Madre Harper Explained
Madre Madison Harper (born October 13, 1997) is an American football cornerback for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). He was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2020 following his college football career with the Southern Illinois Salukis.
Professional career
Las Vegas Raiders (first stint)
Harper signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on May 5, 2020.[1] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,[2] and signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[3] He was elevated to the active roster on September 26 for the team's week 3 game against the New England Patriots,[4] but was ruled inactive for the game,[5] and reverted to the practice squad on September 28.[6] He terminated his practice squad contract with the Raiders on September 29 in order to sign with the New York Giants.[7]
New York Giants
Harper signed to the New York Giants' active roster on October 1, 2020.[8] On December 11, 2020, Harper was placed on injured reserve.[9] On January 2, 2021, Harper was activated off of injured reserve.He was released on August 31 [10] He signed a contract extension with the Giants on January 4, 2021.[11]
On August 31, 2021, Harper was waived by the Giants.[12]
Las Vegas Raiders (second stint)
On September 2, 2021, Harper was signed to the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad.[13] He was released on September 15.[14]
Carolina Panthers
On September 28, 2021, Harper was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.[15] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers on January 10, 2022.[16]
On August 30, 2022, Harper was waived by the Panthers and signed to the practice squad the next day.[17] [18]
Pittsburgh Steelers
On January 11, 2023, Harper signed a reserve/future contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[19] On August 26, 2023, Harper was released.[20]
Birmingham Stallions
On October 5, 2023, Harper signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League.[21] He was selected by the Stallions in the sixth round of the Super Draft portion during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[22] He re-signed with the team on August 14, 2024.[23]
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Notes and References
- News: Raiders announce undrafted free agent signings . Raiders.com . May 5, 2020 . October 7, 2020.
- News: Raiders announce transactions for initial 53-man roster . Raiders.com . September 5, 2020 . October 7, 2020.
- News: Raiders announce practice squad additions . Raiders.com . September 6, 2020 . October 7, 2020.
- Raiders . We have activated LB Kyle Emanuel and CB Madre Harper from the practice squad. . 1309953966126501888 . September 26, 2020 . October 7, 2020.
- News: Las Vegas Raiders Week 3 Inactives vs. New England Patriots . Raiders.com . September 27, 2020 . October 7, 2020.
- agalaviz_TheBee .
- Raiders revert LB Kyle Emanuel and CB Madre Harper to the practice squad. The team signed WR Robert Davis to the practice squad. He was drafted by The Washington Football Team in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL draft.
. 1310695307575881728 . September 28, 2020 . October 7, 2020.
- News: RB Alfred Morris, QB Clayton Thorson added to practice squad; DB Madre Harper intends to sign . Giants.com . September 29, 2020 . October 7, 2020.
- News: Eisen, Michael . Giants sign rookie cornerback Madre Harper . Giants.com . October 1, 2020 . October 7, 2020.
- News: Benton, Dan . Giants place Madre Harper on IR, sign Montre Hartage . USAToday.com . December 11, 2020 . January 26, 2021.
- News: Eisen, Michael . LB Kyler Fackrell & DB Madre Harper activated, FB Eli Penny to IR among roster moves . Giants.com . January 2, 2021 . February 15, 2021 . January 28, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210128012615/https://www.giants.com/news/lb-kyler-fackrell-db-madre-harper-activated-fb-eli-penny-to-ir-among-roster-move . dead .
- News: Eisen, Michael . Giants sign 2 free agents to renegotiated contracts; 13 players to reserve/future contracts . Giants.com . January 4, 2021 . February 15, 2021.
- Web site: New York Giants announce 53-man roster. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. September 1, 2021.
- Web site: Raiders announce practice squad additions. Raiders.com. September 2, 2021.
- Web site: Raiders sign free agents Damion Square, Jordan Simmons. Raiders.com. September 15, 2021.
- Web site: Panthers place safety Juston Burris on injured reserve. Panthers.com. September 28, 2021. September 29, 2021. September 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210929154846/https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-place-safety-juston-burris-on-injured-reserve. dead.
- Web site: Panthers sign 10, including quarterback P.J. Walker. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. January 10, 2022.
- Web site: Panthers make transactions to get to initial 53-man roster. Panthers.com. August 30, 2022.
- Web site: Panthers add 14 to practice squad. Panthers.com. August 31, 2022.
- Web site: Steelers sign four to Reserve/Future contracts. Steelers.com. January 11, 2023.
- Web site: Steelers make initial roster cuts . 2023-08-26 . www.steelers.com . en-US.
- Web site: Lane . Jeremiah . 2023-10-06 . Birmingham Stallions Sign Free Agent Cornerback Madre Harper . 2023-10-06 . USFL Newsroom . en-US.
- Web site: Rachuk . Stephan . 2024-01-15 . 2024 United Football League (UFL) Super Draft Tracker . 2024-01-15 . Pro Football Newsroom . en-US.
- UFL_PR . The #UFL has announced the following transactions . 1823831166140424310 . August 14, 2024 . August 15, 2024.