Wynton McManis

Wynton McManis (born September 20, 1994) is an American football linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at University of Memphis and was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2016.[1]

Wynton McManis
McManis with the Calgary Stampeders in 2019
New Orleans Saints
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1994-09-20) September 20, 1994
Memphis, Tennessee
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Olive Branch
(Olive Branch, Mississippi)
College:Memphis
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Reserve/Future
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at CFL.ca

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

On May 12, 2016, the San Francisco 49ers signed McManis as an undrafted free agent following the 2016 NFL Draft.[2] He was released on August 27, 2016 and was signed to the practice squad on November 29, 2016.[3][4] On December 23, 2016, the 49ers promoted McManis to their active roster from their practice squad after placing Torrey Smith on injured-reserve.[5] He made his professional debut the following day in a 22–21 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.[6] On May 2, 2017, McManis was waived by the 49ers.[7]

Calgary Stampeders

McManis signed with the Calgary Stampeders on June 17, 2017.[8] After the CFL canceled the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, McManis chose to opt-out of his contract with the Stampeders.[9]

New Orleans Saints

McManis was signed by the New Orleans Saints on August 29, 2020.[10] He was waived on September 5, 2020.[11] On January 21, 2021, McManis signed a reserve/futures contract with the Saints.

References
  1. "Memphis Tiger's Athletics Bio: Wynton McManis". gotigersgo.com. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
  2. "49ers to sign Memphis linebacker Wynton McManis". ninersnation.com. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
  3. "49ers announce 1st round of roster cuts". August 27, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  4. "49ers Place LB Skov on IR, Promote S Ball to Active Roster". November 29, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  5. "49ers Place WR Torrey Smith on Injured Reserve, Promote LB Wynton McManis to Active Roster". 49ers.com. December 23, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  6. "NFL Player Profile: Wynton McManis". NFL.com. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
  7. "49ers Announce Several Roster Moves". 49ers.com. May 2, 2017.
  8. "McManis is next man up - Calgary Stampeders". 9 July 2017.
  9. "Stamps release LB Wynton McManis". CFL.ca. August 25, 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  10. "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 29, 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  11. "Saints announce 53-man roster reductions for 2020". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 5, 2020.
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