Christopher Milton

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Christopher Milton
No. 40, 28, 30, 35
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1992-09-15) September 15, 1992 (age 31)
Folkston, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Charlton County (GA)
College:Georgia Tech
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:36
Pass deflections:2
Fumble recoveries:2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Christopher Devon Milton (born September 15, 1992) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Georgia Tech. He was a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee Titans, New York Giants and Miami Dolphins.

College career[edit]

Milton played in 53 games with 33 starts at Georgia Tech collecting 96 tackles, three tackles for loss, one forced fumble, 14 passes defensed and five interceptions.

Professional career[edit]

Indianapolis Colts[edit]

Milton was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2016.[1] He was released on September 3, 2016, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[2][3] He was promoted to the active roster on November 19, 2016.[4]

On March 12, 2019, Milton re-signed with the Colts.[5] He was waived on September 1, 2019.[6]

Tennessee Titans[edit]

On September 2, 2019, Milton was claimed off waivers by the Tennessee Titans.[7] On November 26, 2019, Milton was placed on injured reserve.[8]

On March 12, 2020, Milton was re-signed by the Titans.[9] He was released during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,[10] but re-signed with the team the next day.[11] On December 24, 2020, Milton was placed on injured reserve.[12] Milton was released by the Titans on February 25, 2021.[13]

New York Giants[edit]

On March 30, 2021, Milton was signed by the New York Giants.[14] He was waived on August 17, 2021.[15]

Miami Dolphins[edit]

On November 29, 2021, Milton was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad.[16]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Indianapolis Colts Agree to Terms with 21 Undrafted Free Agents". Blogs.Colts.com. May 2, 2016. Archived from the original on September 3, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  2. ^ "Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves". Blogs.Colts.com. September 3, 2016. Archived from the original on February 13, 2019. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  3. ^ "Indianapolis Colts Sign Nine Players to Practice Squad". Blogs.Colts.com. September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on February 13, 2019. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  4. ^ "Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves". Blogs.Colts.com. November 19, 2016. Archived from the original on November 20, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  5. ^ Williams, Charean (March 12, 2019). "Colts keeping Chris Milton on one-year deal". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  6. ^ Walker, Andrew (September 1, 2019). "Colts Claim CB Ryan Lewis Off Waivers; Sign Six To Practice Squad". Colts.com.
  7. ^ Wyatt, Jim (September 2, 2019). "Titans Claim Former Colts DB Chris Milton Off Waivers". TitansOnline.com.
  8. ^ Wyatt, Jim (November 26, 2019). "Titans Promote OLB Derick Roberson, DB Kareem Orr to 53-Man Roster; Place OLB Cameron Wake, DB Chris Milton on Injured Reserve". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  9. ^ Wyatt, Jim (March 12, 2020). "Titans Release OLB Cameron Wake and RB Dion Lewis". TitansOnline.com.
  10. ^ Wyatt, Jim (September 5, 2020). "Roster Moves: Titans Trim Roster to 53 Players". Tennessee Titans.
  11. ^ Wyatt, Jim. "Titans Agree to Terms with RB Senorise Perry, CB Chris Milton". Tennessee Titans. Tennessee Titans. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  12. ^ Wyatt, Jim (December 24, 2020). "Titans Make Several Roster Moves, Including Promoting OLB Wyatt Ray to Active Roster". Tennessee Titans.
  13. ^ Wyatt, Jim (February 25, 2021). "Titans Release WR Adam Humphries, Part Ways With DBs Chris Milton and Breon Borders, While Adding Former 49ers DL Jullian Taylor". Tennessee Titans.
  14. ^ "Giants sign three more free agents, including 2 Titans DBs". APNews.com. March 31, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  15. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 17, 2021). "Giants make 3 transactions to reach NFL's 85-player roster limit". Giants.com.
  16. ^ "Roster Moves: Miami Dolphins Sign WR Core and DB Milton to Practice Squad, Release C Boehm and LB Jones". MiamiDolphins.com. November 29, 2021.

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