Lafayette E. Pitts (born September 24, 1992) is an

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who is a free agent. 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

Miami Dolphins

After going undrafted in the

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, Pitts signed with the

on May 6, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Dolphins during final team cuts. Pitts was signed to the Dolphins'

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the following day. On November 7, 2016, he was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster. On September 2, 2017, Pitts was waived by the Dolphins.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On September 3, 2017, Pitts was claimed off waivers by the

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. He was waived by the Jaguars on October 24, 2017.

Buffalo Bills

On October 25, 2017, Pitts was claimed off waivers by the

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. Pitts was re-signed to a one-year deal on April 16, 2018. After another season as a core special teams player for the Bills, Pitts signed another one-year deal on February 12, 2019 to remain in Buffalo. He was released on August 31, 2019.

Indianapolis Colts

On December 30, 2019, Pitts signed a reserve/future contract with the

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. He was waived on September 5, 2020.

Buffalo Bills (second stint)

On October 14, 2020, Pitts was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad. He was released on November 3. On December 14, 2020, Pitts re-signed with the Bills practice squad. He was released on January 1, 2021.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 6, 2021, Pitts signed with the

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. He was waived on August 28, 2021.

Atlanta Falcons

On November 10, 2021, Pitts was signed to the

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practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Falcons on January 10, 2022. He was released on August 23, 2022.

References

External links

Pittsburgh Panthers bio
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