Elijah Benton (born September 5, 1996) is an

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who is a free agent. He played

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College career

Benton played college football at Liberty University.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Benton signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2020. He was waived by the Browns on September 5, 2020, and signed to their practice squad the next day. Benton was elevated to the active roster on October 17 for the team's week 6 game against the

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, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was placed on the practice squad/

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list by the team on December 22, 2020, and restored to the practice squad on January 6, 2021. Benton was signed to a reserve/futures contract by the Browns on January 18, 2021. Benton was waived by the Browns on August 31, 2021.

New England Patriots

On October 6, 2021, Benton was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on October 26, 2021.

Seattle Seahawks

On December 1, 2021, Benton was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on December 7.

New York Jets

On December 8, 2021, Benton was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on December 30.

Tennessee Titans

On August 9, 2022, Benton signed with the

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, but was waived a week later.

References

External links

Liberty Flames football bio
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