Vontarrius Dora

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Vontarrius Dora
No. 59, 54
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1992-09-07) September 7, 1992 (age 31)
West Point, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:256 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:West Point (MS)
College:Louisiana Tech
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:3
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Vontarrius Dora (born September 7, 1992) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Louisiana Tech and was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

Professional career[edit]

Denver Broncos[edit]

Dora was signed by the Denver Broncos 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 December 16, 2016.[4]

On September 2, 2017, Dora was waived by the Broncos.[5]

Arizona Cardinals (first stint)[edit]

On October 4, 2017, Dora was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad.[6] He was released on October 16, 2017.

Indianapolis Colts[edit]

On October 31, 2017, Dora was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad.[7] He was released on November 14, 2017.[8]

Arizona Cardinals (second stint)[edit]

On December 19, 2017, Dora was signed to the Cardinals' practice squad.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals on January 2, 2018.[10]

On September 2, 2018, Dora was waived by the Cardinals.[11] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 30, 2018.[12] He was promoted to the active roster on November 17, 2018, but was waived three days later and re-signed back to the practice squad.[13][14] On December 4, 2018, Dora was promoted to the active roster after Olsen Pierre was placed on injured reserve.[15]

On August 31, 2019, Dora was waived by the Cardinals and was signed to the practice squad the next day, but was released two days later.[16][17] On November 13, 2019, Dora was signed to the Cardinals practice squad.[18] He was promoted to the active roster on December 18, 2019.[19] He was waived on July 26, 2020.[20]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers[edit]

Dora signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League on January 15, 2021.[21] He was placed on the suspended list on July 9, 2021.[22] He was released on September 28, 2021.[23]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mason, Andrew (May 2, 2016). "Get to know the Broncos' 21 college free agents". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on October 30, 2017. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
  2. ^ Mason, Andrew (September 3, 2016). "Broncos make 23 moves to pare roster at the deadline". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2017. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
  3. ^ Swanson, Ben (September 4, 2016). "Broncos add eight to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2017. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
  4. ^ DiLalla, Aric (December 16, 2016). "Broncos elevate Dora to active roster, move Kreiter to IR". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on September 14, 2017.
  5. ^ Mason, Andrew (September 2, 2017). "Broncos trim roster at deadline". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on November 30, 2017.
  6. ^ "Cardinals sign Vontarrius Dora to open practice squad spot". ArizonaSports.com. October 4, 2017.
  7. ^ "Roster Move: Colts Sign LB Vontarrius Dora To Practice Squad". Colts.com. October 31, 2017. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017.
  8. ^ "Colts Activate Safety Clayton Geathers From PUP". Colts.com. November 14, 2017. Archived from the original on December 24, 2017.
  9. ^ Williams, Charean (December 19, 2017). "Cardinals place Brittan Golden on injured reserve, re-sign Bronson Hill". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  10. ^ Odegard, Kyle (January 2, 2018). "Carlton Agudosi Among 10 "Futures" Deals". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on January 2, 2018.
  11. ^ Urban, Darren (September 2, 2018). "Cardinals Undergo Roster Changes, Build Practice Squad". AZCardinals.com.
  12. ^ Urban, Darren (October 30, 2018). "Cardinals Add TE John Phillips, OL Colby Gossett". AZCardinals.com.
  13. ^ Urban, Darren (November 17, 2018). "Cardinals Sign Matt McCrane, Promote Vontarrius Dora". AZCardinals.com.
  14. ^ Urban, Darren (November 20, 2018). "Cardinals Cut Jamar Taylor, Add Zane Gonzalez To Practice Squad". AZCardinals.com.
  15. ^ Urban, Darren (December 4, 2018). "Another To IR: Olsen Pierre Joins Kirk, Iupati With Season Over". AZCardinals.com.
  16. ^ Odegard, Kyle (August 31, 2019). "After Cuts, Cardinals Arrive At Initial Roster". AZCardinals.com.
  17. ^ Urban, Darren (September 4, 2019). "Cardinals Use Practice Squad To Add Third QB Kyle Sloter". AZCardinals.com.
  18. ^ Urban, Darren (November 13, 2019). "Cardinals Place Zach Allen On Injured Reserve". AZCardinals.com.
  19. ^ Urban, Darren (December 18, 2019). "Tanner Vallejo, Kevin Peterson Placed On Injured Reserve". AZCardinals.com.
  20. ^ Urban, Darren (July 26, 2020). "Cardinals Make Roster Cuts After Adjusted Training Camp Rules". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  21. ^ "Blue Bombers add three to roster". BlueBombers.com. January 15, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  22. ^ "Blue Bombers Transactions". BlueBombers.com. July 9, 2021. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  23. ^ "Vontarrius Dora". footballdb.com. Retrieved February 1, 2024.

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