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{{Short description|American gridiron football player (born 1996)}}
{{Short description|American gridiron football player (born 1996)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Shay Fields
| name = Shay Fields
| image = Shay Fields.jpg
| image = Shay Fields.jpg
| image_size =
| image_size =
| alt =
| alt =
| caption = Fields with the [[Washington Commanders|Washington Redskins]] in 2018
| caption = Fields with the [[Washington Commanders|Washington Redskins]] in 2018
| current_team = Vegas Knight Hawks
| current_team =
| number = 2
| number =
| position = [[Wide receiver]]
| position = [[Wide receiver]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|6|22}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|6|22}}
| birth_place = [[Bellflower, California]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Bellflower, California]], U.S.
| death_date =
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 5
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 11
| height_in = 11
| weight_lb = 188
| weight_lb = 188
| high_school = [[St. John Bosco High School|St. John Bosco]]<br/>(Bellflower, California)
| high_school = [[St. John Bosco High School|St. John Bosco]]<br/>(Bellflower, California)
| college = [[Colorado Buffaloes football|Colorado]]
| college = [[Colorado Buffaloes football|Colorado]]
| undraftedyear = 2018
| undraftedyear = 2018
| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
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* [[Calgary Stampeders]] ({{CFL Year|2019}})*
* [[Calgary Stampeders]] ({{CFL Year|2019}})*
* [[Panasonic Impulse]] (2021)
* [[Panasonic Impulse]] (2021)
* [[Vegas Knight Hawks]] ({{IFL Year|2022}}–present)
* [[Vegas Knight Hawks]] ({{IFL Year|2022}})
| pastteamsnote = yes
| status =
| status =
| cflstatus =
| cflstatus =
| nflnew = shayfields/2561432
}}
}}


'''Shay Fields''' (born June 22, 1996) is an [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] for the [[Vegas Knight Hawks]] of the [[Indoor Football League]] (IFL). He played [[college football]] for [[Colorado Buffaloes football|Colorado]]. He previously played for the [[Washington Commanders|Washington Redskins]] and [[Denver Broncos]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL), [[San Diego Fleet]] of the [[Alliance of American Football]] (AAF), [[Calgary Stampeders]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL), and [[Panasonic Impulse]] of the [[X-League (Japan)|X-League]].
'''Shay Fields''' (born June 22, 1996) is an [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] who is a free agent. He played [[college football]] for [[Colorado Buffaloes football|Colorado]]. He previously played for the [[Washington Commanders|Washington Redskins]] and [[Denver Broncos]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL), [[San Diego Fleet]] of the [[Alliance of American Football]] (AAF), [[Calgary Stampeders]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL), and [[Panasonic Impulse]] of the [[X-League (Japan)|X-League]].


==College career==
==College career==
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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Washington Redskins===
===Washington Redskins===
Fields was signed by the [[Washington Redskins]] as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Redskins Sign 13 College Free Agents|url=http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Sign-13-College-Free-Agents/9831e874-4e61-47da-a955-4f4923caf97d|author=Czarda, Stephen|website=Redskins.com|date=May 2, 2018|access-date=July 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180503050840/https://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Sign-13-College-Free-Agents/9831e874-4e61-47da-a955-4f4923caf97d|archive-date=May 3, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Fields was signed by the [[Washington Redskins]] as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Redskins Sign 13 College Free Agents|url=http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Sign-13-College-Free-Agents/9831e874-4e61-47da-a955-4f4923caf97d|author=Czarda, Stephen|website=Redskins.com|date=May 2, 2018|access-date=July 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180503050840/https://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Sign-13-College-Free-Agents/9831e874-4e61-47da-a955-4f4923caf97d|archive-date=May 3, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>


On September 1, 2018, Fields was waived for final roster cuts before the start of the 2018 season.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=https://www.redskins.com/news/9-1-redskins-make-roster-moves|title=9/1: Redskins Make Roster Moves|date=September 1, 2018|access-date=September 1, 2018}}</ref>
On September 1, 2018, Fields was waived for final roster cuts before the start of the 2018 season.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=https://www.redskins.com/news/9-1-redskins-make-roster-moves|title=9/1: Redskins Make Roster Moves|date=September 1, 2018|access-date=September 1, 2018|archive-date=September 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180902052302/https://www.redskins.com/news/9-1-redskins-make-roster-moves|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===Denver Broncos===
===Denver Broncos===
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===San Diego Fleet===
===San Diego Fleet===
On January 10, 2019, Fields signed with the [[San Diego Fleet]] of the [[Alliance of American Football]] (AAF). However, he was placed on [[injured reserve]] before the start of the regular season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Solares|first=Diego|url=https://eastvillagetimes.com/2019/01/taking-a-look-at-san-diego-fleets-final-52-man-roster/|title=Taking a Look at San Diego Fleet's Final 52-man Roster|publisher=East Village Times|date=January 31, 2019|access-date=February 1, 2019}}</ref> He was waived on February 23, 2019. He was added to the team's rights list and re-signed to a contract on March 19. He was activated to the roster on March 20.
On January 10, 2019, Fields signed with the [[San Diego Fleet]] of the [[Alliance of American Football]] (AAF). However, he was placed on [[injured reserve]] before the start of the regular season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Solares|first=Diego|url=https://eastvillagetimes.com/2019/01/taking-a-look-at-san-diego-fleets-final-52-man-roster/|title=Taking a Look at San Diego Fleet's Final 52-man Roster|publisher=East Village Times|date=January 31, 2019|access-date=February 1, 2019|archive-date=February 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202043124/https://eastvillagetimes.com/2019/01/taking-a-look-at-san-diego-fleets-final-52-man-roster/|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was waived on February 23, 2019. He was added to the team's rights list and re-signed to a contract on March 19. He was activated to the roster on March 20.


===Calgary Stampeders===
===Calgary Stampeders===
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===Panasonic Impulse===
===Panasonic Impulse===


In 2021, Fields signed with the [[Panasonic Impulse]] in the [[X-League (Japan)|X-League]] in Japan.
In 2021, Fields signed with the [[Panasonic Impulse]] in the [[X-League (Japan)|X-League]] in Japan.


=== Vegas Knight Hawks ===
=== Vegas Knight Hawks ===
On May 4 2022, Fields signed with the [[Vegas Knight Hawks]] in the [[Indoor Football League]] (IFL).
On May 4, 2022, Fields signed with the [[Vegas Knight Hawks]] in the [[Indoor Football League]] (IFL).


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Colorado Buffaloes football players]]
[[Category:Colorado Buffaloes football players]]
[[Category:Denver Broncos players]]
[[Category:Denver Broncos players]]
[[Category:Sportspeople from Bellflower, California]]
[[Category:Players of American football from Bellflower, California]]
[[Category:Washington Redskins players]]
[[Category:Washington Redskins players]]
[[Category:San Diego Fleet players]]
[[Category:San Diego Fleet players]]
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[[Category:Players of American football from Los Angeles County, California]]
[[Category:Calgary Stampeders players]]
[[Category:Calgary Stampeders players]]
[[Category:American expatriate sportspeople in Japan]]
[[Category:American expatriate sportspeople in Japan]]
[[Category:American expatriate players of American football]]
[[Category:American expatriate players of American football]]
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[[Category:Players of Canadian football from California]]
[[Category:St. John Bosco High School alumni]]
[[Category:Vegas Knight Hawks players]]

Latest revision as of 13:19, 2 July 2024

Shay Fields
refer to caption
Fields with the Washington Redskins in 2018
Personal information
Born: (1996-06-22) June 22, 1996 (age 28)
Bellflower, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:St. John Bosco
(Bellflower, California)
College:Colorado
Position:Wide receiver
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Shay Fields (born June 22, 1996) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football for Colorado. He previously played for the Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL), San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football (AAF), Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and Panasonic Impulse of the X-League.

College career

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Fields ranked second in Colorado history in receiving yards (2,552), third in receptions (190) and tied for third in receiving touchdowns (21).[1]

Professional career

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Washington Redskins

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Fields was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2018.[2]

On September 1, 2018, Fields was waived for final roster cuts before the start of the 2018 season.[3]

Denver Broncos

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On December 11, 2018, Fields was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad.[4]

San Diego Fleet

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On January 10, 2019, Fields signed with the San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football (AAF). However, he was placed on injured reserve before the start of the regular season.[5] He was waived on February 23, 2019. He was added to the team's rights list and re-signed to a contract on March 19. He was activated to the roster on March 20.

Calgary Stampeders

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After the AAF suspended operations, Fields signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on April 29, 2019.[citation needed]

Panasonic Impulse

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In 2021, Fields signed with the Panasonic Impulse in the X-League in Japan.

Vegas Knight Hawks

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On May 4, 2022, Fields signed with the Vegas Knight Hawks in the Indoor Football League (IFL).

References

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  1. ^ CU Buffs’ Shay Fields looks to translate game-changing reputation to the next level via free agent contract with Redskins
  2. ^ Czarda, Stephen (May 2, 2018). "Redskins Sign 13 College Free Agents". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on May 3, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
  3. ^ "9/1: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. September 1, 2018. Archived from the original on September 2, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
  4. ^ Heath, Jon (December 13, 2018). "Broncos sign WR to practice squad, work out a CFL QB". USAToday.com. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  5. ^ Solares, Diego (January 31, 2019). "Taking a Look at San Diego Fleet's Final 52-man Roster". East Village Times. Archived from the original on February 2, 2019. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
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