Victor Vaughn Bolden Jr. (born April 4, 1995) is an

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wide receiver for the

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of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at

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, and signed with the

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as an

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in 2017. In 2022, with the Stallions, he won MVP of the

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versus the Philadelphia Stars.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Bolden signed with the

as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2017. In Week 2, against the

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, Bolden had three kickoff returns for 71 total yards in his NFL debut. On December 13, 2017, Bolden was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury. On June 1, 2018, Bolden was suspended the first four games of the 2018 season for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. On October 30, 2018, Bolden was waived by the 49ers and re-signed to the practice squad.

Buffalo Bills

On December 18, 2018, Bolden was signed by the

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off the 49ers practice squad. He was waived on August 31, 2019.

Detroit Lions

On December 3, 2019, Bolden was signed to the

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practice squad. On December 30, 2019, Bolden was signed to a reserve/future contract. On September 5, 2020, Bolden was waived by the Lions and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on September 9, and re-signed to the practice squad on October 13. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 5, 2021. On August 31, 2021, Bolden was waived.

Birmingham Stallions

Bolden was selected with the first pick of the 13th round of the

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by the

. On June 16, 2022, Bolden was named as a Wide Receiver and Special Team All-USFL Team. On July 3, 2022, he received the MVP award of the USFL championship game for his efforts during the Stallions victory over the Philadelphia Stars.

Arizona Cardinals

On July 22, 2022, Bolden signed with the

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. He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on September 14, 2022. He was released on September 20.

Denver Broncos

On November 15, 2022, Bolden was signed to the

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' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023. He was waived on March 14, 2023.

Arlington Renegades

Bolden signed with the

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of the XFL on March 22, 2023. He was released from his contract on August 13, 2023.

Houston Texans

Bolden signed with the Houston Texans on August 13, 2023, but was waived the next day.

Birmingham Stallions (second stint)

Bolden re-signed with the Birmingham Stallions on September 25, 2023.

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External links

Detroit Lions bioSan Francisco 49ers bioOregon State Beavers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bolden, Victor Jr. 1995 births Living people American football return specialists American football wide receivers Arizona Cardinals players Buffalo Bills players Detroit Lions players Oregon State Beavers football players Players of American football from San Bernardino County, California San Francisco 49ers players Los Osos High School alumni Birmingham Stallions (2022) players Denver Broncos players Arlington Renegades players Houston Texans players