Chris Lacy (born January 28, 1996) is an

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who is a free agent. He played

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, and was signed by the

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as an

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after the

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College career

Lacy played football at

. He hauled in 63 passes for 920 yards and five

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s. Lacy received his degree in Industrial Engineering and Management.

Professional career

New England Patriots

Lacy signed with the

as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2018. He was waived by the Patriots on May 18, 2018.

Detroit Lions

On May 21, 2018, Lacy was claimed off waivers by the

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. He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on December 22, 2018. On September 21, 2019, Lacy was waived by the Lions and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 27, 2019. On August 9, 2020, Lacy was waived by the Lions, but re-signed with the team on August 20. He was waived on September 5, 2020.

Dallas Cowboys

On November 3, 2020, Lacy was signed to the

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practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 4, 2021. He was waived by the Cowboys on March 19, 2021.

Chicago Bears

On May 16, 2021, Lacy signed with the

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. He was waived on August 31, 2021.

Las Vegas Raiders

On August 10, 2022, Lacy signed with the

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. He was waived on August 23, 2022, and re-signed to the practice squad on September 15. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023. On August 27, 2023, Lacy was waived/injured by the Raiders and placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 4.

Birmingham Stallions

On February 5, 2024, Lacy signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). He was released on March 10, 2024.

References

External links

Oklahoma State Cowboys bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lacy, Chris 1996 births Living people American football wide receivers Birmingham Stallions (2022) players Chicago Bears players Dallas Cowboys players Detroit Lions players Las Vegas Raiders players New England Patriots players Oklahoma State Cowboys football players Players of American football from DeSoto, Texas