Dee Virgin Explained

Dee Virgin
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:October 29, 1993
Birth Place:Donalsonville, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lbs:195
High School:Donalsonville (GA) Seminole County
College:West Alabama
Undraftedyear:2017
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:15
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Pfr:V/VirgDe00

Javaris Drequis “Dee” Virgin (born October 29, 1993) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at West Alabama.

Professional career

Houston Texans

Virgin signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2017.[1] He was waived by the Texans on September 6, 2017 and was re-signed to the practice squad.[2] [3] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Texans on January 1, 2018.[4]

On September 1, 2018, Virgin was waived by the Texans.[5]

Detroit Lions

On September 2, 2018, Virgin was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.[6] On October 2, 2018, Virgin was waived by the Lions and was re-signed to the practice squad.[7] [8] He was promoted to the active roster on December 22, 2018.[9]

Virgin re-signed with the Lions on April 21, 2020.[10] He was waived on September 5, 2020 and signed to the practice squad the next day.[11] [12] He was elevated to the active roster on September 19 and November 25 for the team's weeks 2 and 12 games against the Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[13] [14] Virgin was released on December 17, 2020.[15]

Los Angeles Rams

On December 22, 2020, Virgin signed with the practice squad of the Los Angeles Rams.[16] He was released on December 29, 2020.[17]

New England Patriots

On January 1, 2021, Virgin was signed to the New England Patriots active roster.[18] He was waived on August 31, 2021.[19]

San Francisco 49ers

On September 3, 2021, Virgin was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad.[20] He was released on September 21, 2021.[21]

Chicago Bears

On December 1, 2021, Virgin was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad.[22] He was waived on January 4, 2022.[23]

Orlando Guardians

On November 17, 2022, Virgin was drafted by the Orlando Guardians of the XFL, but did not report.[24]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: OFFICIAL: Texans sign 20 college free agents. HoustonTexans.com. May 12, 2017. May 29, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171018232918/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/OFFICIAL-Texans-sign-20-college-free-agents/0ce73e00-7f22-4739-a09e-8882b2f04f88. October 18, 2017. dead.
  2. Web site: Transactions: Texans sign Marcus Burley. https://web.archive.org/web/20170909072035/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Transactions-Texans-sign-Marcus-Burley/e7782fca-7df5-4069-85ee-8d1b0150a4ed. dead. September 9, 2017. HoustonTexans.com. September 6, 2017.
  3. Web site: Transactions: Dee Virgin added to practice squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20170910100649/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Transactions-Dee-Virgin-added-to-practice-squad/1436f473-4a0a-4860-89c5-e12e02fbfa9f. dead. September 10, 2017. HoustonTexans.com. September 8, 2017.
  4. Web site: Zach Conque, Dee Virgin among 10 signed to Texans reserve/futures contracts. USAToday.com. January 1, 2018.
  5. Web site: TRANSACTIONS: Texans cut roster to 53. HoustonTexans.com. September 1, 2018.
  6. Web site: Lions awarded OL Andrew Donnal and CB Dee Virgin via waivers. DetroitLions.com. September 2, 2018. September 3, 2018. September 4, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180904052518/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-awarded-ol-andrew-donnal-and-cb-dee-virgin-via-waivers. dead.
  7. Web site: Lions waive CB Dee Virgin, opening up spot on 53-man roster. Lions Wire. USA Today. October 2, 2018.
  8. Web site: Lions sign CB Cre'Von LeBlanc to active roster from practice squad. DetroitLions.com. October 6, 2018.
  9. Web site: Lions place WR Bruce Ellington & S Charles Washington on reserve/injured. DetroitLions.com. December 22, 2018. December 23, 2018. December 23, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181223032204/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-place-wr-bruce-ellington-s-charles-washington-on-reserve-injured. dead.
  10. News: Lions re-sign exclusive rights free agents CB Mike Ford and CB Dee Virgin . DetroitLions.com . April 21, 2020 . April 21, 2020.
  11. Web site: Lions announce roster moves. DetroitLions.com. September 5, 2020.
  12. Web site: Lions establish practice squad. DetroitLions.com. September 6, 2020.
  13. News: Schlitt, Erik . Lions elevate Kevin Strong and Dee Virgin to the active roster for Week 2 . USAToday.com . September 19, 2020 . October 5, 2020.
  14. News: Lions announce roster moves . DetroitLions.com . November 25, 2020 . December 31, 2020.
  15. News: Schlitt, Erik . Lions sign veteran CB Tramaine Brock to practice squad, release CB Dee Virgin . USAToday.com . December 17, 2020 . February 3, 2021.
  16. News: DaSilva, Cameron . Rams activate Nick Scott but place three others on reserve/COVID-19 list . USAToday.com . December 22, 2020 . February 5, 2021.
  17. News: DaSilva, Cameron . Rams sign Blake Bortles, make four other roster moves . USAToday.com . December 29, 2020 . February 10, 2021.
  18. Web site: Patriots Sign DB Dee Virgin. Patriots.com. January 1, 2021.
  19. Web site: Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit; Acquire OL Yasir Durant in a Trade with Kansas City. Patriots.com. September 1, 2021.
  20. Web site: 49ers Sign Four Players to Practice Squad. 49ers.com. September 3, 2021.
  21. Web site: 49ers Sign RB Jacques Patrick; CB Release Dee Virgin. 49ers.com. September 21, 2021.
  22. Web site: Bears sign Dee Virgin to their practice squad. Windy City Gridiron. SB Nation. December 1, 2021.
  23. BearsPR . 1478477936063885322 .
    1. Bears roster move: We have waived DB Dee Virgin from the practice squad.
    . 4 January 2022.
  24. Web site: 2022-11-18 . Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed . 2022-12-30 . ESPN.com . en.