| Jonathon Amaya | |
| Number: | 40, 29 |
| Position: | Safety |
| Birth Date: | November 25, 1988 |
| Birth Place: | Glendora, California, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 2 |
| Weight Lbs: | 205 |
| High School: | Diamond Bar (CA) |
| College: | Nevada |
| Undraftedyear: | 2010 |
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| Statlabel1: | Total tackles |
| Statvalue1: | 38 |
| Statlabel2: | Forced fumbles |
| Statvalue2: | 1 |
| Statlabel3: | Fumble recoveries |
| Statvalue3: | 1 |
| Pfr: | AmayJo00 |
Jonathon Daniel Amaya (born November 25, 1988) is a former American football safety. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2010 and also played for the New Orleans Saints. He played college football at Nevada.
He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dolphins on April 30, 2010, but was cut during training camp and added to the practice squad. On October 30, he was signed to the active roster.[1] He made 10 appearances, recording 15 tackles on special teams.
On July 28, 2011, he was traded to the New Orleans Saints in the Reggie Bush trade.[2] He appeared in all 16 games for the Saints, recording 14 tackles and a forced fumble.
On September 25, 2012, Amaya returned to the Dolphins.[3]
On March 27, 2013, Amaya signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals.[4] He was released on August 30, 2013
Amaya was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on August 11, 2014. He was released on August 30, 2014.[5]
In November 2012, Amaya was arrested in Miami Beach for allegedly assaulting a cab driver following an argument.[6] [7] On January 11, 2013, Miami-Dade prosecutors notified the court that they would not proceed with the case. The charge of battery was dropped, clearing Amaya's name.[8] [9] Amaya had maintained his innocence the entire time.