 Sayles with theSaskatchewan Roughriders in 2024 | |
| No. 8 – Saskatchewan Roughriders | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive back |
| Roster status | Active |
| CFL status | American |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1994-10-01)October 1, 1994 (age 31) 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 |
| NFL draft | 2017: undrafted |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats atPro Football Reference | |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
Marcus Sayles (born October 1, 1994) is an American professionalfootballdefensive back for theSaskatchewan Roughriders of theCanadian Football League (CFL).
Sayles playedcollege football for theWest Georgia Wolves from 2013 to 2016.[1] He started in 46 games where he had 123 tackles, 12 interceptions, and 24 pass breakups.[1] He also set the program record for most career blocked kicks with 13.[1]
Sayles signed with theBuffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.[2] He was waived on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the Bills' practice squad the next day.[3][4] He was released on September 5, 2017.[5]
On November 22, 2017, Sayles was signed to theLos Angeles Rams' practice squad.[6] He was released on December 5, 2017, but was re-signed on December 13.[7] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on January 8, 2018.[8]
On April 12, 2018, Sayles was waived by the Rams.[9]
After being let go by the Rams, Sayles signed with theWinnipeg Blue Bombers for the2018 season. Sayles played a critical role athalfback for the Bombers defense and linked up withWinston Rose as his boundary corner in 2019, to help the Bombers win the107th Grey Cup 33–12.[10][11] Sayles was named a CFL West All-Star for his play during the2019 season.[12]
On January 3, 2020, Sayles signed a reserve/future contract with theMinnesota Vikings.[13] He was waived on August 18, 2020.[14] He was re-signed to their practice squad on October 27, 2020.[15] He was released on December 1, 2020.[16]
On January 9, 2021, it was announced that Sayles had signed with theBC Lions to a three-year contract.[17] 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.[1]
On February 3, 2024, the Lions announced that Sayles had signed a two-year contract extension.[18]
On June 2, 2024, Sayles was released by Lions.[19]
On June 4, 2024, Sayles was signed by theSaskatchewan Roughriders.[20]
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