Darnell Sankey
Darnell Sankey (born October 11, 1994) is an gridiron football linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent after the 2016 NFL Draft. He played college football at Sacramento State. Professional career. Denver Broncos. On July 26, 2016, Sankey was signed to the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on August 29, 2016. Oakland Raiders. On September 28, 2016, Sankey was signed to the Oakland Raiders' practice squad. On October 4, he was waived but re-signed the next  day, only to be released a week later. Kansas City Chiefs. On December 5, 2016, Sankey was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad. He was released on January 3, 2017. Minnesota Vikings. On July 29, 2017, Sankey was signed by the Minnesota Vikings. He was waived on August 20, 2017. Indianapolis Colts. Three days after he was cut by the Vikings, Sankey was signed by the Indianapolis Colts on August 23, 2017. He was waived on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the Colts' practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on  September 16, 2017. He was waived on September 18, 2017. He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 29. He was promoted back to the active roster on October 9, 2017. He was waived again on November 15, 2017. Baltimore Ravens. On November 29, 2017, Sankey was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad. Indianapolis Colts (second stint). On January 11, 2018, Sankey signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts. He was waived by the Colts on May 1, 2018. Detroit Lions. On July 26, 2018, Sankey signed with the Detroit Lions. He was waived on September  1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on September 5, 2018. New Orleans Saints. On September 19, 2018, Sankey was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad. Sankey signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on January 21, 2019. He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019. Calgary Stampeders. Sankey signed with the Calgary Stampeders on February 10, 2020. After the CFL canceled the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sankey chose to opt-out of his contract with the Stampeders on August 31, 2020. He  opted back in to his contract on January 12, 2021. Saskatchewan Roughriders. Sankey signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on February 8, 2022.