Marcus Sayles Explained

Marcus Sayles
Current Team:Saskatchewan Roughriders
Number:8
Position:Defensive back
Birth Date:1 October 1994
Birth Place:Alpharetta, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lbs:176
High School:Chattahoochee High School
College:West Georgia
Undraftedyear:2017
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Cflstatus:American
Highlights:
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Marcus Sayles (born October 1, 1994) is an American professional football defensive back for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

College career

Sayles played college football for the West Georgia Wolves from 2013 to 2016.[1] He started in 46 games where he had 123 tackles, 12 interceptions, and 24 pass breakups.[1] He also set the program record for most career blocked kicks with 13.[1]

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Sayles signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.[2] He was waived on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the Bills' practice squad the next day.[3] [4] He was released on September 5, 2017.[5]

Los Angeles Rams

On November 22, 2017, Sayles was signed to the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad.[6] He was released on December 5, 2017, but was re-signed on December 13.[7] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on January 8, 2018.[8]

On April 12, 2018, Sayles was waived by the Rams.[9]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

After being let go by the Rams, Sayles signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for the 2018 season. Sayles played a critical role at halfback for the Bombers defense and linked up with Winston Rose as his boundary corner in 2019, to help the Bombers win the 107th Grey Cup 33-12.[10] [11] Sayles was named a CFL West All-Star for his play during the 2019 season.[12]

Minnesota Vikings

On January 3, 2020, Sayles signed a reserve/future contract with the Minnesota Vikings.[13] He was waived on August 18, 2020.[14] He was re-signed to their practice squad on October 27, 2020.[15] He was released on December 1, 2020.[16]

BC Lions

On January 9, 2021, it was announced that Sayles had signed with the BC Lions to a three-year contract.[17] In his first year with the team, he had played in 13 games where he had 52 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, two sacks, two interceptions, and one forced fumble.[1]

On February 3, 2024, the Lions announced that Sayles had signed a two-year contract extension.[18]

On June 2, 2024, Sayles was released by Lions.[19]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On June 4, 2024, Sayles was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[20]

Statistics

CFL

 Defence
YearTeamGamesTacklesSTSacksIntTDFF
2018WPG167251302
2019WPG186421323
CFL totals3413672625

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marcus Sayles . . October 10, 2022.
  2. Web site: Bills agreed to terms with 13 undrafted free agents. Sambrotto, Anthony. BuffaloBills.com. May 5, 2017. July 23, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170811003111/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-agreed-to-terms-with-13-undrafted-free-agents/95ae25ec-7223-4282-91db-25219159d374. August 11, 2017.
  3. Web site: Bills move 30 off the roster to reach 53. https://web.archive.org/web/20180410122657/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-move-30-off-the-roster-to-reach-53/ad4c9c3a-e0f8-425a-b9fb-5be1060cbf88. dead. April 10, 2018. Brown, Chris. BuffaloBills.com. September 2, 2017.
  4. Web site: Bills sign seven to practice squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20180414064135/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-sign-seven-to-practice-squad/a4cc68b9-95d7-41eb-b4a3-c4107a8774c6. dead. April 14, 2018. Brown, Chris. BuffaloBills.com. September 3, 2017.
  5. Web site: Bills make three practice squad changes. Brown, Chris. BuffaloBills.com. September 5, 2017. September 6, 2017. February 12, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180212070218/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-make-three-practice-squad-changes/0492c426-d636-42c2-955d-272e2cf96191. dead.
  6. Web site: Rams Sign CB Marcus Sayles To Practice Squad. Comeaux. Jonathan. November 22, 2017. NFL Trade Rumors.
  7. Web site: Rams Promote Isaiah Johnson, Sign Marcus Sayles to Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20171214182456/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Promote-Isaiah-Johnson-Sign-Marcus-Sayles-to-Practice-Squad/8372fcbe-37c7-4531-abf0-fe6648b1cfb1. dead. December 14, 2017. Simmons, Myles. TheRams.com. December 13, 2017.
  8. Web site: Rams Sign 10 to Futures Contracts. https://web.archive.org/web/20180317151955/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Sign-10-to-Futures-Contracts/7056c5c4-c016-465b-92aa-9030444e1452. dead. March 17, 2018. Simmons, Myles. TheRams.com. January 8, 2018.
  9. Web site: Rams Waive DB Marcus Sayles. Bouda. Nate. April 12, 2018. NFL Trade Rumors.
  10. News: Newcomers helped solidify Bombers' secondary just in time for playoffs . Ted Wyman . . November 15, 2019.
  11. News: Rose and Sayles blossoming for Blue Bombers . Ken Wiebe . . August 1, 2019 . 2019-12-12.
  12. News: Bombers Jefferson, Bryant and Rose named to CFL all-star team . Ted Wyman . . November 27, 2019.
  13. Web site: Ex-CFL cornerback Marcus Sayles signs futures deal with Vikings. Twin Cities. Pioneer Press. January 3, 2020.
  14. News: Vikings Sign LB Hardy Nickerson . Vikings.com . August 18, 2020 . August 18, 2020.
  15. Web site: Vikings Sign CB Marcus Sayles to Practice Squad; Announce Roster Moves. Vikings.com. October 27, 2020.
  16. News: Vikings Waive LS Austin Cutting and LB Hardy Nickerson; Announce Roster Moves . Vikings.com . December 1, 2020 . January 9, 2021.
  17. Web site: Lions Land 2019 West All-Star Marcus Sayles. BC Lions. January 9, 2021.
  18. Web site: 2024-02-03 . Sayles, Lions agree to two-year extension . 2024-02-03 . CFL.ca . en.
  19. Web site: BC Lions Transactions . 2024-06-02 . BC Lions . en.
  20. Web site: Riders sign CFL All-Star DB Marcus Sayles . . June 4, 2024.

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