Jonathon Amaya
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||
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| Born: | November 25, 1988 Glendora, California | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Diamond Bar (CA) | ||||||
| College: | Nevada | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2010 | ||||||
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Jonathon Daniel Amaya (born November 25, 1988) is a former American football safety. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2010 and also played for the New Orleans Saints. He played college football at Nevada.
Professional career[]
Miami Dolphins[]
He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dolphins on April 30, 2010, but was cut during training camp and added to the practice squad. On October 30, he was signed to the active roster.[1] He made 10 appearances, recording 15 tackles on special teams.
New Orleans Saints[]
On July 28, 2011, he was traded to the New Orleans Saints in the Reggie Bush trade.[2] He appeared in all 16 games for the Saints, recording 14 tackles and a forced fumble.
Second stint with the Miami Dolphins[]
On September 25, 2012, Amaya returned to the Miami Dolphins.[3]
Arizona Cardinals[]
On March 27, 2013, Amaya signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals.[4] He was released on August 30, 2013
Kansas City Chiefs[]
Amaya was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on August 11, 2014. He was released on August 30, 2014.[5]
Personal life[]
In November 2012, Amaya was arrested for allegedly assaulting a cab driver following an argument.[6]
References[]
- ^ Kelly, Omar. "Jonathon Amaya gets call up to Miami Dolphins' 53". Sun-Sentinel. Archived from the original on November 19, 2010. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
- ^ Yasinskas, Pat (July 28, 2011). "Saints add safety Amaya in Bush deal". ESPN. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
- ^ "Dolphins Sign safety Amaya and Linebacker Rivera". September 25, 2012.
- ^ "Cards sign special teams cog in Amaya". March 27, 2013.
- ^ Thorman, Joel (August 30, 2014). "Chiefs roster cuts 2014: Tyler Bray to IR, Ryan Succop released". ArrowheadPride.com. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ "Miami Dolphins DB Jonathon Amaya Arrested for Battery After Argument". Bleacher Report.
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