Caden Sterns - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Announces retirement on Instagram Sterns announced on social media Thursday that he's retiring from the NFL, Parker Gabriel of the Denver Post reports.

Impact Sterns hasn't played since suffering a season-ending injury in Week 1 of the 2023 season. The 25-year-old safety will finish his career with 49 tackles (36 solo) and two interceptions in 21 games for the Broncos. The paperwork to make his retirement official will likely be filed in the coming weeks.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Eagles again Sterns was cut from the Eagles' practice squad Thursday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Sterns was added to Philadelphia's practice squad Wednesday after being cut Sept. 3, but the 2021 fifth-round pick has been let go for a second time. The safety will look to join a team in need of depth in the secondary.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Philadelphia The Eagles signed Sterns to the practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Sterns was let go from Philadelphia's practice squad Sept. 3, but the 2021 fifth-round pick is back on the team's taxi squad. He'll provide the Eagles depth in secondary should he be elevated to the active roster.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Eagles Sterns (knee) was released from the Eagles' practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Sterns suffered a knee injury in the preseason, ultimately ending up with the team's practice squad Wednesday. The safety will now have a chance to sign elsewhere ahead of the 2024 season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived with injury designation Sterns (knee) was waived with a non-football injury designation by the Eagles on Tuesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Sterns signed with the Eagles on Aug. 11, but quickly suffered a knee injury. If the safety clears waivers, he'll revert to the reserve/NFI list with Philadelphia, which will force him to miss at least the first four games of the 2024 season.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to knee issue Sterns (knee) did not participate at practice Tuesday, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's not clear when Sterns suffered the knee injury or how long it might keep him sidelined. Until he's able to return, rookie Andre' Sam could see increased opportunities at practice.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to knee issue Sterns (knee) did not participate at practice Tuesday, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's not clear when Sterns suffered the knee injury or how long it might keep him sidelined. Until he's able to return, rookie Andre' Sam could see increased opportunities at practice.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Philadelphia Sterns signed with the Eagles on Sunday.

Impact The safety was waived with a failed physical designation by Carolina on Aug. 8. Sterns played in just one game for Denver last year after tearing his patellar tendon in Week 1. The 2021 fifth-round pick has played in just six contests over the past two seasons.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fails physical, let go by Carolina The Panthers waived Sterns (undisclosed) with a failed physical designation Thurday, Anthony Rizzuti of USA Today reports.

Impact Sterns was claimed off waivers by the Panthers on Tuesday after being let go by the Broncos the day prior. However, the 2021 fifth-round pick is back on the market after failing his physical. Once healthy, Sterns will look to catch on with another team in need depth in the secondary.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers waive safety Caden Sterns after failed physical We’re hoping that Caden Sterns is able to get healthy and continue his career.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Headed to Carolina The Panthers claimed Sterns off waivers Tuesday, Kassidy Hill of the team's official site reports.

Impact Sterns was waived by the Broncos on Monday, and it didn't take long for the 2021 fifth-round pick to find a new home. The concern for Sterns has been his inability to stay on the field in his three-year career. He tore the patellar tendon in his knee in Week 1 of 2023, and he played in just five regular-season games in 2022. If he's able to stay healthy, Sterns provides valuable depth at safety behind starters Jordan Fuller and Xavier Woods.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Cut by Denver The Broncos waived Sterns on Monday, Jon Heath of USA Today reports.

Impact Denver was looking to deal Sterns after the 24-year-old missed 28 regular-season games over the past two seasons, but the team failed to find a trade partner and waived him instead. The Texas product has appeared in only 21 games across his three years in the NFL, recording 36 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, while also defending nine passes, with four interceptions. Expect Sterns to find a new home quickly, as he could be an enticing option for a team searching for a depth piece in the secondary.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Broncos planning to cut S Caden Sterns The Denver Broncos informed safety Caden Sterns they plan to release him, NFL Network reported Monday.A fifth-round pick in 2021, Sterns mis...

AUGUST 5, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Activated off PUP list Denver activated Sterns (knee) from the active/PUP list Sunday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Sterns has been working his way back from a torn patellar tendon in his knee that he sustained in Week 1 of last season. The 2021 fifth-round pick out of Texas has played in just six regular-season games over the last two seasons due to various injuries. In his rookie season, Sterns registered 28 tackles (22 solo), including 2.0 sacks, five passes defended and two interceptions across 15 regular-season games. Sterns will now be able to participate in practices and preseason games, and he's slated to serve as the Broncos' starting strong safety.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still not close to healthy Coach Sean Payton said Thursday that Sterns (knee, PUP) still has a road ahead of him in terms of getting healthy, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Sterns suffered a torn patellar tendon in his knee last Week 1 and missed virtually all of the 2023 season. Ruptured patellar tendons are notoriously one of the toughest injuries to overcome in football. The Broncos signed veteran safety Brandon Jones in free agency and also have P.J. Locke as an experienced option on the back end should Sterns not be ready for the 2024 opener.

JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opening camp on PUP list Sterns (knee) was placed on the active/PUP list Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Sterns missed nearly the entire 2023 season while recovering from a torn left patellar tendon he suffered in Week 1 and he appears to be not quite 100 percent heading into training camp Tuesday. Once healthy, the 24-year-old looks set to be Denver's starting strong safety in 2024 and while on the PUP list, he'll be eligible to return to practice and play at any point in the preseason.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Broncos S Caden Sterns Marvels at P.J. Locke's Emergence The Denver Broncos’ safety corps faces questions as Caden Sterns recovers from a season-ending injury while P.J. Locke hits free agency.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Caden Sterns felt 'useless' while missing another Broncos season. He's aiming for a different story in 2024. Caden Sterns spent much of the season around the Broncos facility. For the most part, though, he couldn’t bring himself to watch practice or...

JANUARY 19, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

S Justin Simmons on S Caden Sterns' injury: 'I know he's going to attack this thing with the right mindset' Safety Justin Simmons assesses the Broncos' approach against Washington offensive coordinator Eric Bienemy and Denver's path to improving it...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Report: Broncos S Caden Sterns (knee) out for season August 19, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns (30) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

S Caden Sterns on the Broncos' secondary: 'We all want to see each other do well' Safety Caden Sterns gives an update on his return to the field and details his relationship with safety Kareem Jackson.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Caden Sterns is emerging as Justin Simmons' new sidekick in Denver's stacked secondary

Third-year safety Caden Sterns is making a strong push to unseat 14th-year pro Kareem Jackson and start alongside Justin Simmons in the Denver Broncos' secondary

AUGUST 2, 2023 • Associated Press

S Kareem Jackson on S Caden Sterns: 'He's a huge part of this team as well' Safety Kareem Jackson shares his training camp impressions of safety Caden Sterns, cornerback Damarri Mathis and cornerback K'Waun Williams.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Mile High Morning: Broncos S Caden Sterns embracing his role in the secondary In a feature with The Denver Post, Sterns gave insight into his development and his priorities for the defense.

JULY 31, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

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