Keaton Sutherland
Keaton Sutherland is an American professional football guard for the Dallas Renegades of the United Football League. He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies and has been a member of several National Football League teams.
College career
Sutherland played four seasons for the Texas A&M Aggies and joined the team as an early enrollee. He was named the Aggies starting right guard going into his true freshman season and played in all 13 of the team's games, starting seven of them. Sutherland had surgery to repair an injured shoulder after his freshman season and missed spring practice and lost his starting position.
Sutherland eventually regained his starters spot for the final four games of his sophomore season, playing in eight games total. He started the first six games of his junior year at right tackle before undergoing an appendectomy during the bye week. He did not miss a game and returned to start the rest of the season at left guard.
Professional career
Sutherland signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2019. He was waived at the end of training camp but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 1. Sutherland was promoted to the active roster on September 17, and made his NFL debut on September 22, against the Buffalo Bills. He was waived on September 25.
Miami Dolphins
On September 26, 2019, Sutherland was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins. On September 5, 2020, Sutherland was waived by the Dolphins.
Cincinnati Bengals (second stint)
On September 8, 2020, Sutherland was signed to the Bengals practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 28. On August 31, 2021, Sutherland was waived by the Bengals and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.
On March 8, 2022, Sutherland signed with the San Francisco 49ers. He was waived by the 49ers on August 30, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. Sutherland was released by San Francisco on September 13.
Washington Commanders
On October 4, 2022, Sutherland signed with the Washington Commanders' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with Washington on January 9, 2023. Sutherland was released by the Commanders on August 5.
Houston Texans
Sutherland was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans on August 6, 2023. He was waived by the Texans on August 29.
Jacksonville Jaguars
On November 27, 2023, Sutherland was signed to the practice squad of the Jacksonville Jaguars. He signed a reserve/future contract with Jacksonville on January 8, 2024. On August 25, Sutherland was released by the Jaguars.
Birmingham Stallions
On February 17, 2025, Sutherland was signed by the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League. His contract was terminated on August 10, to sign with an NFL team.
Detroit Lions
On August 10, 2025, Sutherland signed with the Detroit Lions, but was placed on injured reserve four days later. He was subsequently released by the Lions on August 22.
Dallas Renegades
On January 13, 2026, Sutherland was selected by the Dallas Renegades in the 2026 UFL Draft.