Lynden Trail


Lynden Antonio Trail is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Houston Texans in 2015. He played college football for the Norfolk State Spartans.
He was also member of the Washington Redskins, Los Angeles Rams, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and Atlantic City Blackjacks.

Professional career

Houston Texans

After going unselected in the 2015 NFL draft, Trail signed with the Houston Texans. On September 11, 2015, the team released him with an injury settlement.

Washington Redskins (first stint)

Trail was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad on October 5, 2015. He was released on October 12 but was re-signed back to the team's practice squad on November 23, 2015.
Trail signed a futures contract with the Redskins on January 11, 2016. On September 3, 2016, Trail was waived by the Redskins, but was re-signed with their practice squad a day later. The team waived him again on September 19.

Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams signed Trail to their practice squad on September 27, 2016. He was released on October 1, 2016.

Washington Redskins (second stint)

On December 22, 2016, Trail was re-signed to the Redskins' practice squad, and was promoted to the active roster the following day.
On September 2, 2017, Trail was waived/injured by the Redskins and placed on injured reserve. The team released him with an injury settlement on September 7, 2017.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

In early 2018, Trail took part in The Spring League, a developmental minor league football organization which highlights young talent for NFL and CFL scouts. Following his participation in The Spring League, Trail was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League on May 5 as a defensive lineman.

Atlantic City Blackjacks

On April 2, 2019, Trail was assigned to the Atlantic City Blackjacks of the Arena Football League.

Personal life

Trail is Catholic.