Linden Stephens
_(cropped).jpg) Stephens with the Washington Football Team in 2021 | |||
| Montreal Alouettes | |||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Born: | March 21, 1995 Euclid, Ohio, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Weight: | 193 lb (88 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Euclid | ||
| College: | Cincinnati | ||
| Undrafted: | 2018 | ||
| Career history | |||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Roster status: | Active | ||
| CFL status: | American | ||
| Career NFL statistics | |||
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| Player stats at NFL.com | |||
Linden Stephens (born March 21, 1995) is an American professional
Professional career
New Orleans Saints
Stephens signed with the
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 (first stint)
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 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]
Washington Football Team
Stephens signed with the
Baltimore Ravens
On September 21, 2021, Stephens signed with the Baltimore Ravens practice squad.[16] He was released on October 4, 2021.[17]
Pittsburgh Steelers
On October 13, 2021, Stephens was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.[18] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on January 18, 2022.[19]
On August 30, 2022, Stephens was waived by the Steelers.[20]
Seattle Sea Dragons
On November 17, 2022, Stephens was drafted by the
Montreal Alouettes
On February 25, 2024, Stephens signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[23]
Personal
His father, Mac Stephens, played American football in college at Minnesota then in the NFL as a linebacker.[24]
His grandfather, Gus “Honeycomb” Johnson, played basketball in the NBA and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.[25]
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.
- ^ Stackpole, Kyle (May 5, 2021). "Washington Signs TE Deon Yelder, CB Linden Stephens". WashingtonFootball.com. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "Washington Makes Multiple Roster Moves". WashingtonFootball.com. August 31, 2021.
- ^ Brown, Clifton (September 21, 2021). "Ravens Sign Two Offensive Tackles to Practice Squad". BaltimoreRavens.com.
- ^ "Ravens announce two practice squad moves". Ravens Wire. USA Today. October 4, 2021.
- ^ "Steelers add cornerback depth to practice squad". Steelers Wire. USA Today. October 13, 2021.
- ^ Varley, Teresa (January 18, 2022). "Steelers sign 12 to Reserve/Future contracts". Steelers.com.
- ^ Varley, Teresa (August 30, 2022). "Steelers make first round of roster moves". Steelers.com.
- ^ "Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed". ESPN.com. 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ^ "XFL Transactions". www.xfl.com. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ https://en.montrealalouettes.com/roster/
- ^ Austin Gayle (April 3, 2018). "Bearcat Journal". 247 Sports. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Grandfather. Hall of Fame 2010!". Instagram. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
External links
- Cincinnati Bearcats bio
Media related to Linden Stephens at Wikimedia Commons
