Bryan Robert Walters (born November 4, 1987) is a former

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wide receiver. He played college football at

Cornell Cornell University is a private statutory land-grant research university based in Ithaca, New York. It is a member of the Ivy League. Founded in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, Cornell was founded with the intention to teac ...

, where he was elected to the

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. With the

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, he won

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over the

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Collegiate career

Walters played college football at

Cornell University Cornell University is a private statutory land-grant research university based in Ithaca, New York. It is a member of the Ivy League. Founded in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, Cornell was founded with the intention to ...

for the Big Red.

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

Walters signed with the

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on April 25, 2010 after going undrafted in the

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. Walters was released by the Chargers on August 5, 2010 during training camp, due to a hamstring injury, but was re-signed to their practice squad on December 1, 2010. After the 2010 season, Walters signed a future contract with the Chargers on January 12, 2011. The Chargers released him on March 13, 2012.

Minnesota Vikings

On April 2, 2012, he signed with the

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. On August 25, 2012, he was released by the Vikings.

Seattle Seahawks

After his Vikings stint, Walters was signed to a futures contract by the

, the team he grew up rooting for. Walters was released by the Seahawks on November 9, 2013. Walters was re-signed to the Seahawks' practice squad, and was promoted to the active roster on December 19, 2013, after the suspension of cornerback

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. Walters won

with the Seahawks after they defeated the

, 43–8. Walters was released by the Seahawks during final roster cuts on August 30, 2014. On September 1, 2014, Walters was re-signed by the Seahawks. He was waived on November 1, 2014. He was re-signed on November 4. The Seahawks would return to the Super Bowl, but lost 28–24 to the

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Jacksonville Jaguars

Walters signed with the

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on March 13, 2015. He was released on September 20, 2015, and was re-signed by the Jaguars two days later on September 22, 2015. On September 24, 2016, he was released by the Jaguars. He re-signed with the team on September 26. On March 9, 2017, Walters re-signed with the Jaguars. On May 22, 2017 he was placed on injured reserve after suffering a foot injury. He was released from injured reserve on May 31, 2017.

References

External links

Seattle Seahawks bio

San Diego Chargers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Walters, Bryan 1987 births Living people American football wide receivers Cornell Big Red football players San Diego Chargers players Minnesota Vikings players Seattle Seahawks players Jacksonville Jaguars players Sportspeople from Kirkland, Washington Players of American football from King County, Washington