Maurice Canady (born May 26, 1994) is an

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who is a free agent. He played college football at

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Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Canady was drafted by the

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in the sixth round, 209th overall, in the

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. He was placed on injured reserve on October 6, 2016 with a hamstring injury. On September 4, 2017, Canady was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury suffered in training camp. He was activated off injured reserve to the active roster on November 3, 2017. On September 17, 2018, Canady was placed on injured reserve with a thigh injury. He was activated off injured reserve on November 24, 2018. On August 31, 2019, Canady was waived by the Ravens and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on September 14, 2019. In week 4 against the

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, Canady recorded his first career interception off Baker Mayfield in the 40–25 loss. He was released on November 5.

New York Jets

On November 6, 2019, Canady was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.

Dallas Cowboys

Canady signed with the

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on March 30, 2020. On July 27, 2020, Canady opted out of the 2020 season due to the

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. Canady was placed on injured reserve on October 26, 2021 after suffering a concussion in Week 6. He was activated on December 25.

New York Giants

On May 18, 2022, Canady signed with the New York Giants. On July 26, 2022, Canady was waived.

NFL career statistics

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Virginia Cavaliers bio
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