Kacy Rodgers II (born April 2, 1992) is an

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who is currently a free agent. He played

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at the

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(2010-2013) where he received his Bachelor's degree in Economics. Kacy is currently enrolled in the MBA program at

Southern Methodist University , mottoeng = "The truth will make you free" , established = , type = Private research university , accreditation = SACS , academic_affiliations = , religious_affiliation = United Methodist Church , president = R. Gerald Turner , prov ...

. His father

Kacy Rodgers Kacy Rodgers (born June 24, 1969) is an American football coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Tennessee and was a part of the Pittsburgh Steelers practice s ...

is currently the

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of the

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Professional career

In May 2014, Rodgers attended rookie minicamp on a tryout basis with the

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, but was not signed.

Edmonton Eskimos

In June 2015, he signed with the

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of the

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(CFL). On June 21, 2015, Rodgers was released by the team following the final roster cuts deadline. He was signed to the team's practice roster on July 12, 2015.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On August 9, 2016, Rodgers signed with the

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of the CFL.

New York Jets

On February 8, 2018, Rodgers signed with the

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of the NFL, joining his father Kacy Rodgers, who is the defensive coordinator of the Jets. He was waived on August 31, 2018.

References

External links

Miami Hurricanes bioSaskatchewan Roughriders bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Rodgers, Kacy II 1992 births Living people American football defensive backs Players of Canadian football from Texas Canadian football defensive backs Edmonton Elks players Miami Hurricanes football players New York Jets players People from Southlake, Texas Saskatchewan Roughriders players Players of American football from Denton County, Texas Players of American football from Tarrant County, Texas Carroll Senior High School alumni