Casey Sayles (born September 4, 1995) is an

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defensive tackle for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played college football with the

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High school career

Sayles attended

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. As a senior, Sayles compiled 36 solo tackles and 40 assists, with 19 tackles for loss for 71 yards, including 4 1/2 sacks. He also registered four pass breakups, and while playing tight end, he caught nine passes for 145 yards and two touchdowns. He helped Omaha North reach the Class A championship game and was named to the All-Nebraska team. Sayles signed with the

out of high school.

College career

Sayles played

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for the

from 2013 to 2016. In 2013, he also played

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and returned 4 kicks for a total of 30 yards. In 2014, he played in only seven games. In his senior season in 2016, Sayles has 33 tackles and six sacks, earning Second-team All-

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honors. He finished his four year college career with 111 total tackles and 12.5 sacks and three fumble recoveries in 50 games. Defense & Fumbles

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

On May 3, 2017, Sayles was signed by the

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as an

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. He was released by the team on September 3, 2017.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On January 18, 2018, the

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signed Sayles to a Reserve/Future contract. He had four tackles in four preseason games. On September 1, 2018 he was waived.

Birmingham Iron

In 2019, Sayles played for the

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of the

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(AAF). According to Pro Football Focus, he was one of the best defensive lineman in the league on a per-snap basis. The league ceased operations in April 2019.

Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)

On April 9, 2019, the

signed Sayles to a one-year contract. On August 30, 2019 he was released.

St. Louis BattleHawks

In October 2019, Sayles was drafted by the

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via the

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. He was picked up in the first round of Phase 3: Defensive Front Seven. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Sayles signed with the

of the CFL on April 5, 2021.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Sayles, Casey 1995 births Living people American football defensive tackles Ohio Bobcats football players Los Angeles Rams players Pittsburgh Steelers players Birmingham Iron players St. Louis BattleHawks players Omaha North High School alumni Winnipeg Blue Bombers players