Maurice Canady


Maurice Canady is an American football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He played college football at Virginia.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Canady was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round, 209th overall, in the 2016 NFL Draft. He was placed on injured reserve on October 6, 2016 with a hamstring injury.
On September 4, 2017, Canady was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury suffered in training camp. He was activated off injured reserve to the active roster on November 3, 2017.
On September 17, 2018, Canady was placed on injured reserve with a thigh injury. He was activated off injured reserve on November 24, 2018.
On August 31, 2019, Canady was waived by the Ravens and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on September 14, 2019.
In week 4 against the Cleveland Browns, Canady recorded his first career interception off Baker Mayfield in the 40-25 loss. He was released on November 5.

New York Jets

On November 6, 2019, Canady was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.

Dallas Cowboys

Canady signed with the Dallas Cowboys on March 30, 2020. On July 27, 2020, Canady opted out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.