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.

Vontarrius Dora
No. 59, 54
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1992-09-07) September 7, 1992 (age 32)
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
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

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Denver Broncos

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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)

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

Indianapolis Colts

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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)

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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

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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

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  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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