Lynden Trail

Lynden Trail Sr
No. 98, 7
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1991-03-19) March 19, 1991 (age 33)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight:277 lb (126 kg)
Career information
High school:Booker T. Washington
(Miami, Florida)
College:Norfolk State
Undrafted:2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:20
Sacks:2.0
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Pass deflections:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Lynden Antonio Trail (born March 19, 1991) is an American former professional football linebacker. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Houston Texans in 2015. He played college football at Norfolk State University.

He was also member of the Washington Redskins, Los Angeles Rams, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and Atlantic City Blackjacks.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 7 in
(2.01 m) 		269 lb
(122 kg) 		34+7⁄8 in
(0.89 m) 		10+1⁄2 in
(0.27 m)		 4.71 s 4.48 s 7.32 s 34 in
(0.86 m)		 9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)		 26 reps
All values from NFL Combine[1]

Houston Texans

After going unselected in the 2015 NFL draft, Trail signed with the Houston Texans.[2] On September 11, 2015, the team released him with an injury settlement.[3]

Washington Redskins (first stint)

Trail was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad on October 5, 2015.[4] He was released on October 12 but was re-signed back to the team's practice squad on November 23, 2015.[5]

Trail signed a futures contract with the Redskins on January 11, 2016.[6] On September 3, 2016, Trail was waived by the Redskins,[7] but was re-signed with their practice squad a day later.[8] The team waived him again on September 19.[9]

Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams signed Trail to their practice squad on September 27, 2016.[10] He was released on October 1, 2016.

Washington Redskins (second stint)

On December 22, 2016, Trail was re-signed to the Redskins' practice squad,[11] and was promoted to the active roster the following day.[12]

On September 2, 2017, Trail was waived/injured by the Redskins and placed on injured reserve.[13] The team released him with an injury settlement on September 7, 2017.[14]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

In early 2018, Trail took part in The Spring League, a developmental minor league football organization which highlights young talent for NFL and CFL scouts. Following his participation in The Spring League, Trail was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League on May 5 as a defensive lineman.[15][16]

Atlantic City Blackjacks

On April 2, 2019, Trail was assigned to the Atlantic City Blackjacks of the Arena Football League.

Personal life

Trail is Catholic.[17]

References

  1. ^ "Lynden Trail Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  2. ^ Epstein, Nathan (May 4, 2015). "Trail a little disappointed, but still confident after going undrafted". Wavy.com. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  3. ^ Wilson, Aaron (September 11, 2015). "Texans reach injury settlements with Lynden Trail, Tony Washington". Chron.com. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  4. ^ Hailey, Peter (October 5, 2015). "Redskins Sign LB Who Starred on 'Hard Knocks' to Practice Squad". CSNMidAtlantic.com. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  5. ^ "11/23: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. November 23, 2015. Archived from the original on December 30, 2017. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
  6. ^ "Redskins Sign Seven To Reserve/Future Contracts". Redskins.com. January 11, 2016. Archived from the original on October 7, 2017. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
  7. ^ "09/03: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. September 3, 2016. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  8. ^ Czarda, Stephen (September 4, 2016). "Nine Players Signed To The Redskins' Practice Squad". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  9. ^ Czarda, Stephen. "Kedric Golston Placed On Injured Reserve, Matt Ioannidis On Active Roster". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  10. ^ Klein, Gary (September 27, 2016). "The Los Angeles Rams are looking forward to the return of cornerback E.J. Gaines". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  11. ^ Czarda, Stephen (December 22, 2016). "Redskins Sign Cornerback Dashaun Phillips To Active Roster". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 2, 2017.
  12. ^ Czarda, Stephen (December 23, 2016). "Redskins Sign Lynden Trail To Active Roster". Redskins.com. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  13. ^ "9/2: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on September 5, 2017.
  14. ^ "9/7: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. September 7, 2017. Archived from the original on September 8, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  15. ^ "Home".
  16. ^ "Lynden Trail". cfl.ca. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  17. ^ Hall, David (October 18, 2014). "Linebacker blazes a Trail at NSU". pilotonline.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.