Linden Stephens
Linden Stephens (born March 21, 1995) is an American football cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Cincinnati.
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born: | March 21, 1995 | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 193 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | Cincinnati | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2018 | ||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
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Professional career
New Orleans Saints
Stephens signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2018.[1] He was waived by the Saints on August 31, 2018 during final roster cuts.[2]
Los Angeles Rams
Stephens was signed to the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad on October 3, 2018.[3] He was released on October 16.[4]
Denver Broncos
Stephens was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad on November 21, 2018 and stayed with the team for the remainder of his rookie season.[5] He was cut by the Broncos at the end of training camp going into the 2019 season.[6]
Seattle Seahawks
Stephens was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad on September 25, 2019.[7]
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins signed Stephens off the Seahawks practice squad on December 7, 2019.[8]
On April 18, 2020, Stephens was waived by the Dolphins.[9]
Seattle Seahawks (second stint)
Stephens was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks on April 21, 2020.[10] He was waived on September 6, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[11][12] Following the season ending injuries of multiple players after the team's week 2 victory over the New England Patriots, Stephens was promoted onto the main roster on September 23, 2020.[13]
References
- "Saints add 4 undrafted rookies". USAToday.com. Associated Press. May 4, 2018. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- Erickson, Joel; Underhill, Nick (August 31, 2018). "Saints roster cuts: Hau'oli Kikaha, Brandon Tate, Michael Floyd among players let go". NOLA.com. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- DaSilva, Cameron (October 3, 2018). "Rams make practice squad moves, sign two and waive Marcus Martin". Rams Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- Kremenjas, Sosa (October 16, 2018). "Los Angeles Rams release K Cairo Santos with K Greg Zuerlein set to return in Week 7". TurfShowTimes.com. SB Nation. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- Kelberman, Zack (November 21, 2018). "Broncos call up Brendan Langley, sign CB Linden Stephens to PS". 247Sports.com. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- Jansen, Chad (August 30, 2019). "Tracker: Denver Broncos final roster cuts". SI.com. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- Smith, J.T. (September 25, 2019). "Seahawks sign CB Linden Stephens to practice squad". TheFrontOfficeNews.com. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- "Dolphins Sign Cornerback Linden Stephens". MiamiDolphins.com. December 7, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- "Dolphins Waive Six Players". MiamiDolphins.com. April 18, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- Boyle, John (April 21, 2020). "Seahawks Claim Cornerback Linden Stephens Off Waivers". Seahawks.com. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- Boyle, John (September 6, 2020). "Seahawks Claim OLB D'Andre Walker Off Waivers; Waive CB Linden Stephens". Seahawks.com.
- Boyle, John (September 7, 2020). "Seahawks Re-Sign FB Nick Bellore; Place G Phil Haynes On Injured Reserve". Seahawks.com. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- Boyle, John (September 23, 2020). "Seahawks Promoted Linden Stephens & Anthony Rush From Practice Squad; Place Three Players On IR". Seahawks.com.