Tearrius George (born December 3, 1982) is a former

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defensive end who played for the Calgary Stampeders and Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played

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at Kansas State. George was also a member of the New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys.

Early years

George prepped at Pine Forest High School in North Carolina.

College career

George played at

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. In 2005 as a senior George played in 11 games and totaled 27 tackles (6 for losses) and 4 sacks, forced a fumble and recovered one. In 2004 as a junior he appeared in 10 games, with five starts and made 21 tackles, including 11 solo stops, six tackles for loss and three sacks, Prior to Kansas State he was a two-year starter at Los Angeles Valley College where he was All-conference honors as a freshman.

Professional career

New York Jets

George signed as an undrafted free agent by the

in 2006.

Calgary Stampeders

After failing to make it in the NFL, George signed a contract with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. George played in 13 games for the Stamps during the

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. During which time he racked up 33 tackles, 8 quarterback sacks and 1 fumble recovery.

Return to the NFL (Cowboys, Saints, Dolphins, Cowboys II)

His impressive play in the CFL garnered interest from NFL clubs for the second time in his professional career. George signed with the Dallas Cowboys on August 28, 2009. After failing to make the final roster for the Cowboys, George was signed by the New Orleans Saints, with whom he would spend the

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deep on their linebacker depth chart. Following the 2008 season George was not resigned by the Saints. He spent time on two more NFL rosters in the lead up to the 2009 season, but was released prior to the start of the season by both the Dolphins and the Dallas Cowboys.

Calgary Stampeders II

After failing to play in any regular season games in his return to the NFL, George ultimately re-signed with the Calgary Stampeders on September 9, 2009; partway through the

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. George spent two seasons in Calgary.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

George signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders as a free-agent on February 17, 2011. In his first four seasons with the Roughriders George flourished into a talented pass rushing force. In

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George finished tied for 1st on the Riders with 8 sacks, then finished second on the team in sacks the following year with 12. Following the 2014 season, at age 32, Tearrius George signed a contract extension with the Roughriders. He announced his retirement from football on May 2, 2016.

External links

Dallas Cowboys bioSaskatchewan Roughriders bio

Kansas State Wildcats bioAnnouncement of retirement
{{DEFAULTSORT:George, Tearrius 1982 births Living people American football defensive ends American football linebackers American players of Canadian football Calgary Stampeders players Canadian football defensive linemen Dallas Cowboys players Kansas State Wildcats football players Miami Dolphins players New York Jets players New Orleans Saints players Saskatchewan Roughriders players Players of American football from North Carolina Sportspeople from Fayetteville, North Carolina