Jayson Kyle Stanley (born April 24, 1997) is an

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who is a free agent. He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an

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in 2019 following his college football career with the

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Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Stanley signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an

following the

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on April 29, 2019. He was waived during final roster cuts with an injury settlement on August 31, 2019.

Miami Dolphins

Stanley signed to the

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' practice squad on October 16, 2019, and was released on October 30.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Stanley signed to the

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' practice squad on December 19, 2019. After the

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, he signed a reserve/futures contract with the Jaguars on January 2, 2020. He was waived on April 27, 2020.

Seattle Seahawks

The

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claimed Stanley off waivers from the Jaguars on April 28, 2020. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on October 31 and November 7 for the team's weeks 8 and 9 games against the

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and

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, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. He was signed to the active roster on November 19, 2020. He was placed on injured reserve on January 6, 2021.

Green Bay Packers

On December 29, 2021, Stanley was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on January 4, 2022.

Chicago Bears

On June 21, 2022, Stanley signed with the

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. He was waived/injured on August 16, 2022, and placed on injured reserve. He was released with an injury settlement on August 25.

References

External links

Seattle Seahawks bioGeorgia Bulldogs bio
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