Cortez A. Broughton (born September 2, 1996) is an

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defensive tackle for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played college football at

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Professional career

Los Angeles Chargers

Broughton was drafted by the

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(242nd overall pick) in the seventh round of the

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. On November 15, 2019, Broughton was placed on the non-football illness list. On August 31, 2021, Broughton was waived by the Chargers.

Kansas City Chiefs

On September 3, 2021, Broughton was signed to the

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practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on February 2, 2022. He was waived on July 27, 2022, after failing a physical. He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 27, 2022. He was released on October 11.

Buffalo Bills

On December 6, 2022, Broughton was signed to the

practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 23, 2023.

References

1996 births Living people People from Warner Robins, Georgia Players of American football from Georgia (U.S. state) American football defensive tackles Cincinnati Bearcats football players Los Angeles Chargers players Kansas City Chiefs players Buffalo Bills players {{Defensive-lineman-1990s-stub