Deon Cain Explained

Deon Cain should not be confused with Dean Cain.

Deon Cain
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:9 August 1996
Birth Place:Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:202
High School:Tampa Bay Technical
(Tampa, Florida)
College:Clemson (2015–2017)
Draftyear:2018
Draftround:6
Draftpick:185
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:9
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:124
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:CainDe00

Deon Cain (born August 9, 1996) is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football at Clemson.

Early life

Cain attended Tampa Bay Technical High School in Tampa, Florida.[1] He played quarterback for the high school football team. He was rated as a five-star recruit and committed to Clemson University to play college football under head coach Dabo Swinney.[2] [3]

College career

Cain moved to wide receiver at Clemson. As a true freshman in 2015, he played in 13 games, recording 34 receptions for 582 yards and five touchdowns.[4] [5] He did not play in the 2015 Orange Bowl or 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship due to suspension for failing a drug test.[6] Cain returned from the suspension in 2016, and played in all 15 games, including Clemson's 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship victory over Alabama.[7] [8] For the season, he had 38 receptions for 724 yards and nine touchdowns.[9] After his junior season, Cain decided to forgo his senior year and declare for the 2018 NFL draft.[10]

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Cain was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round (185th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.[11] In the first preseason game, Cain suffered a torn ACL after a promising training camp, prematurely ending his rookie season.[12] Cain was placed on injured reserve on August 12, 2018.[13] He made his NFL debut in the Colts' 2019 season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. In the 30–24 loss, he had two receptions for 35 yards.[14] He was waived on November 9.[15]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On November 16, 2019, Cain was signed off the Colts practice squad by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[16] In 6 games with the Steelers, Cain caught 5 passes for 72 yards.

He was waived on September 5, 2020, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[17] [18] He was elevated to the active roster on October 17 and January 2, 2021, for the team's weeks 6 and 17 games, each against the Cleveland Browns, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[19] [20] His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 18, 2021.[21]

Baltimore Ravens

On January 22, 2021, Cain signed a reserve/futures contract with the Baltimore Ravens.[22] On August 31, 2021, he was placed on injured reserve, and released three days later.[23]

Philadelphia Eagles (first stint)

On October 18, 2021, Cain was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.[24] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on January 18, 2022.[25]

On August 30, 2022, Cain was waived by the Eagles and signed to the practice squad the next day.[26] [27] He was released on October 31, 2022.[28]

On November 11, 2022, the Tennessee Titans hosted Cain for a workout.[29]

Birmingham Stallions (first stint)

On March 8, 2023, Cain signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL).[30] He caught 16 passes for 182 yards and two touchdowns. He was named 2023 USFL championship game MVP after he caught three touchdown passes when his team won the championship game at the end of the season.[31] His contract was terminated after the season on July 10, 2023, to sign with an NFL team.[32]

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

On July 25, 2023, Cain signed with the Eagles.[33] He was released on August 27, 2023, as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2023 season.[34]

Birmingham Stallions (second stint)

On November 30, 2023, Cain re-signed with the Stallions.[35] His contract was terminated on August 12, 2024, to sign with an NFL team.[36]

Buffalo Bills

On August 13, 2024, Cain signed with the Buffalo Bills following an injury to Chase Claypool.[37] He was released as part of final roster cuts on August 27.[38]

Carolina Panthers

Cain was added to the practice squad of the Carolina Panthers on August 30, 2024.[39] He was released on October 15.

Buffalo Bills (second stint)

Cain was re-signed to the Bills practice squad on October 31, 2024.[40] He was waived on December 3.[41]

NFL career statistics

YearTeamGamesReceivingFumbles
GP GS Tgt Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
IND0 0 Did not play due to injury
IND7 0 14 4 52 13.0 25 0 0 0
PIT6 1 6 5 72 14.4 35 0 0 0
PIT1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career 14 1 20 9 124 13.8 35 0 0 0

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wright . Brandon . November 26, 2014 . Can anyone contain Tampa Bay Tech's Deon Cain? . September 25, 2019 . Tampa Bay Times . en.
  2. Web site: National top-five wide receiver Deon Cain commits to Clemson . September 25, 2019 . Independent Mail . en.
  3. Web site: Parsons . Kelly . May 30, 2014 . Tampa Bay Tech's Deon Cain chooses Clemson . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150605151411/http://www.tampabay.com/hometeam/blog/tampa-bay-techs-deon-cain-chooses-clemson/20541/ . June 5, 2015 . Tampa Bay Times.
  4. Web site: Lentz . Zach . 'Time off' done, Deon Cain ready to be Tiger weapon again . September 25, 2019 . The Times and Democrat . en.
  5. Web site: Deon Cain back with Clemson as a better person . https://web.archive.org/web/20180329120756/http://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article102157832.html . March 29, 2018 . The State.
  6. Web site: Kussoy . Howie . January 8, 2017 . Deon Cain's Clemson nightmare has become a second chance . September 25, 2019 . New York Post . en.
  7. Web site: Brenner . Aaron . Clemson WR Deon Cain's road to redemption ends back home in Tampa . September 25, 2019 . Post and Courier . en.
  8. Web site: January 7, 2017 . Deon Cain's hard lesson can pay off in his hometown . September 25, 2019 . ESPN.com . en.
  9. Web site: Hope . Dan . Deon Cain working to be a leader for Clemson football . September 25, 2019 . Independent Mail . en.
  10. Web site: January 10, 2018 . Clemson wide receiver Deon Cain declaring for NFL draft . March 28, 2018 . USA Today.
  11. Web site: April 28, 2018 . Indianapolis Colts Steal WR Deon Cain with Pick 185 in NFL Draft . June 16, 2018 . StampedeBlue.com.
  12. Web site: Wesseling, Chris . August 10, 2018 . Colts lose promising rookie WR Deon Cain to torn ACL . NFL.com.
  13. Web site: August 12, 2018 . Roster Moves: Colts Sign WR Matt Hazel, RB Branden Oliver; Place WR Deon Cain On IR . Colts.com . August 13, 2018 . December 6, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221206062017/https://www.colts.com/news/roster-moves-colts-sign-wr-matt-hazel-rb-branden-oliver-place-wr-deon-cain-on-ir . dead .
  14. Web site: Indianapolis Colts at Los Angeles Chargers - September 8th, 2019 . September 25, 2019 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  15. Web site: Walker, Andrew . November 9, 2019 . Colts Bring Up WR Marcus Johnson, QB Chad Kelly To Active Roster . Colts.com.
  16. Web site: Varley . Teresa . November 16, 2019 . Steelers sign Cain, Whyte . November 16, 2019 . Pittsburgh Steelers.
  17. Web site: Varley, Teresa . September 6, 2020 . Steelers make moves to get to 53-man roster . Steelers.com.
  18. Web site: Varley, Teresa . September 6, 2020 . Steelers add 14 to practice squad . Steelers.com.
  19. Web site: Varley, Teresa . October 17, 2020 . Cain elevated from practice squad . Steelers.com.
  20. News: Varley, Teresa . January 2, 2021 . Steelers make multiple roster moves . Steelers.com . February 15, 2021 . February 23, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210223125326/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-multiple-roster-moves-x4944 . dead .
  21. News: Bryan, Dave . January 18, 2021 . Steelers Let Contracts Of Five Practice Squad Players, Including QB Devlin Hodges, Expire . SteelersDepot.com . February 18, 2021.
  22. Web site: Mink, Ryan . January 22, 2021 . Ravens Sign Former Steelers Wide Receiver to Futures Contract . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  23. Web site: Mink, Ryan . August 31, 2021 . Ravens Make Cuts to 53. Here's the Full List . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  24. Web site: McPherson, Chris . October 18, 2021 . Eagles sign WR Deon Cain to the practice squad . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  25. Web site: McPherson, Chris . January 18, 2022 . Eagles sign 11 players to Reserve/Futures contracts . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  26. Web site: McPherson, Chris . August 30, 2022 . Eagles announce initial 53-man roster . PhiladelphiaEagles.com .
  27. Web site: McPherson, Chris . August 31, 2022 . Eagles sign 15 players to the practice squad . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  28. Web site: McPherson, Chris . October 31, 2022 . Eagles sign CB Javelin Guidry to the practice squad . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  29. Web site: November 11, 2022 . Titans Tried Out Five Players Including TE JJ Arcega-Whiteside .
  30. 1633455621805600774 . USFLStallions . Free Agent Signing . March 8, 2023 . March 10, 2023.
  31. https://www.si.com/college/clemson/football/deon-cain-gets-another-nfl-shot "Deon Cain gets another NFL shot"
  32. USFLStallions . Contract Terminated / Signing with NFL Team . 1678554283896086536 . July 10, 2023 . July 15, 2023.
  33. Web site: July 25, 2023 . Eagles sign USFL Championship game MVP Deon Cain to contract prior to start of training camp, per report . July 25, 2023 . CBSSports.com .
  34. Web site: McPherson. Chris. August 27, 2023. Eagles announce first wave of roster moves. August 27, 2023. PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  35. USFLStallions . Free Agent Signings . 1730230410813055040 . November 30, 2023 . December 1, 2023.
  36. UFL_PR . The #UFL has announced the following transactions . 1823109595646329004 . August 12, 2024 . August 12, 2024.
  37. Web site: Bills place WR Chase Claypool on IR in series of Tuesday moves. August 13, 2024. nbcsports.com. en.
  38. Web site: White . Alec . Buffalo Bills made these moves to get to initial 53-man roster . buffalobills.com . 28 August 2024.
  39. Web site: Panthers bring two new practice squadders in. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. August 30, 2024.
  40. Web site: Bills sign WR Deon Cain to practice squad. Alec. White. BuffaloBills.com. October 31, 2024.
  41. Web site: Deon Cain: Let go by Buffalo . CBS Sports . 4 December 2024.

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