Trae Elston (born February 16, 1994) is an

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for the New Jersey Generals of the

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(USFL). He played college football at

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. Elston was a member of the

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Superbowl winning

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Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Elston was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2016. He was released on September 3, 2016.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Elston was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad on October 17, 2016. He was released on November 15, 2016.

Cleveland Browns

On December 7, 2016 Elston was signed to the

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' active roster. He was waived on December 21, 2016 and was re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Browns on January 2, 2017. On April 20, 2017, Elston was waived by the Browns.

Buffalo Bills

On April 21, 2017, Elston was claimed off waivers by the

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. He was waived on September 19, 2017.

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 20, 2017, Elston was claimed off waivers by the

. He was waived by the Eagles on September 30, 2017.

Buffalo Bills (second stint)

On October 3, 2017, Elston was signed by the Bills. Elston made his first career NFL start against the

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on October 29, 2017. In that game, Elston recorded his first career interception by picking off Raiders quarterback Derek Carr late in the 4th quarter and led all defensive players with a career high 11 tackles (8 solo). The Bills won the game 34-14. On December 28, 2017, Elston was waived by the Bills.

Miami Dolphins

On December 29, 2017, Elston was claimed off waivers by the

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. He was waived on September 1, 2018.

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

On June 5, 2019, Elston signed with the

. He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.

New Orleans Saints (second stint)

On October 23, 2019, Elston was signed to the

practice squad. He was released on November 20, 2019.

Houston Roughnecks

Elston was drafted in the third round during phase four in the 2020 XFL Draft by the Houston Roughnecks. He was placed on

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on January 30, 2020. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.

Calgary Stampeders

Elston signed with the

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of the CFL on January 25, 2021.

New Jersey Generals

Elston was selected in the 9th round of the 2022 USFL Draft by the New Jersey Generals. He was transferred to the team's practice squad on April 14, 2022, and moved to the active roster on April 16. He was ruled inactive for the team's game against the New Orleans Breakers on May 14. He was transferred back to the active roster on May 20.

References

External links

Ole Miss Rebels bioTampa Bay Buccaneers bioCleveland Browns bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Elston, Trae 1994 births Living people American football safeties Buffalo Bills players Cleveland Browns players Ole Miss Rebels football players Miami Dolphins players New Orleans Saints players People from Oxford, Alabama Philadelphia Eagles players Players of American football from Alabama Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Houston Roughnecks players Calgary Stampeders players New Jersey Generals (2022) players