Auzoyah Alufohai

Auzoyah Alufohai (born October 16, 1996) is an American football defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for the West Georgia Wolves, he signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2020.

Auzoyah Alufohai
No. 79 – Chicago Bears
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1996-10-16) October 16, 1996
Houston, Texas
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
College:West Georgia
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Professional career

Houston Texans

Alufohai signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft on April 27, 2020.[1] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,[2] and signed to the team's practice squad two days later.[3] He was elevated to the active roster on December 19 for the team's week 15 game against the Indianapolis Colts, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[4] He was promoted to the active roster on December 23, 2020.[5]

On August 24, 2021, Alufohai was waived by the Texans.

Chicago Bears

On September 1, 2021, Alufohai was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad.[6] He was released on September 8, 2021.

Green Bay Packers

On November 3, 2021, Alufohai was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad.[7] He was released on November 16, 2021.[8]

Chicago Bears (second stint)

On December 16, 2021, Alufohai was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on January 11, 2022.[9]

References
  1. "Transactions: Texans sign two free agents, nine college free agents". HoustonTexans.com. April 27, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  2. "Transactions: Roster Moves (9-5-2020)". HoustonTexans.com. September 5, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  3. "Texans Announce Roster Moves (9-7-2020)". HoustonTexans.com. September 7, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  4. "Houston Texans Transactions (12-19-20)". HoustonTexans.com. December 19, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  5. "Houston Texans Transactions (12-23-20)". HoustonTexans.com. December 23, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  6. Mayer, Larry (September 1, 2021). "Roster Moves: Bears sign 13 players to practice squad". ChicagoBears.com.
  7. "Packers place QB Aaron Rodgers on reserve/COVID-19 list". packers.com. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  8. "Packers place LB Whitney Mercilus on injured reserve". Packers.com. November 16, 2021.
  9. Mayer, Larry (January 11, 2022). "Roster Moves: Bears sign 11 to reserve/future contracts". ChicagoBears.com.
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