Marcus Rivers (born August 2, 1989) is a former

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. He played

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at the University of Buffalo. He signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2012.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

On May 11, 2012, he signed with the

as an undrafted free agent. On June 1, 2012, he was waived by the Packers.

Edmonton Eskimos

On April 18, 2013, he was released before the 2013 CFL season began.

Baltimore Ravens

On June 4, 2013, he signed with the

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. On August 11, 2013, he was waived by the Ravens.

Pittsburgh Power

On November 15, 2014, Rivers was assigned to the

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of the

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. The Power folded in November 2014.

References

External links

Buffalo Bulls bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Rivers, Marcus 1989 births Living people Baltimore Ravens players Pittsburgh Power players American football wide receivers People from Lackawanna, New York Players of American football from Erie County, New York Buffalo Bulls football players