Sterling Bailey Explained
Sterling Eugene Bailey (born September 13, 1992) is a former American football defensive end. He played college football at Georgia. Bailey was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He has also been a member of the Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, and Arizona Cardinals.
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft, Bailey signed with the Indianapolis Colts on May 2, 2016.[1] On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Colts during final team cuts.[2] Bailey was signed to the Colts' practice squad the following day.[3] On September 26, 2016, he was released from the Colts' practice squad.[4]
Seattle Seahawks
On October 4, 2016, Bailey was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad. He was released from the Seahawks' practice squad on October 18, 2016.
Minnesota Vikings
Bailey was signed to the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad on October 25, 2016.[5] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 2, 2017.[6] On May 4, 2017, he was waived by the Vikings.[7]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On May 31, 2017, Bailey was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[8] He was waived on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad the next day.[9] [10] He was released on September 14, 2017.[11] He was re-signed on December 5, 2017.[12]
Carolina Panthers
On August 7, 2018, Bailey signed with the Carolina Panthers.[13] He was waived on August 31, 2018.[14]
Arizona Cardinals
On July 20, 2019, Bailey was signed by the Arizona Cardinals.[15] He was released on August 31, 2019.[16]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Indianapolis Colts agree to terms with 21 undrafted free agents. Colts.com. May 2, 2016. November 11, 2016. September 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180903045826/http://blogs.colts.com/2016/05/02/indianapolis-colts-agree-to-terms-with-21-undrafted-free-agents/. dead.
- Web site: Indianapolis Colts make roster moves. Colts.com. September 3, 2016. November 11, 2016. February 13, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190213002231/http://blogs.colts.com/2016/09/03/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-161/. dead.
- Web site: Indianapolis Colts sign nine players to practice squad. Colts.com. September 4, 2016. November 11, 2016. February 13, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190213054423/http://blogs.colts.com/2016/09/04/indianapolis-colts-sign-nine-players-to-practice-squad/. dead.
- Web site: Indianapolis Colts make practice squad move. Colts.com. September 26, 2016. November 11, 2016.
- Web site: Vikings announce 6 practice squad moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20161223004532/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/vikings-announce-6-practice-squad-moves/388b0ce7-5231-4f7f-a63d-bae77a9c01d3. dead. December 23, 2016. Peters. Craig. Vikings.com. October 25, 2016. November 11, 2016.
- Web site: Vikings Sign 9 Practice Squad Players to Futures Contracts. https://web.archive.org/web/20170906225207/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Sign-9-Practice-Squad-Players-to-Futures-Contracts/fa006209-f66e-44c0-b86d-466fa410adb1. dead. September 6, 2017. Peters, Craig. Vikings.com. January 2, 2017.
- Web site: Minnesota Vikings Release Three Players. Gates, Christopher. DailyNorseman.com. May 4, 2017.
- Web site: Buccaneers Sign Ends Bailey, Barnes. https://web.archive.org/web/20171017211405/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Buccaneers-Sign-Ends-Bailey-Barnes/a968d40f-7574-4b48-9773-f11342552cb1. dead. October 17, 2017. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. May 31, 2017.
- Web site: Wide Variety of Moves Gets Bucs to 53. https://web.archive.org/web/20171208151620/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Wide-Variety-of-Moves-Gets-Bucs-to-53/229beb34-4568-4236-8cc8-4ad794feb408. dead. December 8, 2017. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. September 2, 2017.
- Web site: Bucs Stay Home for Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20171026072456/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bucs-Stay-Home-for-Practice-Squad/5073e8ed-dcd6-4f12-9bbf-22220b5e4d93. dead. October 26, 2017. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. September 3, 2017.
- Web site: Channing Ward Returns to Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20170918052443/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Channing-Ward-Returns-to-Practice-Squad/1537b583-92d7-44d8-a150-1a19f359204c. dead. September 18, 2017. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. September 14, 2017.
- Web site: Buccaneers Sign DE Sterling Bailey To Practice Squad. December 5, 2017.
- Web site: Panthers roster moves: DT Ashaad Mabry waived; DE Sterling Bailey signed. CatScratchReader.com. August 7, 2018.
- Web site: Panthers announce first wave of cuts. Henson, Max. Panthers.com. August 31, 2018.
- Web site: Charles Clay, Robert Nkemdiche Among 6 Cardinals Put On PUP. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. July 20, 2019.
- Web site: After Cuts, Cardinals Arrive At Initial Roster. Odegard, Kyle. AZCardinals.com. August 31, 2019.