Winston Craig Explained

Winston Craig
Number:74, 96, 64
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:25 July 1995
Birth Place:Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:290
High School:Ragsdale
(Jamestown, North Carolina)
College:Richmond (2013–2016)
Undraftedyear:2017
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • Second-team All-CAA (2015)
  • First-team All-CAA (2016)

Winston Craig (born July 25, 1995) is a former American football defensive end. He played college football at Richmond.

College career

Over the course of his college career with the Spiders, Craig appeared in 52 games and recorded 166 tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss, 13.5 sacks and two interceptions.[1]

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

After going undrafted in the 2017 NFL draft, Craig signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on May 11, 2017.[2] [3] On September 1, 2017, he was waived by the Eagles.[4] He was signed to their practice squad on December 7, 2017, after Justin Hamilton signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.[5] He was waived again on January 9, 2018, to make room for Harold Jones-Quartey.[6] As a result, he was not part of the Eagles when they won the Super Bowl. Craig was re-signed to the Eagles on February 20, 2018.[7] [8]

On September 1, 2018, Craig was waived by the Eagles and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[9] [10] He was released on September 7, 2018.[11] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 16, 2018.[12] Craig was released by the Eagles on November 2, 2018.[13]

San Antonio Commanders

In December 2018, Craig signed with the San Antonio Commanders of the AAF.[14]

Pittsburgh Steelers

After the AAF suspended football operations, Craig signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on April 8, 2019.[15] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[16]

Dallas Renegades

Craig was selected by the Dallas Renegades in the 2020 XFL Draft.[17] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[18]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eagles sign Winston Craig. Pro Football Talk. NBCSports.com. Charean. Williams. February 20, 2018. November 2, 2018.
  2. Web site: Three Former Spiders Sign NFL Free Agent Deals. RichmondSpiders.com. April 20, 2017.
  3. Web site: Check Out The Full Rookie Camp Roster. https://web.archive.org/web/20171215222222/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Check-Out-The-Full-Rookie-Camp-Roster/26ab102d-e5ee-44e7-ba37-3707f26dfab5. dead. December 15, 2017. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. May 11, 2017. February 22, 2018.
  4. Web site: Eagles Announce 16 Moves; Trim Roster To 70 Players. https://web.archive.org/web/20180205013104/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Announce-16-Moves-Trim-Roster-To-70-Players/06a0ac51-011d-447f-bc72-ef2b857b6908. dead. February 5, 2018. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 1, 2017. February 22, 2018.
  5. Web site: Eagles practice squad defensive tackle signs with Chiefs. BleedingGreenNation.com. December 7, 2017.
  6. Web site: Eagles Sign S Harold Jones-Quartey To Practice Squad, Release DT Winston Craig. NFLTradeRumors.co. January 9, 2018.
  7. Web site: Eagles' Winston Craig: Signs with Eagles. CBSSports.com. February 20, 2018.
  8. Web site: Eagles sign DT Winston Craig to contract. Kerr, Jeff. 247Sports.com. February 20, 2018.
  9. Web site: Eagles Get To The 53-Player Limit. McPherson, Chris. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 1, 2018.
  10. Web site: Eagles Sign 10 Players To Practice Squad. Foley, Graham. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 2, 2018.
  11. Web site: Philadelphia Eagles cut three practice squad players, sign one. Gowton, Brandon Lee. BleedingGreenNation.com. September 7, 2018.
  12. Web site: Eagles Sign Dexter McDougle, Waive/Injure Destiny Vaeao. Foley, Graham. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. October 16, 2018.
  13. Web site: Bouda . Nate . Eagles Re-Sign DT Bruce Hector to PS, Release DT Winston Craig. NFLTradeRumors.co . November 2, 2018. November 2, 2018.
  14. Web site: Additions to Commanders roster: Dec. 7, 2018. 210 Football. December 7, 2018. February 4, 2019. February 7, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190207020320/https://210football.com/additions-to-commanders-roster-dec-7-2018. dead.
  15. News: Varley, Teresa . Steelers sign three . Steelers.com . April 8, 2019 . April 8, 2019.
  16. Web site: Steelers make roster cuts. Steelers.com. August 31, 2019.
  17. Web site: Bender. Bill. XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league. Sporting News. October 21, 2019. October 22, 2019.
  18. News: Condotta, Bob . XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue . SeattleTimes.com . April 10, 2020 . July 17, 2020.

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