Quincy Mauger (; born March 4, 1995) is an American professional

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. He most recently played for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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and signed with the

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as an

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in 2017.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Mauger signed with the

as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2017. He was waived/injured by the Falcons on September 2, 2017 and placed on injured reserve. On June 11, 2018, Mauger was waived by the Falcons.

Oakland Raiders

On August 9, 2018, Mauger signed with the

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. He was waived on September 1, 2018.

Atlanta Legends

In 2018, Mauger signed with the Atlanta Legends of the

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for the 2019 season. He was placed on

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on February 14, 2019. The league ceased operations in April 2019.

BC Lions

On January 18, 2022, Mauger signed with the

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of the

(CFL). In

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, he played and started in eight regular season games where he had 19 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, one sack, one interception, and one forced fumble. In the 2023 season, Mauger played in all 18 regular season games, starting in 17, where he had 46 defensive tackles, eight special teams tackles, six pass knockdowns, one sack, and one interception. He also played in both of the team's post-season games where he had three defensive tackles. On February 9, 2024, Mauger was released by the Lions.

Toronto Argonauts

On February 13, 2024, it was announced that Mauger had signed with the

. He began the season as the starter at cover linebacker, but only played the first three games due injury. He returned as a backup, but eventually reclaimed his starting role in the 12th game of the season. Mauger played in eight games, starting in six, before becoming injured again and sitting out the rest of the season. He had 29 defensive tackles, four special teams tackles, one sack, and two pass knockdowns in

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. He was on the injured list when the Argonauts defeated the

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in the 111th Grey Cup. He was released part way through the preseason on May 28, 2025.

References

External links

Toronto Argonauts bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Mauger, Quincy 1995 births Living people American football safeties Atlanta Falcons players Georgia Bulldogs football players Oakland Raiders players Players of American football from Marietta, Georgia Atlanta Legends players The Spring League players Carlton J. Kell High School alumni BC Lions players Toronto Argonauts players Canadian football defensive backs Players of Canadian football from Georgia (U.S. state)