Darnell Sankey Explained

Darnell Sankey
Current Team:Montreal Alouettes
Number:1
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:11 October 1994
Birth Place:San Jose, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:250
High School:Branham
(San Jose, California)
College:Sacramento State
Undraftedyear:2016
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Cflstatlabel1:Total tackles
Cflstatvalue1:251
Cflstatlabel2:Sacks
Cflstatvalue2:5
Cflstatlabel3:Interceptions
Cflstatvalue3:2
Cflstatlabel4:Forced fumbles
Cflstatvalue4:4
Pfr:SankDa00
Cfl:darnell-sankey/165394/

Darnell Sankey (born October 11, 1994) is an American professional football linebacker for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent after the 2016 NFL draft. He played college football at Sacramento State.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

On July 26, 2016, Sankey was signed to the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent.[1] He was waived on August 29, 2016.[2]

Oakland Raiders

On September 28, 2016, Sankey was signed to the Oakland Raiders' practice squad.[3] On October 4, he was waived but re-signed the next day, only to be released a week later.[4] [5]

Kansas City Chiefs

On December 5, 2016, Sankey was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad.[6] He was released on January 3, 2017.[7]

Minnesota Vikings

On July 29, 2017, Sankey was signed by the Minnesota Vikings.[8] He was waived on August 20, 2017.[9]

Indianapolis Colts (first stint)

Three days after he was cut by the Vikings, Sankey was signed by the Indianapolis Colts on August 23, 2017.[10] He was waived on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the Colts' practice squad the next day.[11] [12] He was promoted to the active roster on September 16, 2017.[13] He was waived on September 18, 2017.[14] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 29.[15] He was promoted back to the active roster on October 9, 2017.[16] He was waived again on November 15, 2017.[17]

Baltimore Ravens

On November 29, 2017, Sankey was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad.[18]

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

On January 11, 2018, Sankey signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts.[19] He was waived by the Colts on May 1, 2018.[20]

Detroit Lions

On July 26, 2018, Sankey signed with the Detroit Lions.[21] He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[22] [23] He was released on September 5, 2018.[24]

New Orleans Saints

On September 19, 2018, Sankey was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad.[25]

Sankey signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on January 21, 2019.[26] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[27]

Calgary Stampeders

Sankey signed with the Calgary Stampeders on February 10, 2020.[28] After the CFL canceled the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sankey chose to opt-out of his contract with the Stampeders on August 31, 2020.[29] He opted back in to his contract on January 12, 2021.[30]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Sankey signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on February 8, 2022.[31]

Arlington Renegades

Sankey signed with the Arlington Renegades of the XFL in February 2023. He won the 2023 XFL Championship on May 13, 2023. He was granted his release on August 3, 2023.[32] [33]

Montreal Alouettes

On September 11, 2023, it was announced that Sankey had signed with the Montreal Alouettes.[34] In 2023, he played in six regular season games, starting in five, where he had 31 defensive tackles, one sack, one interception, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.[35]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Broncos sign rookie LB Darnell Sankey; waive long snapper Nathan Theus. https://web.archive.org/web/20170918031308/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-rookie-LB-Darnell-Sankey-waive-long-snapper-Nathan-Theus/90086e2a-65f9-4c6b-a442-92e0077b099a. dead. September 18, 2017. Mason. Andrew. July 26, 2016. DenverBroncos.com. September 17, 2017.
  2. Web site: Broncos part ways with 11 as 75-man deadline nears. https://web.archive.org/web/20171030043102/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-part-ways-with-11-as-75-man-deadline-nears/7a1023ab-d4db-4257-9511-54e79fa9d990. dead. October 30, 2017. Mason. Andrew. August 29, 2017. DenverBroncos.com. September 17, 2017.
  3. Web site: Raiders Sign G Denver Kirkland To Active Roster. https://web.archive.org/web/20170918023542/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-G-Denver-Kirkland-To-Active-Roster/70cbec27-4057-4479-a4d2-bb0f141f4ced. dead. September 18, 2017. September 28, 2016. Raiders.com. September 17, 2017.
  4. Web site: Raiders Sign LB Perry Riley Jr.; Heeney To Reserve/Injured List. https://web.archive.org/web/20170911211704/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-LB-Perry-Riley-Jr-Heeney-To-ReserveInjured-List/1b503a7c-c225-4ef5-b277-f762cba2a909. dead. September 11, 2017. October 4, 2016. Raiders.com. September 17, 2017.
  5. Web site: Oakland Raiders Announce Transactions. https://web.archive.org/web/20170918022611/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Oakland-Raiders-Announce-Transactions/2ff1622a-dd10-4674-8870-6f498caa0e44. dead. September 18, 2017. October 12, 2016. Raiders.com. September 17, 2017.
  6. Web site: Chiefs Sign LB Darnell Sankey To Practice Squad. Bouda. Nate. December 5, 2016. NFLTradeRumors.co. September 17, 2017.
  7. Web site: Chiefs Sign OT Isaiah Battle To Futures Deal, Add DE David King To PS. Bouda. Nate. January 3, 2017. NFLTradeRumors.co. September 17, 2017.
  8. News: Vikings Sign Former Broncos LB Darnell Sankey. https://web.archive.org/web/20170918022519/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Sign-Former-Broncos-LB-Darnell-Sankey/5cdc6267-b506-4178-b61f-c97bdcc67085. dead. September 18, 2017. July 29, 2017. Vikings.com. September 17, 2017.
  9. Web site: Vikings Sign Former Gophers QB Mitch Leidner. https://web.archive.org/web/20171026201432/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Sign-Former-Gophers-QB-Mitch-Leidner/584228b0-eaa5-44ca-ace9-617783bd6550. dead. October 26, 2017. August 20, 2017. Vikings.com. September 17, 2017.
  10. News: Colts Activate Brian Schwenke; Sign Linebacker Darnell Sankey. https://web.archive.org/web/20170827052409/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Activate-Brian-Schwenke-Sign-Linebacker-Darnell-Sankey/62657ca1-678c-4588-8cf3-fcfbc1519a93. dead. August 27, 2017. August 23, 2017. Colts.com. September 17, 2017.
  11. News: Colts Announce Final 2017 Roster Cuts. https://web.archive.org/web/20171109151022/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Announce-Final-2017-Roster-Cuts/5dc30820-9391-401e-8bdd-40852df5769e. dead. November 9, 2017. Walker. Andrew. September 2, 2017. Colts.com. September 17, 2017.
  12. Web site: Colts Add Seven To Initial 2017 Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20171109152320/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Add-Seven-To-Initial-2017-Practice-Squad/e37c1c68-292e-4307-a0b3-9e2c96ac92f0. dead. November 9, 2017. Walker. Andrew. September 3, 2017. Colts.com. September 17, 2017.
  13. Web site: Colts Sign Inside Linebacker Darnell Sankey From Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20171219184125/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Sign-Inside-Linebacker-Darnell-Sankey-From-Practice-Squad/f8ac4bff-fd24-43b8-b6b2-961e82db3723. dead. December 19, 2017. Walker. Andrew. September 16, 2017. Colts.com. September 17, 2017.
  14. Web site: Roster Move: Colts Re-Sign WR Matt Hazel; Add To Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20170926100627/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Roster-Move-Colts-Re-Sign-WR-Matt-Hazel-Add-To-Practice-Squad/5f175b19-edbe-4207-94bc-47bd243f2525. dead. September 26, 2017. Colts.com. September 18, 2017.
  15. Web site: Roster Move: Colts Sign Linebacker Darnell Sankey To Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20171109135729/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Roster-Move-Colts-Sign-Linebacker-Darnell-Sankey-To-Practice-Squad/8c474298-2944-4716-b124-91d2109a9b2d. dead. November 9, 2017. Colts.com. September 29, 2017.
  16. Web site: Colts Sign Linebacker Darnell Sankey To Active Roster; Place Krishawn Hogan On IR. https://web.archive.org/web/20171012121927/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Sign-Linebacker-Darnell-Sankey-To-Active-Roster-Place-Krishawn-Hogan-On-IR/0f6dc8fe-457e-4ef4-95a4-f374d7322f71. dead. October 12, 2017. Colts.com. October 9, 2017.
  17. Web site: Roster Moves: Colts Claim LB Jermaine Grace. https://web.archive.org/web/20171223234029/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Roster-Moves-Colts-Claim-LB-Jermaine-Grace/0f195deb-35b3-427c-a6c9-c06665568329. dead. December 23, 2017. Colts.com. November 15, 2017.
  18. Web site: Ravens Sign ILB Darnell Sankey To Practice Squad. November 29, 2017.
  19. Web site: Roster Move: Colts Sign ILB Darnell Sankey To Reserve/Future Contract. https://web.archive.org/web/20180112160211/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Roster-Move-Colts-Sign-ILB-Darnell-Sankey-To-ReserveFuture-Contract/a9d85f6d-cff8-4e5f-b396-877313bb3693. dead. January 12, 2018. Colts.com. January 11, 2018.
  20. Web site: 5/1: Colts Make Roster Moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20180503180331/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/51-Colts-Make-Roster-Moves/f473fd4e-1d53-4e0a-8f99-dba2a3ecb3d4. dead. May 3, 2018. Colts.com. May 1, 2018.
  21. Web site: Lions sign free agents DT Ricky Jean Francois and LB Darnell Sankey. DetroitLions.com. July 27, 2018.
  22. Web site: Lions establish 53-man roster. DetroitLions.com. September 1, 2018. September 3, 2018. September 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180903215357/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-establish-53-man-roster. dead.
  23. Web site: Lions awarded OL Andrew Donnal and CB Dee Virgin via waivers. DetroitLions.com. September 2, 2018. September 3, 2018. September 4, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180904052518/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-awarded-ol-andrew-donnal-and-cb-dee-virgin-via-waivers. dead.
  24. Web site: Lions sign three players to practice squad. DetroitLions.com. September 5, 2018.
  25. Web site: Saints add well-traveled LB Darnell Sankey to practice squad. Saints Wire. USA Today. September 19, 2018.
  26. Web site: Saints sign 6 practice squad players to reserve/future contracts. Katzenstein. NOLA.com. January 21, 2019.
  27. News: New Orleans Saints make roster moves . NewOrleansSaints.com . August 30, 2019 . August 30, 2019.
  28. News: Stampeders Sign Pair of Linebackers . Stampeders.com . February 10, 2020 . February 20, 2020.
  29. News: Receiver Josh Huff among Stampeders granted opt-out . CFL.ca . August 31, 2020 . October 5, 2020.
  30. Web site: 2021 CFL Transactions . CFL.ca . February 23, 2021.
  31. News: Riders to bring in linebackers Sankey, Moncrief.. TSN.ca. February 8, 2022.
  32. Web site: Hodge . John . 2023-08-02 . Former all-star LB Darnell Sankey granted XFL release, planning return to CFL . 2023-08-03 . 3DownNation . en-US.
  33. Web site: XFL Transactions . XFL.com . August 4, 2023.
  34. Web site: Alouettes sign star linebacker Darnell Sankey . . September 11, 2023.
  35. Web site: Games Notes . . November 12, 2023.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Darnell Sankey".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.