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Diontae Spencer
Personal information
Born: (1992-03-19) March 19, 1992 (age 32)
New Iberia, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High school:Westgate
(New Iberia, Louisiana)
College:McNeese State
Position:Wide receiver / return specialist
Undrafted:2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:10
Receiving yards:54
Return yards:1,675
Total touchdowns:1
Career CFL statistics
Receptions:259
Receiving yards:3,137
Receiving touchdowns:19
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR · CFL.ca

Diontae Spencer (born March 19, 1992) is an American football wide receiver and return specialist who is a free agent. Born in New Iberia, Louisiana, he played college football with the McNeese State Cowboys, where his highest one-game total had been 365 yards, with five touchdowns.[1] He made his professional debut for the Toronto Argonauts (CFL) in 2015. Spencer has also been a member of the St. Louis Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL and Ottawa Redblacks of the CFL.

Professional career[edit]

After going undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft, Spencer participated in spring mini-camp with the Chicago Bears.[2][3]

St. Louis Rams[edit]

Spencer signed with the St. Louis Rams on May 27, 2014.[4] Spencer was waived by the team in July.[5]

Toronto Argonauts[edit]

Spencer signed with the Toronto Argonauts in December 2014.[6] Spencer had a productive two seasons in Toronto, catching 107 passes for 1,208 yards with six touchdowns. He also returned 39 punts and 27 kickoff returns.

Ottawa Redblacks[edit]

On the second day of free agency Spencer signed with the Ottawa Redblacks.[7] On October 27, 2017, in a game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Spencer set a CFL single-game record with 496 all-purpose yards: 133 yards receiving, 165 kick-off return yards and 169 punt return yards.[8] Overall, Spencer had an exceptional 2017 campaign with the Redblacks, catching 71 passes for 922 yards with six touchdowns. He also returned 70 punts and 25 kickoffs, and was named a CFL-East All-Star as a returner. On January 31, 2018 Spencer had a workout with the NFL's Baltimore Ravens.[9] Nevertheless, less than one week before becoming a free agent Spencer and the Redblacks agreed on a contract extension on February 7, 2018.[10] Despite recording his first 1,000 yard season in 2018, Spencer did not make the CFL-East All-Star list as a receiver, but did make it as a returner[11] for the 11–7 Redblacks, who finished the year at the top of the division. After advancing to the CFL championship game, Spencer had a costly fumble on a return, and the Redblacks lost the 106th Grey Cup to Calgary, 27–16.

Pittsburgh Steelers[edit]

On January 4, 2019, Spencer signed a reserve/future contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL.[12] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[13]

Denver Broncos[edit]

On September 1, 2019, Spencer was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos.[14] Spencer signed a one-year exclusive-rights free agent tender with the Broncos on April 18, 2020.[15] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 27, 2020,[16] and activated on December 10.[17] Spencer had his first career NFL touchdown in Week 14 of the 2020 season, when he returned a punt 83 yards against the Carolina Panthers during the 32–27 win.[18] Spencer was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in Week 14.[19]

The Broncos placed another exclusive-rights free agent tender on Spencer on March 16, 2021.[20] He signed the one-year contract on April 16.[21]

New York Jets[edit]

On September 6, 2022, Spencer signed with the practice squad of the New York Jets.[22] He was released from the practice squad on September 14.[23] He was then re-signed to the practice squad on September 20.[24] He was once again released from the practice squad a week later.[25] He was re-signed on October 11.[26] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 31, 2023.[27] He was placed on injured reserve on July 19, 2023,[28] but released with an injury settlement nine days later.[29]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Dunk, Justin (October 28, 2017). "Diontae Spencer will give jersey from record-breaking game to mom – 3DownNation". 3DownNation. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
  2. ^ "Chicago Bears Mini-Camp – Undrafted Rookies to Watch". Bear Goggles On. May 18, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  3. ^ "RamView". ramview.blogspot.ca. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  4. ^ "Rams sign speedy kick returner". Turf Show Times. May 27, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  5. ^ Wagoner, Nick (July 6, 2014). "Get to know a rookie: Diontae Spencer". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  6. ^ "BIG's Diontae Spencer WR/KR Signs With Toronto Argonauts of CFL". bombasticview.com. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  7. ^ "Diontae Spencer excited to show off moves for Redblacks". Ottawa Sun. February 16, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  8. ^ "Diontae Spencer sets yardage record in Redblacks' wild win over Ticats | CBC Sports". CBC. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  9. ^ "Top pending free agent receiver Diontae Spencer works out for Ravens – 3DownNation". 3DownNation. February 7, 2018. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  10. ^ "REDBLACKS sign extensions with Spencer, MacMillan – CFL.ca". CFL.ca. February 7, 2018. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  11. ^ "Star Power: 2018 CFL Divisional All-Stars announced". November 7, 2018.
  12. ^ Popejoy, Curt (January 4, 2019). "Steelers sign LB Tegray Scales and WR Diontae Spencer Reserve/Future contracts". Steelers Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
  13. ^ Varley, Teresa (August 31, 2019). "Steelers make roster cuts". Steelers.com. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
  14. ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 1, 2019). "Broncos claim four players off waivers, sign seven players to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
  15. ^ DiLalla, Aric (April 18, 2020). "Elijah Wilkinson, Mike Purcell highlight list of Broncos to sign tenders". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  16. ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 27, 2020). "Broncos place WR Diontae Spencer on Reserve/COVID-19 list". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  17. ^ DiLalla, Aric (December 10, 2020). "Broncos activate WR Diontae Spencer from Reserve/COVID-19 list". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  18. ^ Legwold, Jeff (December 13, 2020). "Broncos' Diontae Spencer spins away and takes off for punt return TD". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  19. ^ Gordon, Grant (December 16, 2020). "Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, Rams RB Cam Akers lead Players of the Week". NFL.com. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  20. ^ DiLalla, Aric (March 16, 2021). "Broncos place second-round tenders on RFAs Tim Patrick, Alexander Johnson, also tender Phillip Lindsay, several ERFAs". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  21. ^ "2021 NFL Transactions: Signings – April". NFL.com. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
  22. ^ "Jets Sign 3 Players to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com. September 6, 2022.
  23. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (September 14, 2022). "Jets Sign S Will Parks to Active Roster". Newyorkjets.com. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  24. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (September 20, 2022). "Jets Sign WR-KR Diontae Spencer to Practice Squad". Newyorkjets.com. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  25. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (September 27, 2022). "Jets Sign OL Cedric Ogbuehi, Place OL George Fant on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com.
  26. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (October 11, 2022). "Jets Sign WR-KR Diontae Spencer to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
  27. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (January 31, 2023). "Jets Sign WR-KR Diontae Spencer to Reserve/Future Deal". NewYorkJets.com.
  28. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (July 19, 2023). "Jets Place RB Breece Hall, 3 Others on Active/PUP list". NewYorkJets.com.
  29. ^ "Diontae Spencer: Let go by New York". CBSSports.com. July 28, 2023.

External links[edit]

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diontae_Spencer