American gridiron football player (born 1983)
Dominique Ramone Dorsey (born May 7, 1983) is a former professional gridiron football running back and kick returner . He most recently played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League . He was originally signed by the Roughriders as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Nevada-Las Vegas .
Dorsey was also a member of the Toronto Argonauts , Winnipeg Blue Bombers , and Washington Redskins .
Early years
Dorsey played high school football at Tulare Union High School in Tulare, California where he set multiple school and section records, including the record for career touchdowns (118).
Professional career
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Dorsey signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2005 and played as a backup to Corey Holmes and Kenton Keith . After Holmes was traded in the following offseason, he had a bigger role in special teams in 2006 , and was named the CFL's Special Teams Player of the Week three times throughout the season.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Along with defensive end Dwan Epps , Dorsey was traded to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in exchange for offensive tackle Eric Wilson on May 30, 2007. Dorsey appeared in two preseason games for the Blue Bombers before being waived on June 24.
Toronto Argonauts
On August 2, 2007, in his first ever game with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League , Dorsey tied a league record, set by then teammate Bashir Levingston earlier in the year, for the longest missed field goal return with a 129-yard touchdown return against the Montreal Alouettes .[ 1]
In 2008 , Dorsey was named a CFL All-Star on special teams and awarded the John Agro Special Teams Award as the league's most outstanding special teams player.[ 2]
Washington Redskins
On February 4, 2009, Dorsey signed with the Washington Redskins and played in four pre-season games before being released on September 5, 2009.[ 3] [ 4]
Return to Argonauts
On September 15, 2009, Dorsey returned to the Argonauts, but was injured after playing in only four games.[ 5] [ 6]
Return to Roughriders
On February 17, 2010, Dorsey re-signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders as a free agent.[ 7]
Career statistics
[ 8]
Rushing
Regular season
Playoffs
Year
Team
Games
No.
Yards
Avg
Long
TD
Fumb
Games
No.
Yards
Avg
Long
TD
Fumb
2005
SSK
5
1
8
8.0
8
0
1
1
0
0
0.0
0
0
1
2006
SSK
14
31
151
4.9
25
2
3
2
1
3
3.0
3
0
1
2007
TOR
13
23
88
3.8
18
0
2
1
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
2008
TOR
13
64
410
6.4
32
2
2
Team did not qualify
2009
TOR
4
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
Team did not qualify
2010
SSK
10
0
0
0.0
0
0
2
Placed on injured reserve
CFL totals
59
119
657
5.5
32
4
10
4
1
3
3.0
3
0
2
Receiving
Regular season
Playoffs
Year
Team
Games
No.
Yards
Avg
Long
TD
Games
No.
Yards
Avg
Long
TD
2005
SSK
5
0
0
0.0
0
0
1
0
0
0.0
0
0
2006
SSK
14
7
66
9.4
15
0
2
0
0
0.0
0
0
2007
TOR
13
4
29
7.3
15
0
1
0
0
0.0
0
0
2008
TOR
13
15
286
19.1
81
0
Team did not qualify
2009
TOR
4
0
0
0.0
0
0
Team did not qualify
2010
SSK
10
0
0
0.0
0
0
Placed on injured reserve
CFL totals
59
26
381
14.7
81
0
4
0
0
0.0
0
0
Punt Returns
Regular season
Playoffs
Year
Team
Games
No.
Yards
Avg
Long
TD
Games
No.
Yards
Avg
Long
TD
2005
SSK
5
21
247
11.8
65
0
1
3
40
13.3
16
0
2006
SSK
14
54
591
10.9
49
0
2
4
33
8.3
17
0
2007
TOR
13
65
703
10.8
69
1
1
7
73
10.4
44
0
2008
TOR
13
63
752
11.9
94
1
Team did not qualify
2009
TOR
4
10
73
7.3
0
Team did not qualify
2010
SSK
10
46
286
6.2
0
Placed on injured reserve
CFL totals
59
259
2652
10.2
94
2
4
14
146
10.4
44
0
Kickoff Returns
Regular season
Playoffs
Year
Team
Games
No.
Yards
Avg
Long
TD
Games
No.
Yards
Avg
Long
TD
2005
SSK
5
13
267
20.5
34
0
1
1
14
14.0
14
0
2006
SSK
14
39
757
19.4
50
0
2
10
220
22.0
34
0
2007
TOR
13
26
622
23.9
97
1
1
3
73
24.3
27
0
2008
TOR
13
50
1257
25.1
92
1
Team did not qualify
2009
TOR
4
17
336
19.8
34
0
Team did not qualify
2010
SSK
10
24
500
20.8
31
0
Placed on injured reserve
CFL totals
59
169
3739
22.1
97
2
4
14
307
21.9
34
0
Missed FG Returns
Regular season
Playoffs
Year
Team
Games
No.
Yards
Avg
Long
TD
Games
No.
Yards
Avg
Long
TD
2005
SSK
5
0
0
0.0
0
0
1
0
0
0.0
0
0
2006
SSK
14
7
84
12.0
23
0
2
1
33
33.0
33
0
2007
TOR
13
3
186
62.0
129
1
1
0
0
0.0
0
0
2008
TOR
13
5
187
37.4
63
0
Team did not qualify
2009
TOR
4
2
74
37.0
51
0
Team did not qualify
2010
SSK
10
1
18
18.0
18
0
Placed on injured reserve
CFL totals
59
18
549
30.5
129
1
4
1
33
33.0
33
0
References
^ Dominique Dorsey's record tying missed field goal return for a touchdown vs. the Montreal Alouettes (Video) . Archived from the original on December 13, 2021.^ "Als' Calvillo, Argonauts' Dorsey take CFL honours" . Toronto Star . November 20, 2008. Retrieved November 21, 2008 .^ "Dorsey leaves Argonauts to sign with Redskins" . Archived from the original on March 30, 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2009 .^ Zelkovich, Chris (September 5, 2009). "Dominique Dorsey's possible return to boost Argos" . Toronto Star . Retrieved September 6, 2009 . ^ "Back in Blue" . Toronto Argonauts Football Club. September 15, 2009. Archived from the original on December 12, 2010. Retrieved September 15, 2009 .^ Naylor, David (September 15, 2009). "Dorsey returns to Argonauts" . Globe and Mail . Retrieved September 15, 2009 . ^ https://www.cfl.ca/article/riders-boost-special-teams-add-dorsey Archived 2012-08-29 at the Wayback Machine Riders boost special teams; add Dorsey^ "Dominique Dorsey #27" . CFL. Archived from the original on February 26, 2010. Retrieved March 14, 2010 .
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