Quentin Poling (born August 17, 1994) is an

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for the

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of the

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(USFL). He played college football at

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Early years

Poling attended Elida High School in Elida, Ohio.

College career

Poling played college football at

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. He was a team captain and a first-team All-MAC selection. In his Senior year, Poling became Ohio University's all-time leader in both Solo Tackles (219) and Tackles for Loss (45).

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Poling was drafted by the

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in the seventh round, 227th overall, of the

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. 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 Dolphins on January 1, 2019. He was waived/injured by the during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019, and reverted to the team's

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list after clearing waivers on September 1. He was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 4.

Oakland Raiders

On September 25, 2019, Poling was signed to the

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practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 7, 2019, but was waived two days later and re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on December 4, 2019.

Atlanta Falcons

On December 10, 2019, Poling was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad. His practice squad contract with the team expired on January 6, 2020.

Las Vegas Raiders

On February 6, 2020, Poling was signed by the

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. He was waived on May 5, 2020.

Minnesota Vikings

Poling was signed by the

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on August 8, 2020. He was waived/injured on August 17, 2020, and subsequently reverted to the team's

list the next day. He was waived on September 2, 2020.

New Orleans Saints

On May 16, 2021, Poling signed with the

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. He was waived/injured on August 13, 2021 and placed on injured reserve. He was waived on August 21.

Birmingham Stallions

Poling signed with the

of the

on May 20, 2022, and was subsequently moved to the inactive roster.

References

External links

Ohio Bobcats bio
1994 births Living people People from Allen County, Ohio Players of American football from Ohio American football linebackers Ohio Bobcats football players Miami Dolphins players Oakland Raiders players Atlanta Falcons players Las Vegas Raiders players Minnesota Vikings players New Orleans Saints players Birmingham Stallions (2022) players {{Linebacker-1990s-stub