Is ex-NFL player Wes Saunders on 'Outlast: The Jungle'? Former Colts, Steelers TE on Netflix show
Netflix recently dropped the reality show " Outlast: The Jungle ," and NFL fans may recognize a familiar face.
Weslye (Wes) Saunders may be better known for why he wasn't on the field versus his play on the field in the NFL. But now he's a budding reality TV star.
Who is Wes Saunders on 'Outlast: The Jungle' cast ? Is Netflix show's ex-NFL player Weslye Saunders a former Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end?
Yes, it is the very same Weslye Saunders . His NFL career began with the Pittsburgh Steelers and ended with the Indianapolis Colts .
Where to watch, how to stream 'Outlast: The Jungle'
" Outlast: The Jungle " saw the first six episodes hit Netflix on June 10, followed by the final two episodes on June 17.
When did Weslye Saunders play for the Indianapolis Colts?
The Indianapolis Colts grabbed Weslye Saunders off waivers from the Pittsburgh Steelers, just five days after his release in October of 2012 . An 8-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs in 2014 led to his release, but he was re-signed.
"We would have never done it if we didn't feel like everything was behind him," former Colts coach Chuck Pagano told IndyStar at the time. "He understands he's been given a great opportunity again. Expecting him to take full advantage of that opportunity."
The Colts released him later that year in December.
Saunders lost $261,176 of his $555,000 base salary for the suspension, and he tweeted: "One thing journalism taught me is that no one really cares to hear 'your side of the story.'"
IndyStar asked Saunders if he'd like to explain his side at the time: "It's behind us now, so I don't really want to speak on it."
When did Weslye Saunders play for the Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Weslye Saunders as an undrafted free agent in 2011, and released him in October of 2012, according to steelers.com .
Prior to his release from the Steelers, Saunders was suspended for the first four games of the 2012 season. He was suspended after a positive test for Adderall, according to IndyStar .
Did Weslye Saunders play NCAA football for South Carolina Gamecocks?
Yes, Weslye Saunders played for Steve Spurrier 's South Carolina Gamecocks football team, but was dismissed from the team in 2010 after a team suspension was followed by NCAA investigations into a South Beach, Florida party, according to Bleacher Report .
When is Weslye Saunders Day in North Miami Beach, Florida?
That's right. Weslye Saunders Day is celebrated in North Miami Beach, Fla. on May 6, according to weslye.com .
After leaving the NFL, Saunders began collaborating with Tinkerbell's Kids and received his previous honor for showing "community impact, emotional wellness, leadership, and mentorship" over several years working with youth and families impacted by incarceration, according to the site.
'Outlast: The Jungle' cast: What is Wes Saunders age? How old is ex-NFL player Weslye Saunders?
Weslye Saunders was born on Jan. 16, 1989, and is 37 years old, according to pro-football-reference.com .
Where is 'Outlast: The Jungle' cast member Wes Saunders from in Indiana?
Weslye Saunders was born in Gary, Ind., according to IndyStar .
Chris Sims is a trending reporter at Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims .
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