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Marcus Sayles

Sayles with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2024
No. 8 – Saskatchewan Roughriders
Position:	Defensive back
Personal information
Born:	(1994-10-01) October 1, 1994 (age 30) Alpharetta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:	176 lb (80 kg)
Career information
High school:	Chattahoochee (Johns Creek, Georgia)
College:	West Georgia
Undrafted:	2017
Career history
Buffalo Bills (2017)* Los Angeles Rams (2017–2018)* Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2018–2019) Minnesota Vikings (2020)* BC Lions (2021–2023) Saskatchewan Roughriders (2024–present)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Active
CFL status:	American
Career highlights and awards
Grey Cup champion (2019) 2× CFL All-Star (2022, 2024) 3× CFL West All-Star (2019, 2022, 2024)
S/SaylMa01.htm Stats at Pro Football Reference
Stats at CFL.ca

Marcus Sayles (born October 1, 1994) is an American professional football defensive back for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

College career

Sayles played college football for the West Georgia Wolves from 2013 to 2016. He started in 46 games where he had 123 tackles, 12 interceptions, and 24 pass breakups. He also set the program record for most career blocked kicks with 13.

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Sayles signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017. He was waived on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the Bills' practice squad the next day. He was released on September 5, 2017.

Los Angeles Rams

On November 22, 2017, Sayles was signed to the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad. He was released on December 5, 2017, but was re-signed on December 13. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on January 8, 2018.

On April 12, 2018, Sayles was waived by the Rams.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

After being let go by the Rams, Sayles signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for the 2018 season. Sayles played a critical role at halfback for the Bombers defense and linked up with Winston Rose as his boundary corner in 2019, to help the Bombers win the 107th Grey Cup 33–12. Sayles was named a CFL West All-Star for his play during the 2019 season.

Minnesota Vikings

On January 3, 2020, Sayles signed a reserve/future contract with the Minnesota Vikings. He was waived on August 18, 2020. He was re-signed to their practice squad on October 27, 2020. He was released on December 1, 2020.

BC Lions

On January 9, 2021, it was announced that Sayles had signed with the BC Lions to a three-year contract. In his first year with the team, he had played in 13 games where he had 52 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, two sacks, two interceptions, and one forced fumble.

On February 3, 2024, the Lions announced that Sayles had signed a two-year contract extension.

On June 2, 2024, Sayles was released by Lions.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On June 4, 2024, Sayles was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Statistics

CFL

References

1. ^ "Marcus Sayles". BC Lions. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
2. Sambrotto, Anthony (May 5, 2017). "Bills agreed to terms with 13 undrafted free agents". BuffaloBills.com. Archived from the original on August 11, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
3. Brown, Chris (September 2, 2017). "Bills move 30 off the roster to reach 53". BuffaloBills.com. Archived from the original on April 10, 2018.
4. Brown, Chris (September 3, 2017). "Bills sign seven to practice squad". BuffaloBills.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2018.
5. Brown, Chris (September 5, 2017). "Bills make three practice squad changes". BuffaloBills.com. Archived from the original on February 12, 2018. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
6. Comeaux, Jonathan (November 22, 2017). "Rams Sign CB Marcus Sayles To Practice Squad". NFL Trade Rumors.
7. Simmons, Myles (December 13, 2017). "Rams Promote Isaiah Johnson, Sign Marcus Sayles to Practice Squad". TheRams.com. Archived from the original on December 14, 2017.
8. Simmons, Myles (January 8, 2018). "Rams Sign 10 to Futures Contracts". TheRams.com. Archived from the original on March 17, 2018.
9. Bouda, Nate (April 12, 2018). "Rams Waive DB Marcus Sayles". NFL Trade Rumors.
10. Ted Wyman (November 15, 2019). "Newcomers helped solidify Bombers' secondary just in time for playoffs". Winnipeg Sun.
11. Ken Wiebe (August 1, 2019). "Rose and Sayles blossoming for Blue Bombers". Winnipeg Sun. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
12. Ted Wyman (November 27, 2019). "Bombers Jefferson, Bryant and Rose named to CFL all-star team". Ottawa Citizen.
13. "Ex-CFL cornerback Marcus Sayles signs futures deal with Vikings". Twin Cities. Pioneer Press. January 3, 2020.
14. "Vikings Sign LB Hardy Nickerson". Vikings.com. August 18, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
15. "Vikings Sign CB Marcus Sayles to Practice Squad; Announce Roster Moves". Vikings.com. October 27, 2020.
16. "Vikings Waive LS Austin Cutting and LB Hardy Nickerson; Announce Roster Moves". Vikings.com. December 1, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
17. "Lions Land 2019 West All-Star Marcus Sayles". BC Lions. January 9, 2021.
18. "Sayles, Lions agree to two-year extension". CFL.ca. February 3, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
19. "BC Lions Transactions". BC Lions. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
20. "Riders sign CFL All-Star DB Marcus Sayles". Saskatchewan Roughriders. June 4, 2024.

External links

• Saskatchewan Roughriders bio
• Media related to Marcus Sayles at Wikimedia Commons

• 1994 births
• Living people
• American football cornerbacks
• West Georgia Wolves football players
• Buffalo Bills players
• Los Angeles Rams players
• Winnipeg Blue Bombers players
• Minnesota Vikings players
• BC Lions players
• Saskatchewan Roughriders players
• Canadian football defensive backs
• Sportspeople from Alpharetta, Georgia
• Players of American football from Fulton County, Georgia
• Players of Canadian football from Georgia (U.S. state)