LaRoy Reynolds (born November 3, 1990) 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 the

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College career

After attending

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in Virginia, Reynolds played college football for the

Cavaliers.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

After going undrafted, Reynolds made the

' final roster on August 30, 2013. Reynolds was suspended by the NFL on November 12, 2013, for four games for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Chicago Bears

On September 29, 2015, Reynolds signed with the

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Atlanta Falcons (first stint)

On March 16, 2016, Reynolds signed with the

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. In the 2016 season, Reynolds and the Falcons reached

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, where they faced the

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on February 5, 2017. In the Super Bowl, the Falcons fell in a 34–28 overtime defeat. On March 9, 2017, Reynolds signed a one-year contract extension with the Falcons. He was placed on injured reserve on September 4, 2017, after suffering a pectoral injury. He was activated off injured reserve to the active roster on October 31, 2017.

Philadelphia Eagles

On May 15, 2018, Reynolds signed with the

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San Francisco 49ers

On May 6, 2019, Reynolds signed with the

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. However, Reynolds was later released by the 49ers on August 31, 2019.

Cincinnati Bengals

On September 10, 2019, Reynolds signed with the

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Atlanta Falcons (second stint)

On March 25, 2020, Reynolds was signed by the

. In Week 12 against the

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, Reynolds forced a fumble on running back

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and later recovered a fumble lost by quarterback

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during the 43–6 win.

New England Patriots (first stint)

Reynolds signed with the

on March 24, 2021. On May 27, 2021, Reynolds was released by the Patriots with an injury settlement.

New York Jets

On October 26, 2021, Reynolds was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on January 4, 2022.

New England Patriots (second stint)

On January 5, 2022, Reynolds was signed to the

practice squad.

Coaching career

In 2025, Reynolds was hired as the

s coach under

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at Norfolk State.

References

External links

Norfolk State Spartans coaching bio
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