Blaine Iman Clausell (born January 31, 1992) is a former

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. He played college football for Mississippi State, where he was the starting left tackle for four years, and was signed by the

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as an

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in 2015. He has also played for the

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, and

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Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Clausell signed with the

on May 2, 2015 after going undrafted in the

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. On May 12, the Ravens announced Clausell would receive a $10,000 signing bonus, the highest of any Ravens undrafted free agent. On September 4, 2015, he was waived by the Ravens.

New England Patriots

Clausell was signed to the

' practice squad on September 7, 2015. On November 19, 2015, he was released by the Patriots.

Baltimore Ravens (second stint)

On November 20, 2015, Clausell was signed to the Ravens' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens on January 4, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Ravens and was signed to the practice squad the next day.

Washington Redskins

Clausell signed with the

active roster on November 7, 2016. He was released by the Redskins on December 2, 2016.

Carolina Panthers

On December 13, 2016, Clausell was signed to the

' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers on January 2, 2017. On September 2, 2017, Clausell was waived by the Panthers and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on January 2, 2018. On August 31, 2018, Clausell was released.

Arizona Cardinals

On September 2, 2018, Clausell was claimed off waivers by the

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. On October 30, he was waived.

References

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