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Ray inherited the Indianapolis Colts DB room from Ray Buchanan (1993–1996), and handed it to Monty Montgomery (1997–1999).
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Joined DET (from CHI)
Last recorded season with DET
Joined CHI (from IND)
Drafted by IND — Round 4, Pick 114
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David Long
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Wore 3 distinct franchise crests across 7 seasons (1995–2001) — a true nomad. The crest trail: