Leonard Wester (born January 3, 1993) is a former

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. He played Division II

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at Missouri Western.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On April 30, 2016, Wester signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after going undrafted in the

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Jacksonville Jaguars

On April 4, 2019, Wester signed with the

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. He was waived/injured during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019 and reverted to the team's

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list the next day. He was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 6.

San Francisco 49ers

On January 14, 2020, Wester signed a reserve/future contract with the

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. He was released on July 30, 2020.

References

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