Terry Ray had a fairly short CFL career, lasting six years from 1999 to 2004. The shortness was just a matter of age finally catching up and the fact that Ray had also spent another five years in the NFL prior to coming to the CFL. Ray had been a sixth round draft pick of the Atlanta Falcons in 1992, coming out of the Universityh of Oklahoma. Ray played one season for the Falcons (1992) and then four more with the New England Patriots (1993-96). Ray played in the Super Bowl in his last season with New England, but lost to the Green Bay Packers. In total, Ray played 73 games in the NFL and recorded 4 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries as a defensive back.

Ray signed with the Edmonton Eskimos in May of 1999, and was one of the early playes in the trend to converting deeensive backs to play outside linebacker in order to give better pass coverage. Ray would play four seasons in Edmonton (1999-2002) and won a pair of West and CFL All-Stars in 2000 and 2001. In 2000, Ray was also named the top defensive player in the West and runner0p as the Outstanding Defensive Player in the league.

Ray was released by Edmonton on June 14, 2003 and signed by Winnipeg the following day. Ray played two seasons for the Bombers (2003-04), playing more at safety than linebacker with the Bombers.

In his six year career in the CFL, Ray recordd 10 pass interceptions, 9 fumble recoveries and 15 quarterback sacks. His lone CFL touchdown came on a 92 yard fumble return in his first season. Ray was also a strong contributor on special teams, hitting double figures in special teams tackles in 5 of his 6 seasons. Twice, Ray had over 90 defensive tackles and over a 100 total tackles in a season. Ray played in one Grey Cup game, losing with Edmonton in 2002 to the Montreal Alouettes.

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