Manasseh Bailey

Manasseh Bailey

Personal information
Born:	(1997-06-27) June 27, 1997 (age 27) New York, New York, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:	Suitland (Suitland, Maryland)
College:	Morgan State
Position:	Wide receiver
Undrafted:	2020
Career history
Philadelphia Eagles (2020)* Los Angeles Chargers (2020)* New York Jets (2021)* Montreal Alouettes (2021)* Birmingham Stallions (2022) DC Defenders (2023)* Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2023)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Manasseh Bailey (born June 27, 1997) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played college football at Morgan State. He has been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers, and New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL), the Montreal Alouettes and Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL), the DC Defenders of the XFL, and the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL).

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Bailey signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on April 26, 2020.[1] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 3, 2020,[2]

Los Angeles Chargers

On December 9, 2020, Bailey was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad.[3] On December 12, 2020, Bailey was released from the Los Angeles Chargers.[4]

New York Jets

On January 13, 2021, Bailey signed a future contract with the New York Jets.[5]

Montreal Alouettes

On October 9, 2021, Bailey signed with the Montreal Alouettes and was put on the Practice Squad on October 26, 2021.[6]

Birmingham Stallions

Bailey was selected in the 17th round of the 2022 USFL draft by the Birmingham Stallions.[7] He was released on April 22, 2022.[8]

DC Defenders

Bailey was selected by the DC Defenders in the 2023 XFL Draft.[9]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On March 13, 2023, Bailey signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[10] On June 3, 2023, Bailey was released by the Blue Bombers.[11]

References

1. McPherson, Chris (April 26, 2020). "Eagles agree to terms with 13 undrafted free agents". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
2. McPherson, Chris (September 3, 2020). "Eagles place Andre Dillard on Injured Reserve; waive 12 players". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
3. Bouda, Nate (December 9, 2020). "NFL Transactions: Wednesday 12/9". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
4. Bouda, Nate (December 12, 2020). "NFL Transactions: Saturday 12/12". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
5. Bouda, Nate (January 13, 2021). "NFL Transactions: Wednesday 1/13". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
6. "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
7. Camenker, Jacob (February 23, 2022). "USFL Draft tracker: Complete results, rosters for new football league". Sporting News.
8. @USFLStallions (April 22, 2022). "Roster updates" (Tweet). Retrieved April 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
9. Rifino, Patrick (November 20, 2022). "USFL has 18 Former Players Drafted to the XFL With More to Come". USFLNewsHub. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
10. "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
11. "Bombers release 25 in final roster cuts, including Canadian kicker Marc Liegghio". 3DownNation. June 3, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2024.