Linden Stephens Explained

Linden Stephens should not be confused with Linton Stephens.

Linden Stephens
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:21 March 1995
Birth Place:Euclid, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:193
High School:Euclid
College:Cincinnati
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:6
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statlabel5:Interceptions

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Saints add 4 undrafted rookies. USAToday.com. Associated Press. May 4, 2018. December 22, 2019.
  2. Web site: Saints roster cuts: Hau'oli Kikaha, Brandon Tate, Michael Floyd among players let go. Joel. Erickson. Nick. Underhill. NOLA.com. August 31, 2018. December 22, 2019.
  3. Web site: Rams make practice squad moves, sign two and waive Marcus Martin. Cameron. DaSilva. Rams Wire. USA Today. October 3, 2018. December 22, 2019.
  4. Web site: Los Angeles Rams release K Cairo Santos with K Greg Zuerlein set to return in Week 7. Sosa. Kremenjas. TurfShowTimes.com. SB Nation. October 16, 2018. December 22, 2019.
  5. Web site: Broncos call up Brendan Langley, sign CB Linden Stephens to PS. Zack. Kelberman. 247Sports.com. November 21, 2018. December 22, 2019.
  6. Web site: Tracker: Denver Broncos final roster cuts. Chad. Jansen. SI.com. August 30, 2019. December 22, 2019.
  7. Web site: Seahawks sign CB Linden Stephens to practice squad. J.T.. Smith. TheFrontOfficeNews.com. September 25, 2019. December 22, 2019.
  8. Web site: Dolphins Sign Cornerback Linden Stephens. MiamiDolphins.com. December 7, 2019. December 22, 2019.
  9. News: Dolphins Waive Six Players . MiamiDolphins.com . April 18, 2020 . April 21, 2020.
  10. News: Boyle, John . Seahawks Claim Cornerback Linden Stephens Off Waivers . Seahawks.com . April 21, 2020 . April 21, 2020.
  11. Web site: Seahawks Claim OLB D'Andre Walker Off Waivers; Waive CB Linden Stephens. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. September 6, 2020.
  12. News: Boyle, John . Seahawks Re-Sign FB Nick Bellore; Place G Phil Haynes On Injured Reserve . Seahawks.com . September 7, 2020 . September 22, 2020.
  13. News: Boyle. John. September 23, 2020. Seahawks Promoted Linden Stephens & Anthony Rush From Practice Squad; Place Three Players On IR. Seahawks.com.
  14. Web site: Washington Signs TE Deon Yelder, CB Linden Stephens. WashingtonFootball.com. May 5, 2021. May 5, 2021. Kyle. Stackpole. May 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210506021706/https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/washington-signs-deon-yelder-linden-stephens. dead.
  15. Web site: Washington Makes Multiple Roster Moves. WashingtonFootball.com. August 31, 2021.
  16. Web site: Ravens Sign Two Offensive Tackles to Practice Squad. Brown, Clifton. BaltimoreRavens.com. September 21, 2021.
  17. Web site: Ravens announce two practice squad moves. Ravens Wire. USA Today. October 4, 2021.
  18. Web site: Steelers add cornerback depth to practice squad. Steelers Wire. USA Today. October 13, 2021.
  19. Web site: Steelers sign 12 to Reserve/Future contracts. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. January 18, 2022.
  20. Web site: Steelers make first round of roster moves. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. August 30, 2022. August 30, 2022. August 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220830192331/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-first-round-of-roster-moves. dead.
  21. 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.
  22. Web site: XFL Transactions . 2023-08-18 . www.xfl.com . en.
  23. https://en.montrealalouettes.com/roster/
  24. Web site: Linden Stephens . footballdb.com . 13 August 2024.
  25. Web site: Austin Gayle . Bearcat Journal . 247 Sports . CBS Interactive . 2 July 2023 . April 3, 2018.
  26. Web site: Grandfather. Hall of Fame 2010! . Instagram . 2 July 2023.