1. Orleans Darkwa was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2014.
15 Facts About Orleans Darkwa
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Orleans Darkwa played college football at Tulane University from 2010 to 2013 under head coaches Bob Toledo, Mark Hutson, and Curtis Johnson.
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Orleans Darkwa was signed by the Miami Dolphins after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft.
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On November 12,2014, Orleans Darkwa was signed by the New York Giants after Michael Cox was placed on injured reserve.
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Orleans Darkwa scored his first career touchdown on December 21,2014, against the St Louis Rams.
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Orleans Darkwa had been participating in the Giants offseason program.
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On October 3,2016, Orleans Darkwa made his first career start against the Minnesota Vikings, rushing 12 times for 48 yards and a touchdown.
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Orleans Darkwa was placed on injured reserve on November 29,2016, with a lower leg injury.
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On March 9,2017, Orleans Darkwa signed a one-year deal with the Giants.
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Orleans Darkwa recorded his first 100-yard game on October 15,2017, against the Denver Broncos.
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Orleans Darkwa finished the season with 171 rushing attempts, 751 yards, and five touchdowns.
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Orleans Darkwa had a workout with the Jacksonville Jaguars in early October 2018, and the following day ruptured his Achilles tendon in his right leg.
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In May 2019 Adam Schefter reported that Orleans Darkwa was fully recovered from his injury.
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In late July 2019 Orleans Darkwa had a workout with the Cleveland Browns he remained unsigned throughout the 2019 NFL season.
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Orleans Darkwa had a tryout with the Tennessee Titans on August 23,2020.