Jonathon Amaya
| No. -- Free agent | |||||||||
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||
| Date of birth: | November 25, 1988 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Glendora, California | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | Diamond Bar (CA) | ||||||||
| College: | Nevada | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2010 | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2013 | |||||||||
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Jonathon Daniel Amaya (born November 25, 1988) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2010 and has 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.
References
- ↑ Kelly, Omar. "Jonathon Amaya gets call up to Miami Dolphins' 53". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
- ↑ Yasinskas, Pat. "Saints add safety Amaya in Bush deal". ESPN. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
- ↑ http://www.thephinsider.com/2012/9/25/3408454/miami-dolphins-transactions-jonathan-amaya-mike-rivera-ray-feinga
- ↑ http://blog.azcardinals.com/2013/03/27/cards-sign-special-teams-cog-in-amaya/