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Jonathon Amaya | Defensive Back

Team: Arizona Cardinals
Age / DOB:  (24) / 11/25/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 190
College: Nevada
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Cardinals agreed to terms with S Jonathon Amaya, formerly of the Dolphins, on a one-year contract.
The last we heard of the special teamer, he was getting arrested for choking a cab driver in November. The charges were later dropped. Amaya played just four snaps on defense last season. That's unlikely to change in the desert. Mar 27 - 2:01 PM
Source: Darren Urban on Twitter

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Jonathon Amaya - DB - Cardinals

Miami-Dade County prosecutors have dropped battery charges against Dolphins S Jonathon Amaya.

The special teamer was accused of choking a cab driver in Miami Beach on November 26. Amaya finished 2012 with eight tackles in 12 games. He's headed for restricted free agency.
Source: Associated Press
Jan 23 - 1:24 PM
Jonathon Amaya - DB - Cardinals

Dolphins S Jonathon Amaya has been arrested and charged with battery following an alleged altercation with a cab driver.

That's not good news for a special teamer. Amaya has six tackles in eight games this season, but has played just four snaps on defense.
Source: NBC Miami on Twitter
Mon, Nov 26, 2012 12:41:00 PM
Jonathon Amaya - DB - Cardinals

Dolphins signed S Jonathan Amaya and waived S Troy Nolan.

Primarily a special teamer, Amaya was sent to the Saints in the Reggie Bush trade last year. Nolan had played just three defensive snaps this season.
Tue, Sep 25, 2012 07:03:00 PM
Jonathon Amaya - DB - Cardinals

Saints signed exclusive rights free agent S Jonathon Amaya to a one-year contract.

The Saints' fourth safety behind Roman Harper, Malcolm Jenkins, and Isa Abdiul-Quddus, Amaya was primarily a special teamer after coming over from Miami in the Reggie Bush trade.
Source: Larry Holder on Twitter
Tue, Feb 28, 2012 07:36:00 PM
Jonathon Amaya - DB - Cardinals

Saints acquired S Jonathon Amaya as part of the Reggie Bush trade.

Amaya was signed off the street by the Dolphins in October of last season and ended up appearing in 10 games. He's considered a special teams ace. The Saints are also likely to receive a late-round pick in exchange for Bush.
Related: Dolphins
Source: Larry Holder on Twitter
Thu, Jul 28, 2011 12:55:00 PM
Jonathon Amaya - DB - Cardinals

Dolphins signed S Jonathon Amaya to their 53-man roster.

FB Deon Anderson (triceps) was placed on injured reserve to make room on the roster for the undrafted rookie out of Nevada, who was signed for roster depth in preparation for the Bengals' sixth-ranked passing attack Week 8.
Related: Deon Anderson
Source: Omar Kelly on Twitter
Sat, Oct 30, 2010 05:42:00 PM

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