Terrell Bonds (born July 22, 1996) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played college football at Tennessee State.

College career

Bonds played

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for the

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Professional career

Memphis Express

Bonds played for the

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of the AAF for all 8 weeks until the league folded. He had a total of 14 tackles and a blocked punt for a touchdown

Baltimore Ravens

After the AAF ceased operations in April 2019, Bonds signed with the

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of the

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on May 6, 2019. Bonds was released on August 31, 2019, as part of their final roster cuts, but later re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens on January 13, 2020. Bonds was waived on September 5, 2020, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on September 28 and October 31 for the team's weeks 3 and 8 games against the

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and

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, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. He was placed on the practice squad/

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list by the team on November 3, 2020, and activated back to the practice squad four days later. He was promoted to the active roster on November 7. He was placed on injured reserve on November 17, 2020, after suffering a knee injury in Week 10. He was placed back on the

list on November 30, 2020, and moved back to injured reserve on December 15. He was activated on December 31, 2020, but waived a day later and re-signed to the practice squad on January 4, 2021. His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 25, 2021.

Miami Dolphins

The

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signed Bonds to a reserve/future contract on January 26, 2021. He was waived on August 21, 2021.

Pittsburgh Maulers

Bonds was selected in the 9th round of the

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by the Pittsburgh Maulers.

Tennessee Titans

On August 3, 2022, Bonds signed with the

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. He was waived ten days later.

San Antonio Brahmas

On November 17, 2022, Bonds was drafted by the

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of the XFL.

Birmingham Stallions

On January 15, 2024, Bonds was selected by the

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in the fourth round of the Super Draft portion of the

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. He signed with the team on January 22. He was released on March 10, 2024.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On March 22, 2024, Bonds signed with the

of the

(CFL).

References

External links

Tennessee State Tigers bioBaltimore Ravens bioWinnipeg Blue Bombers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bonds, Terrell 1996 births Living people American football cornerbacks Baltimore Ravens players Birmingham Stallions (2022) players Miami Central Senior High School alumni Miami Dolphins players Memphis Express (American football) players Players of American football from Miami Pittsburgh Maulers (2022) players San Antonio Brahmas players Tennessee State Tigers football players Tennessee Titans players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players Canadian football defensive backs Players of Canadian football from Miami