Lynden Trail
| No. 48 Washington Redskins | |||||||||
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | March 19, 1991 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Miami, Florida | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 277 lb (126 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | Booker T. Washington (Miami) | ||||||||
| College: | Norfolk State | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2015 | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2016 | |||||||||
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Lynden Antonio Trail (born March 19, 1991) is an American football linebacker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Houston Texans in 2015. He played college football at Norfolk State University.
Professional career
2015 NFL Combine
| Ht | Wt | Arm length | Hand size | 40‑yd dash | 10-yd split | 20-yd split | 20‑ss | 3‑cone | Vert jump | Broad | BP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
269 lb (122 kg) |
34 7⁄8 in (0.89 m) |
10 1⁄2 in (0.27 m) |
4.91 s | 4.48 s | 7.32 s | 32.5 in (0.83 m) |
9 ft 9 in (2.97 m) |
24 reps | |||
| All values from NFL Combine[1] | ||||||||||||
Houston Texans
After going unselected in the 2015 NFL Draft, Trail signed with the Houston Texans.[2] On September 11, 2015, the team released him with an injury settlement.[3]
Washington Redskins
Trail was signed to the Washington Redskins’ practice squad on October 5, 2015.[4] He was released on October 12 but was re-signed back to the team's practice squad on November 23, 2015.[5]
Trail signed a futures contract with the Redskins on January 11, 2016.[6] On September 3, 2016, Trail was waived by the Redskins,[7] but was re-signed with their practice squad a day later.[8] The team waived him again on September 19.[9]
Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams signed Trail to their practice squad on September 27, 2016.[10] He was released on October 1, 2016.
Second stint with Redskins
On December 22, 2016, Trail was re-signed to the Redskins' practice squad,[11] and was promoted to the active roster the following day.[12]
References
- ↑ "Lynden Trail Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ↑ Epstein, Nathan (May 4, 2015). "Trail a little disappointed, but still confident after going undrafted". Wavy.com. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ↑ Wilson, Aaron (September 11, 2015). "Texans reach injury settlements with Lynden Trail, Tony Washington". Chron.com. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ↑ Hailey, Peter (October 5, 2015). "Redskins Sign LB Who Starred on 'Hard Knocks' to Practice Squad". CSNMidAtlantic.com. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ↑ "11/23: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. November 23, 2015. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
- ↑ "Redskins Sign Seven To Reserve/Future Contracts". Redskins.com. January 11, 2016. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ↑ "09/03: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. September 3, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ↑ Czarda, Stephen (September 4, 2016). "Nine Players Signed To The Redskins' Practice Squad". Redskins.com. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
- ↑ Czarda, Stephen. "Kedric Golston Placed On Injured Reserve, Matt Ioannidis On Active Roster". Redskins.com.
- ↑ Klein, Gary (September 27, 2016). "The Los Angeles Rams are looking forward to the return of cornerback E.J. Gaines". LATimes.com. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
- ↑ Czarda, Stephen (December 22, 2016). "Redskins Sign Cornerback Dashaun Phillips To Active Roster". Redskins.com.
- ↑ Czarda, Stephen (December 23, 2016). "Redskins Sign Lynden Trail To Active Roster". Redskins.com. Retrieved December 28, 2016.