Myles Dorn Explained

Myles Dorn
Current Team:Arlington Renegades
Number:46
Position:Safety
Birth Date:25 June 1998
Birth Place:Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:210
High School:Chambers
(Charlotte, North Carolina)
College:North Carolina
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:5
Statlabel2:Forced fumbles
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Pfr:D/DornMy01

Myles Dorn (born June 25, 1998) is an American football safety for the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at North Carolina.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Dorn was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2020.[1] He suffered a broken toe in the Vikings' final preseason practice and was waived with an injury designation.[2] Dorn reverted to the injured reserve after clearing waivers on September 6, 2020.[3] He was released on August 31, 2021, during final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[4] [5] Dorn was elevated to the active roster on September 18, 2021, for the team's Week 2 game against the Arizona Cardinals and made his NFL debut in the game.[6] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 10, 2022.[7]

Dorn was waived by the Vikings on August 30, 2022.[8] He was re-signed to the practice squad one day later.[9] He was promoted to the active roster on October 8.[10] He was waived on October 17 and re-signed to the practice squad.

Carolina Panthers

On January 18, 2023, Dorn signed a reserve/future contract with the Carolina Panthers.[11] He was released on June 30.

Miami Dolphins

On August 2, 2023, Dorn signed with the Miami Dolphins.[12] He was waived/injured on August 24, 2023,[13] and placed on injured reserve.

Arlington Renegades

Dorn signed with the Arlington Renegades of the UFL on January 24, 2024.[14]

Personal life

Dorn's father, Torin Dorn, played defensive back at North Carolina and in the NFL for seven seasons.[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A Dozen Join Vikings as 2020 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents. Craig. Peters. Eric. Smith. Lindsey. Young. Vikings.com. April 28, 2020. November 16, 2021.
  2. Web site: After toe surgery ended his 2020 season, Vikings safety Myles Dorn working for roster spot in 2021. St. Paul Pioneer Press. March 26, 2021. November 16, 2021.
  3. Web site: Vikings' Myles Dorn: Reverts to injured reserve. CBSSports.com. RotoWire. September 6, 2020. November 16, 2021.
  4. Web site: Vikings Announce Roster Moves to Get to Initial 53. Vikings.com. August 31, 2021. November 16, 2021.
  5. Web site: Vikings Claim TE Ben Ellefson & Sign 14 to Practice Squad. Craig. Peters. Vikings.com. September 1, 2021. November 16, 2021.
  6. Web site: Vikings sign RB Ameer Abdullah from practice squad, elevate QB Sean Mannion. St. Paul Pioneer Press. September 18, 2021. November 16, 2021.
  7. Web site: Vikings Sign 8 Players to Reserve/Future Contracts. Vikings.com. January 10, 2022.
  8. News: Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster. Vikings.com. August 30, 2022.
  9. News: Vikings Sign 12 Players to Practice Squad. Vikings.com. August 31, 2022.
  10. Web site: Roster Moves: Vikings Sign Myles Dorn to 53; Place Ben Ellefson on IR. Peters, Craig. Vikings.com. October 8, 2022.
  11. Web site: Myles Dorn signed to reserve/future deal. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. January 18, 2023.
  12. Web site: Dolphins waive two players, sign another. SBNation.com. August 2, 2023.
  13. Web site: Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves. MiamiDolphins.com. August 24, 2023.
  14. UFL_PR . The United Football League, the premier spring football league, has agreed to terms with the following 8 players for the upcoming 2024 season. . 1750315489593528795 . January 24, 2024 . January 24, 2024.
  15. Web site: NFL father says Vikings' hopeful Myles Dorn 'faster than molasses'. Capital Journal. May 4, 2020. November 16, 2021.