Jonathon Amaya

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Jonathon Amaya
No. 40, 29
Position:
Nevada
Undrafted:2010
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:38
Forced Fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Jonathon Daniel Amaya (born November 25, 1988) is a former

Nevada
.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dolphins on April 30, 2010, but was cut during training camp and added to the practice squad. On October 30, he was signed to the active roster.[1] He made 10 appearances, recording 15 tackles on special teams.

New Orleans Saints

On July 28, 2011, he was traded to the New Orleans Saints in the Reggie Bush trade.[2] He appeared in all 16 games for the Saints, recording 14 tackles and a forced fumble.

Second stint with the Miami Dolphins

On September 25, 2012, Amaya returned to the Miami Dolphins.[3]

Arizona Cardinals

On March 27, 2013, Amaya signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals.[4] He was released on August 30, 2013

Kansas City Chiefs

Amaya was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on August 11, 2014. He was released on August 30, 2014.[5]

Personal life

In November 2012, Amaya was arrested in Miami Beach for allegedly assaulting a cab driver following an argument.[6][7] On January 11, 2013, Miami-Dade prosecutors notified the court that they would not proceed with the case. The charge of battery was dropped, clearing Amaya's name.[8][9] Amaya had maintained his innocence the entire time.[7]

References

  1. Sun-Sentinel. Archived from the original
    on November 19, 2010. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
  2. ^ Yasinskas, Pat (July 28, 2011). "Saints add safety Amaya in Bush deal". ESPN. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
  3. ^ "Dolphins Sign safety Amaya and Linebacker Rivera". September 25, 2012.
  4. ^ "Cards sign special teams cog in Amaya". March 27, 2013.
  5. ^ Thorman, Joel (August 30, 2014). "Chiefs roster cuts 2014: Tyler Bray to IR, Ryan Succop released". ArrowheadPride.com. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  6. ^ "Miami Dolphins DB Jonathon Amaya Arrested for Battery After Argument". Bleacher Report.
  7. ^ a b Nogle, Kevin (January 23, 2013). "Charges Dropped in Dolphins Safety Jonathon Amaya Battery Case". thephinsider.com. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  8. ^ "Battery charge dropped against Dolphins Amaya". Yahoo! Sports. January 23, 2013. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  9. ^ Gantt, Darin (January 23, 2013). "Battery charges against Dolphins safety dropped". NBC Sports. Retrieved January 20, 2023.

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