Kyle Knox Explained

Kyle Knox
Number:58, 53, 50
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:31 January 1989
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:220
High School:St. Bernard
(Los Angeles, California)
College:Fresno State
Undraftedyear:2012
Pastteams:
Cflstatus:International
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:4
Pfr:KnoxKy00
Cfl:kyle-knox/159397/

Kyle Knox (born January 31, 1989) is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL), Canadian Football League (CFL), and United Football League (UFL). He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Seattle Seahawks in 2012. He played college football at Fresno State.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks (first stint)

Knox was originally signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on June 15, 2012. He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2012.[1]

Sacramento Mountain Lions

Knox then played for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League (UFL) during the 2012 UFL season, and led the team in sacks with three.[2]

Seattle Seahawks (first stint)

Knox was later signed to the Seahawks' practice squad for the final two weeks of the 2012 NFL season. On August 26, 2013, he was cut by the Seahawks.[3]

Jacksonville Jaguars

Knox was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 27, 2013. He was waived on October 3, 2013.

New Orleans Saints

On October 23, 2013, Knox was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad. On January 1, 2014, he was promoted to the Saints' active roster. On May 4, 2015, he was released by the Saints.

Dallas Cowboys

On June 2, 2015, Knox was signed by the Dallas Cowboys. On June 5, 2015, he was released by the Cowboys.

On June 29, 2015, he was suspended by the NFL for the first four games of the 2015 season. However, no reason was given.[4]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Knox played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 2016 to 2017.[5]

Montreal Alouettes

Knox played for the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL in 2018.[6] He was released on August 15, 2018.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kyle Knox . pro-football-reference.com . 13 August 2024.
  2. Web site: 2012 Sacramento Mountain Lions Statistics . statscrew.com . 13 August 2024.
  3. Web site: Monday in Hawkville: Enough with the penalties, says Pete Carroll . Farnsworth . Clare . August 26, 2013 . Seahawks.com . September 1, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131224115017/http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Monday-in-Hawkville-Enough-with-the-penalties-says-Pete-Carroll/25ed9233-0d27-41ef-ba23-9383e1a57150 . December 24, 2013 . dead .
  4. Web site: Ex-Cowboy Kyle Knox Suspended Four Games . nbcdfw.com . June 30, 2015 . 13 August 2024 . Crisp, Scott.
  5. Web site: Kyle Knox . profootballarchives.com . 13 August 2024.
  6. Web site: Kyle Knox . cfl.ca . 13 August 2024.
  7. Web site: Montreal Alouettes Transactions . footballdb.com . 13 August 2024.