Jonathon Amaya

Jonathon Amaya
No. 40, 29
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1988-11-25) November 25, 1988 (age 36)
Glendora, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Diamond Bar (CA)
College:Nevada
Undrafted:2010
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:38
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jonathon Daniel Amaya (born November 25, 1988) is a former American football safety. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2010 and also played for the New Orleans Saints. He played college football at Nevada.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins (first stint)

He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dolphins on April 30, 2010, but was cut during training camp and added to the practice squad. On October 30, he was signed to the active roster.[1] He made 10 appearances, recording 15 tackles on special teams.

New Orleans Saints

On July 28, 2011, he was traded to the New Orleans Saints in the Reggie Bush trade.[2] He appeared in all 16 games for the Saints, recording 14 tackles and a forced fumble.

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

On September 25, 2012, Amaya returned to the Dolphins.[3]

Arizona Cardinals

On March 27, 2013, Amaya signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals.[4] He was released on August 30, 2013

Kansas City Chiefs

Amaya was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on August 11, 2014. He was released on August 30, 2014.[5]

Personal life

In November 2012, Amaya was arrested in Miami Beach for allegedly assaulting a cab driver following an argument.[6][7] On January 11, 2013, Miami-Dade prosecutors notified the court that they would not proceed with the case. The charge of battery was dropped, clearing Amaya's name.[8][9] Amaya had maintained his innocence the entire time.[7]

References

  1. ^ Kelly, Omar. "Jonathon Amaya gets call up to Miami Dolphins' 53". Sun-Sentinel. Archived from the original on November 19, 2010. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
  2. ^ Yasinskas, Pat (July 28, 2011). "Saints add safety Amaya in Bush deal". ESPN. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
  3. ^ "Dolphins Sign safety Amaya and Linebacker Rivera". September 25, 2012.
  4. ^ "Cards sign special teams cog in Amaya". March 27, 2013. Archived from the original on March 31, 2013. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
  5. ^ Thorman, Joel (August 30, 2014). "Chiefs roster cuts 2014: Tyler Bray to IR, Ryan Succop released". ArrowheadPride.com. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  6. ^ "Miami Dolphins DB Jonathon Amaya Arrested for Battery After Argument". Bleacher Report.
  7. ^ a b Nogle, Kevin (January 23, 2013). "Charges Dropped in Dolphins Safety Jonathon Amaya Battery Case". thephinsider.com. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  8. ^ "Battery charge dropped against Dolphins Amaya". Yahoo! Sports. January 23, 2013. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  9. ^ Gantt, Darin (January 23, 2013). "Battery charges against Dolphins safety dropped". NBC Sports. Retrieved January 20, 2023.