Maurquice Bryce Shakir (born October 14, 1993) is a former

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. He played college football at

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Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Shakir signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017. He was waived on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the Ravens' practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 31, 2017. On September 1, 2018, Shakir was waived by the Ravens.

Houston Texans

On December 12, 2018, Shakir was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 7, 2019. On August 30, 2019, Shakir was released.

Dallas Renegades

Shakir was drafted in the 3rd round in phase two in the

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by the

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. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.

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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders bioBaltimore Ravens bio
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