Dino Boyd Explained

Dino Boyd
Currentteam:Ottawa Redblacks
Number:64
Position:Offensive lineman
Birth Date:2 September 1996
Birth Place:Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:300
High School:West Side High (NJ)
College:Cincinnati
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Cflstatus:American
Cflstatlabel1:Games played
Cflstatvalue1:41
Cfl:dino-boyd/166154/
Undraftedyear:2019

Dino Boyd (born September 2, 1996) is an American professional football offensive lineman for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

College career

Boyd played college football for the Rhode Island Rams from 2014 to 2017.[1] He used a redshirt season in 2015.[1] He transferred to the University of Cincinnati in 2018 to play for the Bearcats where he started all 13 games at left tackle.[1]

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Boyd signed as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs on May 4, 2019.[2] However, he was released at the end of training camp on August 31, 2019.[3]

Cincinnati Bengals

Boyd signed with the Cincinnati Bengals to a practice roster agreement on September 17, 2019, but was released on October 18, 2019, without having played in a regular season game.[4]

Chicago Bears

Boyd signed a practice roster agreement with the Chicago Bears and spent the last seven weeks of the 2019 season with the team.[5] He re-signed with the Bears for the 2020 season, but was waived on August 3, 2020.[5]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On June 18, 2021, Boyd signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[6] However, he was released at the end of training camp on July 26, 2021.[6]

Ottawa Redblacks

On September 21, 2021, Boyd signed with the Ottawa Redblacks.[6] After clearing COVID protocols, he was placed on the team's practice roster.[6] He played in his first professional game on October 16, 2021, against the Montreal Alouettes.[7] He played in three games in 2021 for the Redblacks.[7]

Following training camp in 2022, Boyd made the team's active roster as their starting right tackle.[8]

Personal life

Boyd was born to parents Dino Sr. and Brisha Boyd.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dino Boyd . . September 12, 2022.
  2. Web site: Kansas City Chiefs sign four draft picks, 17 undrafted players . . May 4, 2019.
  3. Web site: Chiefs roster cuts 2019: Here's who has been released . . August 31, 2019.
  4. Web site: Bengals add Samaje Perine to practice squad and cut Dino Boyd . cincyjungle.com . October 18, 2019.
  5. Web site: Roster Moves: Bears activate two, Lucas opts out . . August 3, 2020.
  6. Web site: Transactions – Football player trades and signings . . September 12, 2022.
  7. Web site: Dino Boyd . . September 4, 2022.
  8. Web site: Game Notes . . September 12, 2022.
  9. Web site: 'JUST DO YOUR JOB:' Redblacks O-line coach Wylie says always-changing lineup a challenge . . October 14, 2021.