Marcus Dowtin Marcus Dowtin ( born January 22 , 1989 ) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent . Dowtin was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2012 . Dowtin played college football at Georgia before transferring to North Alabama during his senior year . He was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills . Early years . Dowtin attended Bishop McNamara High School in Maryland , and later Fork Union Military Academy High School . Dowtin was selected to the 2008 SuperPrep All - Mid - Atlantic team . He was selected to the PrepStar All - Atlantic Region . College career . Dowtin played college football at the University of Georgia until he transferred to the University of North Alabama for his senior season . On January 3 , 2011 , Dowtin was charged with second degree assault for his involvement in an altercation at a Maryland bar on May 29 , 2010 . On January 11 , 2011 , he was given an unconditional release by the University of Georgia . In his freshman year , Dowtin played in 13 games in which he recorded 17 tackle s and a forced fumble . In his sophomore year , he played in 11 games and started 4 of them in which he recorded 57 tackles and 2 sack s . On September 5 , 2009 , in the season opener against Oklahoma State , Dowtin recorded 8 tackles but Georgia lost the game 24 - 10 . On September 12 , in a game against South Carolina , he recorded 6 tackles helping Georgia win 41 - 37 . On September 19 , he recorded 3 tackles and a pass deflection against Arkansas as Georgia won the game 52 - 41 . In 2009 , he was selected for the Col . Robert L . Jackson Family Scholarship . In his junior year , Dowtin played in 11 games and started 2 games in which he recorded 57 tackles , 1 . 5 sacks and an interception for the season . He was a recipient of the Robert P . " Yunk " Ludwig Football Scholarship . On September 4 , 2010 , in a regular season game against Louisiana - Lafayette , Dowtin recorded 4 tackles as Georgia won by the score of 55 - 7 . On September 11 , he recorded 4 tackles against No . 24 rank ed South Carolina but Georgia lost the game 17 - 6 . On October 2 , in a game against Colorado , Dowtin recorded 4 tackles , one sack and an interception but Georgia lost the game 29 - 27 . On October 9 , he recorded 3 tackles and 0 . 5 sack against Tennessee as Georgia won 41 - 14 . On October 30 , he had 10 tackles against Florida but the Georgia lost in overtime 34 - 31 . On November 13 , in a regular season game against No . 2 ranked Auburn , he recorded 10 tackles but Georgia lost 49 - 31 . In his senior year , he played at North Alabama . On September 1 , he had 9 tackles , a forced fumble and an interception against Central Oklahoma contributing to North Alabama ' s 31 - 10 win . On September 10 , he had 3 tackles and a half sack against Glenville State helping North Alabama win the game 48 - 21 . On September 17 , he had a team leading 10 tackles , 2 forced fumbles , a sack , a pass deflection against Abilene Christian . On November 12 , in a game against Valdosta State , he had 10 tackles , 2 sacks and a forced fumble helping North Alabama win the game 30 - 23 . He was named Defensive Player of the Week twice ( 9 / 5 / 2011 , 11 / 14 / 2011 ) . Professional career . New York Jets . On April 30 , 2012 , Dowtin signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent . On August 31 , Dowtin was released on the day of final roster cuts . On September 1 , Dowtin resigned with the team to join the practice squad . On October 17 , Dowtin was promoted to the active roster after the team released John Conner with an injury settlement . On October 21 , he made his NFL debut against the New England Patriots . On November 2 , Dowtin was fined $ 15 , 750 for unnecessary roughness on Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore . On November 20 , 2012 , Dowtin was waived . Philadelphia Eagles . Dowtin was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles ' practice squad on December 24 , 2012 . He was released from his contract on April 11 , 2013 . Buffalo Bills . Dowtin was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills on April 12 , 2013 . On October 8 , 2013 , He was released . New York Giants . On November 13 , 2013 , Dowtin was signed to the New York Giants ' practice squad . On March 12 , 2014 , Dowtin was waived by the Giants .