed to the

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practice squad.

Toronto Argonauts

On February 8, 2022, it was announced that McManis had signed with the

References

External links

Toronto Argonauts bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:McManis, Wynton Living people 1994 births American football linebackers American players of Canadian football Calgary Stampeders players Canadian football linebackers Memphis Tigers football players Miami Dolphins players New Orleans Saints players People from Olive Branch, Mississippi Sportspeople from the Memphis metropolitan area Players of American football from Memphis, Tennessee Players of Canadian football from Memphis, Tennessee San Francisco 49ers players Toronto Argonauts players