Chazeray Dijon Schilens (born Chazeray Dijon Simmons; November 7, 1985) is a former

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. He was selected by the

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in the seventh round of the

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. He played

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at Highland High School in

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, and

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Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Entering Week 9 of the 2008 campaign, Schilens was named a starter, playing opposite

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. Schilens was also a factor in the outside blocking game, adding extra yardage on running plays with key blocks. In Week 16, Schilens had his best game with the

, catching three passes for 52 yards including a 20-yard

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. He finished the 2008 campaign with 15 catches for 226 yards and two touchdowns. Chaz broke the fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot in August, 2009, but returned to action midway through the season and caught the game-winning touchdown in an upset in Week 15 over the rival

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. In 2010, Schilens had another injury-plagued campaign, playing in only five games and catching five passes total.

New York Jets

Schilens was signed by the

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on March 16, 2012. In Schilens' first game as a Jet, he caught one pass for 8 yards from

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. The Jets went on to win 48−28 over division rival

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Detroit Lions

Schilens was signed by the

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on July 24, 2013. Schilens was released on August 23, 2013.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On March 4, 2014, Schilens agreed to terms with the

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of the

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.Roughriders add NFL experience, sign WR Schilens
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References

External links

Saskatchewan Roughriders bio

Oakland Raiders bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Schilens, Chaz 1985 births Living people American football wide receivers San Diego State Aztecs football players Oakland Raiders players Sportspeople from Lancaster, California New York Jets players Detroit Lions players Players of American football from Los Angeles County, California Players of Canadian football from California Saskatchewan Roughriders players Canadian football wide receivers