Jonathon Tyrone Mincy (born September 5, 1992) is an American former professional

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. He was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent after the

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. He played

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at Auburn. He was also a member of the

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, and Edmonton Eskimos / Elks.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

On May 5, 2015, Mincy was signed by the

as an undrafted free agent after the 2015 NFL Draft. On August 31, he was waived.

Montreal Alouettes

On June 20, 2016, Mincy was signed to the

' practice roster. He made the active roster and finished his rookie season in the CFL with 54 tackles, an interception, and two forced fumbles. The next season, he recorded 54 tackles and two interceptions. On November 8, 2017, Mincy was named as an Eastern Division All-Star. On December 4, 2017, Mincy was released so he could pursue an opportunity in the NFL.

Chicago Bears

On January 10, 2018, Mincy was signed by the

to a reserve/future contract. He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on January 8, 2019. On August 31, 2019, Mincy was waived by the Bears.

Toronto Argonauts

On September 18, 2019, Mincy was signed to the

' practice roster.

Edmonton Eskimos / Elks

Mincy signed with the

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on a contract extension through 2022 on December 26, 2020. He was released on January 27, 2022.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mincy, Jonathon 1992 births Living people Players of American football from Decatur, Georgia Players of Canadian football from Georgia (U.S. state) American football defensive backs Canadian football defensive backs Auburn Tigers football players Atlanta Falcons players Montreal Alouettes players Chicago Bears players Toronto Argonauts players Edmonton Elks players