Linden Stephens
| File:Linden Stephens (51400630255) (cropped).jpg Stephens with the Washington Football Team in 2021 | |||||
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||
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| Born | March 21, 1995 Euclid, Ohio, U.S. | ||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
| Weight | 193 lb (88 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Euclid | ||||
| College | Cincinnati | ||||
| NFL draft | 2018: undrafted | ||||
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Linden Stephens (born March 21, 1995) is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football at Cincinnati and signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He has also been a member of several other NFL teams.
Professional career
[edit | edit source]New Orleans Saints
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]Stephens was signed to the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad on October 3, 2018.[3] He was released on October 16.[4]
Denver Broncos
[edit | edit source]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)
[edit | edit source]Stephens was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad on September 25, 2019.[7]
Miami Dolphins
[edit | edit source]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)
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]Stephens signed with the Washington Football Team on May 5, 2021.[14] He was waived on August 31, 2021.[15]
Baltimore Ravens
[edit | edit source]On September 21, 2021, Stephens signed with the Baltimore Ravens practice squad.[16] He was released on October 4, 2021.[17]
Pittsburgh Steelers
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]On November 17, 2022, Stephens was drafted by the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL.[21] He was released on August 17, 2023.[22]
Montreal Alouettes
[edit | edit source]On February 25, 2024, Stephens signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[23] He was placed on the reserve/suspended list on May 15, 2024.[24]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]His father, Mac Stephens, played American football in college at Minnesota then in the NFL as a linebacker.[25]
His grandfather, Gus “Honeycomb” Johnson, played basketball in the NBA and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.[26]
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Cincinnati Bearcats bio
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- 1995 births
- Living people
- American football defensive backs
- Baltimore Ravens players
- Cincinnati Bearcats football players
- Denver Broncos players
- Los Angeles Rams players
- Miami Dolphins players
- New Orleans Saints players
- Players of American football from Euclid, Ohio
- Pittsburgh Steelers players
- Seattle Sea Dragons players
- Seattle Seahawks players
- Washington Football Team players
- Canadian football defensive backs
- Players of Canadian football from Ohio
- Montreal Alouettes players