Damion Ratley


Damion Ratley is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League. He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies. He has played for the Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, Houston Texans, and Detroit Lions.

Early life

Ratley attended and played high school football at Yoakum High School.

College career

Ratley played two seasons for the Aggies after transferring from Blinn College. Over the course of 37 games, Ratley caught 47 passes for 920 yards and eight touchdowns.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Ratley was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round in the 2018 NFL draft.
On May 6, 2018, Ratley signed a rookie contract worth about $2.575 million. It includes a signing bonus worth over $160,000. He made his NFL debut in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints. In Week 6 against the Los Angeles Chargers, he had six receptions for 82 receiving yards for his first professional statistics.
Ratley was waived by the Browns on September 5, 2020.

New York Giants

On September 6, 2020, Ratley was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants. He was waived by New York on October 13.

Houston Texans

On October 20, 2020, Ratley was signed to the practice squad of the Houston Texans. On December 28, Ratley was signed to Houston's active roster. He was waived on March 16, 2021.

Detroit Lions

Ratley signed with the Detroit Lions on March 24, 2021. He was waived by Detroit on August 30.

Dallas Cowboys

Ratley signed with the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad on September 21, 2021. He was released on November 16.

Minnesota Vikings

On December 15, 2021, Ratley was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad. He was waived on December 28.