1. Jody Fortson played college football at Valdosta State after transferring from Erie Community College, and was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2019.
16 Facts About Jody Fortson
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Jody Fortson began his college football career at Erie Community College before transferring to Valdosta State.
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Jody Fortson was waived on August 31,2019, and signed to the practice squad the next day.
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Jody Fortson remained on practice squad for the rest of the season and as the Chiefs won Super Bowl LIV against the San Francisco 49ers.
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Jody Fortson re-signed with the Chiefs on February 5,2020.
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Jody Fortson signed to the practice squad the following day.
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Jody Fortson made the Chiefs' active roster on August 31,2021.
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Jody Fortson recorded his first career NFL reception against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2 of the 2021 season.
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Jody Fortson recorded his first career NFL touchdown reception the following week against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Jody Fortson appeared in 13 games and had nine receptions for 108 yards and two touchdowns in the 2022 season.
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Jody Fortson won his second Super Bowl when the Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Jody Fortson, who was an exclusive rights free agent, was tendered by the Chiefs on March 14,2023.
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Jody Fortson was placed on injured reserve on August 15,2023 after suffering a dislocated shoulder.
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On March 15,2024, Jody Fortson signed with the Miami Dolphins.
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On September 26,2024, Jody Fortson signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad, and promoted to the active roster a week later.
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On October 28,2024, the Chiefs placed Jody Fortson on injured reserve due to a knee injury.