Danny Isidora (born June 5, 1994) is an

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who is a free agent. He played college football at

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. Isidora was drafted by the

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in the fifth round of the

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. He has also played for the

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and

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Early years

A three-star recruit out of

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, Isidora was regarded as the No. 13 offensive guard prospect and No. 39 overall prospect in the state of

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according to ESPN. Isidora chose to attend Miami over

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and

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College career

Isidora redshirted his first year on campus to get stronger and then missed the first 10 games of the 2013 season due to a foot injury. He earned the right-guard spot at the start of the 2014 season and did not relinquish it through the rest of his career. After the 2016 season, Isidora was one of three guards to be voted second-team All- ACC.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Isidora was drafted by the

in the fifth round, 180th overall pick, in the

. Isidora entered the 2018 season as a backup guard. He started two games at left guard in place of an injured Tom Compton.

Miami Dolphins

On August 30, 2019, Isidora was traded to the

in exchange for a seventh round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He was placed on injured reserve on September 25, 2019. On September 5, 2020, Isidora was waived by the Dolphins.

Kansas City Chiefs

On September 8, 2020, Isidora was signed to the

' practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster on October 24 and 31 for the team's weeks 7 and 8 games against the

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and New York Jets, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On December 15, 2020, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Isidora off the Chiefs' practice squad.

Houston Texans

On July 31, 2021, Isidora signed with the Houston Texans. He was released on August 31, 2021.

Atlanta Falcons

On September 15, 2021, Isidora was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad. Isidora was released on September 17, 2021.

Arizona Cardinals

Isidora signed with the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad on September 29, 2021. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals on January 19, 2022. On August 30, 2022, Isidora was released by the Cardinals and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on November 2.

Tennessee Titans

On December 26, 2022, Isidora was signed to the

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practice squad.

References

External links

Atlanta Falcons bio
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