Canaan T. Severin (born March 16, 1993) is a former

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wide receiver. He played college football at

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. Severin is also an aspiring film producer, whose short film, "Lean In" has been nominated for the

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Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

Severin signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2016. He was placed on injured reserve on August 5, 2016, with a shoulder injury. Severin was released on May 2, 2017, only to be re-signed on May 17, 2017. In the Steelers' preseason opener against the

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on August 11, he caught 2 passes on 4 targets for 24 yards. He was later released on August 14, 2017.

New York Giants

On August 18, 2017, Severin signed with the

. He was waived on September 2, 2017. He was re-signed to the Giants' practice squad on December 27, 2017. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Giants on January 1, 2018. He was waived by the Giants on May 7, 2018.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Severin, Canaan 1993 births Living people American football wide receivers Virginia Cavaliers football players Pittsburgh Steelers players New York Giants players People from Marlborough, Massachusetts Players of American football from Middlesex County, Massachusetts