Keavon Milton (born June 23, 1990) is a former American football offensive tackle. He played college football at Louisiana-Monroe.

Keavon Milton
No. 83, 78, 76, 74, 66, 58
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1990-06-23) June 23, 1990 (age 34)
Canton, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school:Canton (TX)
College:Louisiana–Monroe
Undrafted:2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:9
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Milton was a member of the NFL's New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns, Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, and Pittsburgh Steelers, and the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Professional career

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New Orleans Saints

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On April 28, 2013, Milton signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.[1] On August 31, 2013, he was released.[2]

Cleveland Browns

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On September 1, 2013, Milton was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.[3] The Browns released Milton on August 25, 2014.[4]

Seattle Seahawks

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After being cut by the Browns, Milton signed with the Seattle Seahawks. They made the playoffs with a 12-4 record, defeating the Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers, rolling into Super Bowl XLIX, where the Seahawks lost 28–24 to the New England Patriots.

He was released by the Seahawks on September 5, 2015.[5]

New England Patriots

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Milton was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad on November 10, 2015.[6] On January 26, 2016, Milton signed a futures contract with the New England Patriots.[7] On August 30, 2016, Milton was released by the Patriots.[8]

Dallas Cowboys

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On September 6, 2016, Milton was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad.[9] He was released on October 21, 2016.

Pittsburgh Steelers

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On October 25, 2016, Milton was signed to the Steelers' practice squad.[10] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on January 24, 2017.[11]

On September 2, 2017, Milton was waived by the Steelers.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "New Orleans Saints Announce 2013 Rookie Free Agent Class". neworleanssaints.com. Archived from the original on June 20, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
  2. ^ "Courtney Roby, Preston Parker let go as New Orleans Saints trim roster to 53-man limit". neworleanssaints.com. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
  3. ^ "Browns claim undrafted rookie tight ends MarQueis Gray, Keavon Milton off waivers, cut Kellen Davis". ohio.com. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  4. ^ "Browns make roster moves". Archived from the original on May 7, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  5. ^ "Seattle Seahawks announce roster cuts". Seattle Seahawks & NFL News. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
  6. ^ "Patriots sign OL Keavon Milton and OL Torrian Wilson to practice squad; Release WR Austin Hill and DB Floyd Raven, SR. from practice squad". New England Patriots. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
  7. ^ "Report: Patriots signing Keavon Milton to futures contract". New England Patriots. Archived from the original on January 27, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
  8. ^ "Patriots make roster moves to meet 75-man limit". Patriots.com.
  9. ^ Helman, David (September 3, 2016). "Two Former Draft Picks Among Trio Added To Cowboys' Practice Squad". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 2016.
  10. ^ "Steelers Waive TE Rashaun Allen From Practice Squad, Sign OT Keavon Milton". October 25, 2016.
  11. ^ "11 players signed to Reserve/Future contracts". Steelers.com. January 24, 2017. Archived from the original on September 12, 2017.
  12. ^ "Steelers trim roster to 53". Steelers.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018.
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