Linden Stephens

Not to be confused with Linton Stephens.

Linden Stephens
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Stephens with the Washington Football Team in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1995-03-21) March 21, 1995 (age 29)
Euclid, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Euclid
College:Cincinnati
Position:Cornerback
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Linden Stephens (born March 21, 1995) is an American professional football cornerback who is a free agent. 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

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 (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 Washington Football Team on May 5, 2021.[14] He was waived on August 31, 2021.[15]

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 Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL.[21] He was released on August 17, 2023.[22]

Montreal Alouettes

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

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

  1. ^ "Saints add 4 undrafted rookies". USAToday.com. Associated Press. May 4, 2018. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ DaSilva, Cameron (October 3, 2018). "Rams make practice squad moves, sign two and waive Marcus Martin". Rams Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Kelberman, Zack (November 21, 2018). "Broncos call up Brendan Langley, sign CB Linden Stephens to PS". 247Sports.com. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  6. ^ Jansen, Chad (August 30, 2019). "Tracker: Denver Broncos final roster cuts". SI.com. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  7. ^ Smith, J.T. (September 25, 2019). "Seahawks sign CB Linden Stephens to practice squad". TheFrontOfficeNews.com. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  8. ^ "Dolphins Sign Cornerback Linden Stephens". MiamiDolphins.com. December 7, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  9. ^ "Dolphins Waive Six Players". MiamiDolphins.com. April 18, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  10. ^ Boyle, John (April 21, 2020). "Seahawks Claim Cornerback Linden Stephens Off Waivers". Seahawks.com. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  11. ^ Boyle, John (September 6, 2020). "Seahawks Claim OLB D'Andre Walker Off Waivers; Waive CB Linden Stephens". Seahawks.com.
  12. ^ Boyle, John (September 7, 2020). "Seahawks Re-Sign FB Nick Bellore; Place G Phil Haynes On Injured Reserve". Seahawks.com. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  13. ^ Boyle, John (September 23, 2020). "Seahawks Promoted Linden Stephens & Anthony Rush From Practice Squad; Place Three Players On IR". Seahawks.com.
  14. ^ Stackpole, Kyle (May 5, 2021). "Washington Signs TE Deon Yelder, CB Linden Stephens". WashingtonFootball.com. Archived from the original on May 6, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  15. ^ "Washington Makes Multiple Roster Moves". WashingtonFootball.com. August 31, 2021.
  16. ^ Brown, Clifton (September 21, 2021). "Ravens Sign Two Offensive Tackles to Practice Squad". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  17. ^ "Ravens announce two practice squad moves". Ravens Wire. USA Today. October 4, 2021.
  18. ^ "Steelers add cornerback depth to practice squad". Steelers Wire. USA Today. October 13, 2021.
  19. ^ Varley, Teresa (January 18, 2022). "Steelers sign 12 to Reserve/Future contracts". Steelers.com.
  20. ^ Varley, Teresa (August 30, 2022). "Steelers make first round of roster moves". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on August 30, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  21. ^ "Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed". ESPN.com. November 18, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  22. ^ "XFL Transactions". www.xfl.com. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  23. ^ https://en.montrealalouettes.com/roster/
  24. ^ "Linden Stephens". footballdb.com. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  25. ^ Austin Gayle (April 3, 2018). "Bearcat Journal". 247 Sports. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  26. ^ "Grandfather. Hall of Fame 2010!". Instagram. Retrieved July 2, 2023.