Lynden Trail Explained
Lynden Antonio Trail (born March 19, 1991) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Houston Texans in 2015. He played college football at Norfolk State University.
He was also member of the Washington Redskins and Los Angeles Rams.
Professional career
Houston Texans
After going unselected in the 2015 NFL draft, Trail signed with the Houston Texans.[1] On September 11, 2015, the team released him with an injury settlement.[2]
Washington Redskins
Trail was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad on October 5, 2015.[3] He was released on October 12 but was re-signed back to the team's practice squad on November 23, 2015.[4]
Trail signed a futures contract with the Redskins on January 11, 2016.[5] On September 3, 2016, Trail was waived by the Redskins,[6] but was re-signed with their practice squad a day later.[7] The team waived him again on September 19.[8]
Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams signed Trail to their practice squad on September 27, 2016.[9] He was released on October 1, 2016.
Second stint with Redskins
On December 22, 2016, Trail was re-signed to the Redskins' practice squad,[10] and was promoted to the active roster the following day.[11]
On September 2, 2017, Trail was waived/injured by the Redskins and placed on injured reserve.[12] The team released him with an injury settlement on September 7, 2017.[13]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
In early 2018, Trail took part in The Spring League, a developmental minor league football organization which highlights young talent for NFL and CFL scouts. Following his participation in The Spring League, Trail was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on May 5.[14]
Atlantic City Blackjacks
On April 2, 2019, Trail was assigned to the Atlantic City Blackjacks.
Personal life
Trail is Catholic.[15]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Trail a little disappointed, but still confident after going undrafted. Wavy.com. Nathan . Epstein. May 4, 2015. December 28, 2016.
- Web site: Chron.com. Texans reach injury settlements with Lynden Trail, Tony Washington. Aaron . Wilson. September 11, 2015. December 28, 2016.
- Web site: CSNMidAtlantic.com. Redskins Sign LB Who Starred on 'Hard Knocks' to Practice Squad. Peter. Hailey. October 5, 2015. December 28, 2016.
- Web site: Redskins.com. 11/23: Redskins Make Roster Moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20171230115217/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/1123-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/030607ab-ca09-4ebe-936c-da0623be5660. dead. December 30, 2017. November 23, 2015. November 23, 2015.
- Web site: Redskins.com. Redskins Sign Seven To Reserve/Future Contracts. https://web.archive.org/web/20171007170036/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Seven-To-ReserveFuture-Contracts/d7070ad9-8905-4be0-8ef6-d28816213141. dead. October 7, 2017. January 11, 2016. January 16, 2016.
- Web site: 09/03: Redskins Make Roster Moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20170903030343/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/0903-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/4ab685bf-26c8-4560-8359-7ef83d4951ca. dead. September 3, 2017. Redskins.com. September 3, 2016. December 28, 2016.
- Web site: Redskins.com. Nine Players Signed To The Redskins' Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20170903032230/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Nine-Players-Signed-To-The-Redskins-Practice-Squad/feda31d1-7bb6-4732-a3a5-8deec3839b92. dead. September 3, 2017. Stephen . Czarda. September 4, 2016. September 4, 2016.
- Web site: Kedric Golston Placed On Injured Reserve, Matt Ioannidis On Active Roster. Czarda. Stephen. Redskins.com. December 28, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160920132401/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Kedric-Golston-Placed-On-Injured-Reserve-Matt-Ioannidis-On-Active-Roster/1113255d-e6c2-4514-bd73-eb73b5842d6c. September 20, 2016. dead.
- News: Los Angeles Times. The Los Angeles Rams are looking forward to the return of cornerback E.J. Gaines. Gary. Klein. September 27, 2016. December 28, 2016.
- Web site: Redskins Sign Cornerback Dashaun Phillips To Active Roster. https://web.archive.org/web/20170902045435/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Cornerback-Dashaun-Phillips-To-Active-Roster/1732e72e-6136-42cf-9faa-0b05feddc020. dead. September 2, 2017. Czarda, Stephen. Redskins.com. December 22, 2016.
- Web site: Redskins.com. Redskins Sign Lynden Trail To Active Roster. December 23, 2016. Stephen . Czarda. December 28, 2016.
- Web site: 9/2: Redskins Make Roster Moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20170905031831/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/92-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/ec94fade-58e8-4d11-a499-b8317f337ae0. dead. September 5, 2017. Redskins.com. September 2, 2017.
- Web site: Redskins.com. 9/7: Redskins Make Roster Moves. September 7, 2017. September 8, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170908111801/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/97-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/7880d440-3f6c-4e6f-a598-8764f04cd70a. September 8, 2017. dead.
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- Web site: Hall. David. Linebacker blazes a Trail at NSU. 2021-09-23. pilotonline.com. October 18, 2014 .