Quentin Poling Explained

Quentin Poling
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:17 August 1994
Birth Place:Gomer, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:235
High School:Elida (OH)
College:Ohio
Draftyear:2018
Draftround:7
Draftpick:227
Pastteams:
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Statleague:NFL
Pfr:PoliQu00

Quentin Poling (born August 17, 1994) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Ohio.

Early life

Poling attended Elida High School in Elida, Ohio.

College career

Poling played college football at Ohio University. He was a team captain and a first-team All-Mid-American Conference selection.[1] In his Senior year, Poling became Ohio University's all-time leader in both solo tackles (219) and tackles for loss (45).[2]

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Poling was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round, 227th overall, of the 2018 NFL draft.[3] He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[4] [5] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Dolphins on January 1, 2019.[6] He was waived/injured by the during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019,[7] and reverted to the team's injured reserve list after clearing waivers on September 1. He was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 4.

Oakland Raiders

On September 25, 2019, Poling was signed to the Oakland Raiders practice squad.[8] He was promoted to the active roster on November 7, 2019, but was waived two days later and re-signed to the practice squad.[9] [10] He was released on December 4, 2019.

Atlanta Falcons

On December 10, 2019, Poling was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.[11] His practice squad contract with the team expired on January 6, 2020.[12]

Las Vegas Raiders

On February 6, 2020, Poling was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders.[13] He was waived on May 5, 2020.[14]

Minnesota Vikings

Poling was signed by the Minnesota Vikings on August 8, 2020.[15] He was waived/injured on August 17, 2020,[16] and subsequently reverted to the team's injured reserve list the next day.[17] He was waived on September 2, 2020.[18]

New Orleans Saints

On May 16, 2021, Poling signed with the New Orleans Saints.[19] He was waived/injured on August 13, 2021, and placed on injured reserve. He was waived on August 21.

Birmingham Stallions

Poling signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League on May 20, 2022,[20] and was subsequently moved to the inactive roster.[21] He was placed on the team's suspended list on June 13, 2023.[22] He became a free agent after the 2023 season

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Quentin Poling college profile . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180429093849/http://www.ohiobobcats.com/sports/fball/2017-18/bios/poling_quentin . April 29, 2018 . April 28, 2018.
  2. News: Football: Saying goodbye to Quentin Poling, one of the greatest defenders in Bobcat history The Post . May 29, 2018 . The Post . May 29, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180529204236/http://www.thepostathens.com/article/2017/12/quentin-poling-ohio-bobcats-football . dead .
  3. Web site: April 28, 2018 . Miami Dolphins 2018 draft results: 7th round selection adds Quentin Poling . June 23, 2018 . ThePhinsider.com.
  4. Web site: September 1, 2018 . Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves . MiamiDolphins.com.
  5. Web site: September 2, 2018 . Miami Dolphins Sign 10 To Practice Squad . MiamiDolphins.com.
  6. Web site: January 1, 2019 . Dolphins Sign 6 To Futures Contracts . MiamiDolphins.com.
  7. Web site: August 31, 2019 . Dolphins Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster . MiamiDolphins.com.
  8. Web site: September 25, 2019 . Raiders promote linebacker Justin Phillips; release wide receiver Ryan Grant . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20190926003353/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-promote-linebacker-justin-phillips-release-wide-receiver-ryan-grant . September 26, 2019 . September 26, 2019 . Raiders.com.
  9. Web site: November 7, 2019 . Raiders promote linebacker Quentin Poling and place defensive end Arden Key on IR . Raiders.com.
  10. Web site: November 9, 2019 . Raiders sign D.J. Swearinger and Dion Jordan; place Joseph on IR and waive Poling . Raiders.com.
  11. Web site: McFadden, Will . December 10, 2019 . Falcons place Calvin Ridley, Desmond Trufant on IR . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20191211231428/https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-place-calvin-ridley-desmond-trufant-on-ir . December 11, 2019 . December 12, 2019 . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  12. 1214637227353001985 . HBalzer721 . Falcons practice-squad contracts expired Monday: LB/DE Carroll Phillips; LB Quentin Poling; WR Tavonn Salter. . January 7, 2020 . January 9, 2020.
  13. Web site: February 6, 2020 . Raiders sign linebacker Quentin Poling . Raiders.com . February 6, 2020 . February 6, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200206212955/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-linebacker-quentin-poling . dead .
  14. Web site: May 5, 2020 . Raiders announce undrafted free agent signings . Raiders.com.
  15. Web site: August 8, 2020 . Vikings Announce Roster Moves; Sign Quentin Poling . Vikings.com.
  16. News: August 17, 2020 . Quentin Poling: Waived/injured by Minnesota . August 18, 2020 . CBSSports.com.
  17. News: Bouda, Nate . August 18, 2020 . Vikings LB Quentin Poling Reverts To IR After Clearing Waivers . August 18, 2020 . NFLTradeRumors.co.
  18. News: September 2, 2020 . Quentin Poling: Cut by Minnesota . September 3, 2020 . CBSSports.com.
  19. Web site: May 16, 2021 . New Orleans Saints agree to terms with Murphy, Neal and Poling . NewOrleansSaints.com.
  20. 1527552311723032578 . USFLStallions . Roster Updates . May 20, 2022 . May 23, 2022.
  21. 1527552312968744962 . USFLStallions . Transferred to inactive roster . May 20, 2022 . May 23, 2022.
  22. 1668813244591652866 . USFLStallions . Transferred Player to Suspended List . June 13, 2023 . June 14, 2023.

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