David Rivers (American football) explained

David Rivers
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:23 July 1994
Birth Place:Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:185
High School:American (Hialeah, Florida)
College:Youngstown State
Undraftedyear:2017
Pastteams:
Cflstatus:American

David Rivers (born July 23, 1994) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Youngstown State.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Rivers signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.[1] He was waived by the Packers on June 7, 2017.[2]

New York Jets

On July 30, 2017, Rivers was signed by the New York Jets.[3] He was waived by the Jets on September 1, 2017.[4]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On September 19, 2017, Rivers was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad.[5] He was released on November 15, 2017, but was re-signed a week later.[6] [7] He was released again on November 28, 2017.[8]

Miami Dolphins

On December 5, 2017, Rivers was signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (second stint)

On December 20, 2017, Rivers was signed by the Buccaneers off the Dolphins' practice squad.[9]

On August 8, 2018, Rivers was waived/injured by the Buccaneers and placed on injured reserve.[10] He was released on August 14, 2018. On October 16, 2018, Rivers was re-signed to the Buccaneers practice squad.[11] He was promoted to the active roster on November 28, 2018.[12]

On May 24, 2019, the Buccaneers waived Rivers.[13]

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

On July 23, 2019, Rivers was signed by the Miami Dolphins.[14] He was released during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.[15]

New York Guardians

Rivers was drafted in the 3rd round during phase four in the 2020 XFL Draft by the New York Guardians.[16]

St. Louis BattleHawks

On January 17, 2020, Rivers was traded to the St. Louis BattleHawks, along with offensive tackle Brian Wallace, in exchange for offensive linemen Dejon Allen and Avery Young.[17] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[18]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Rivers signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL on July 9, 2021.[19]

New Jersey Generals

Rivers was selected in the 10th round of the 2022 USFL draft by the New Jersey Generals.[20]

Montreal Alouettes

On April 26, 2023, Rivers signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[21] On June 3, 2023, Rivers was released by the Alouettes.[22]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Packers sign five draft picks, 15 rookie free agents. https://web.archive.org/web/20180505201404/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-press-release/article-1/Packers-sign-five-draft-picks-15-rookie-free-agents/59429000-4dd0-49bc-a103-9df1aef245a2. dead. May 5, 2018. Packers.com. May 5, 2017. October 28, 2017.
  2. Web site: Packers sign CB Daquan Holmes. Packers.com. June 7, 2017. October 28, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170822135653/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-press-release/article-1/Packers-sign-CB-Daquan-Holmes-/1df7d97e-4779-4655-a75d-b55b0e56013c. August 22, 2017. dead.
  3. Web site: Jets Waive/Injured CB Bryson Keeton, Sign CB David Rivers. NFL Trade Rumors. July 30, 2017. October 28, 2017.
  4. Web site: Jets Release 10, Place 4 on Reserve Lists. Lange, Randy. NewYorkJets.com. September 1, 2017. October 28, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170902093738/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Jets-Release-10-Place-4-on-Reserve-Lists/9ec6ea97-ebc1-4823-901f-d4d218b96c37. September 2, 2017. dead.
  5. Web site: Bucs Add CB Rivers to Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20171030025404/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bucs-Add-CB-Rivers-to-Practice-Squad/f8246f2a-1c00-4a56-b1ae-94a942a95cb7. dead. October 30, 2017. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. September 19, 2017.
  6. Web site: Freddie Martino Returns to Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20171219065913/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Freddie-Martino-Returns-to-Practice-Squad/bef5f954-adde-49fa-91dd-19e706bfb667. dead. December 19, 2017. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. November 15, 2017.
  7. Web site: Practice Squad Gets a New Look. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201044523/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Practice-Squad-Gets-a-New-Look/6b1ea142-3b4b-4e11-9e4f-cb283b31b0d3. dead. December 1, 2017. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. November 22, 2017.
  8. Web site: Bucs Waive Stocker, Tapp. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. November 28, 2017. November 29, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171128223654/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bucs-Waive-Stocker-Tapp/90665e97-2566-47d7-bb3e-8a2bb2ab0db5. November 28, 2017. dead.
  9. Web site: Standout Rookies Among Five Bucs Headed to IR. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. December 20, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20171223235108/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Standout-Rookies-Among-Five-Bucs-Headed-to-IR/b5203974-8b43-4612-a385-24deb30cb4e4. December 23, 2017.
  10. Web site: Bucs Sign DT Nathan Bazata. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. August 8, 2018.
  11. Web site: Bucs Release Martino, Switch Up Practice Squad. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. October 16, 2018.
  12. Web site: Bucs Promote CB David Rivers to Active Roster. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. November 28, 2018.
  13. Web site: Buccaneers Waive CB David Rivers. Bouda, Nate. May 24, 2019.
  14. Web site: Miami Dolphins Sign David Rivers. MiamiDolphins.com. July 23, 2019.
  15. Web site: Dolphins Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster. MiamiDolphins.com. August 31, 2019.
  16. Web site: DEFENSIVE BACKFIELD DRAFT TRACKER. XFL.com. October 14, 2019.
  17. XFLBattleHawks . Trade Alert We have acquired CB David Rivers & OT Brian Wallace from New York for OG's Avery Young & Dejon Allen. #ForTheLoveOfFootball x #ClearedToEngage . 1218352307382800384 . January 17, 2020 . January 18, 2020.
  18. News: Condotta, Bob . XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue . SeattleTimes.com . April 10, 2020 . July 17, 2020.
  19. News: Blue Bombers Transactions . BlueBombers.com . July 9, 2021 . July 10, 2021.
  20. News: Allison . Ryan . Two former YSU football players drafted by the USFL . March 2, 2022 . WKBN . February 23, 2022.
  21. Web site: Transactions – Football player trades and signings . . May 19, 2023.
  22. Web site: Alouettes release 15 on cutdown day, including QB Mike Glass III . 3DownNation . June 3, 2023.

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