Linden Stephens (born March 21, 1995) is an

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for the

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of the

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. He played

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and signed with the

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as an

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in 2018. He has also been a member of several other NFL teams.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Stephens signed with the

as an

on May 4, 2018. He was waived by the Saints on August 31, 2018 during final roster cuts.

Los Angeles Rams

Stephens was signed to the

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' practice squad on October 3, 2018. He was released on October 16.

Denver Broncos

Stephens was signed to the

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practice squad on November 21, 2018 and stayed with the team for the remainder of his rookie season. He was cut by the Broncos at the end of training camp going into the 2019 season.

Seattle Seahawks

Stephens was signed to the

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practice squad on September 25, 2019.

Miami Dolphins

The

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signed Stephens off the Seahawks practice squad on December 7, 2019. On April 18, 2020, Stephens was waived by the Dolphins.

Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

Stephens was claimed off waivers by the

on April 21, 2020. He was waived on September 6, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day. Following the season ending injuries of multiple players after the team's week 2 victory over the

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, Stephens was promoted onto the main roster on September 23, 2020.

Washington Football Team

Stephens signed with the

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on May 5, 2021. He was waived on August 31, 2021.

Baltimore Ravens

On September 21, 2021, Stephens signed with the

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practice squad. He was released on October 4, 2021.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On October 13, 2021, Stephens was signed to the

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practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on January 18, 2022. On August 30, 2022, Stephens was waived by the Steelers.

Seattle Sea Dragons

On November 17, 2022, Stephens was drafted by the

of the

References

External links

Cincinnati Bearcats bio
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