Deon Cain - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Cut loose by Bills The Bills released Cain on Tuesday.

Impact Cain spent part of the 2024 season on the Bills' practice squad but never suited up for a game. The 29-year-old hasn't played an NFL snap since the 2020 season, although he has played in the USFL and UFL the last three springs and was highly productive. Cain will be a candidate for the practice squad once again.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

From Ufl Star to NFL Return: Deon Cain Gets Third Shot With Buffalo Bills After Dominant Spring Showings After years battling his way through NFL practice squads and dominating spring football leagues, former Clemson Tigers wide receiver Deon Ca...

JULY 29 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Back with Buffalo The Bills signed Cain to a contract Monday.

Impact Cain spent the 2024 season on the Panthers' and Bills' practice squads before being let go by Buffalo in early December. He's back with the Bills, and while he's unlikely to make the 53-man roster, he will have a shot to make the practice squad at the conclusion of training camp. Cain last saw NFL regular-season action in 2020 as a member of the Steelers, when he appeared in two regular-season games and played 10 snaps on offense.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Corral connects with Deon Cain for a 52-yard TD, extending Stallions' lead over Panthers

APRIL 5 • FOX SPORTS

Birmingham Stallions vs. Michigan Panthers Highlights | United Football League

APRIL 5 • FOX SPORTS

Let go by Buffalo The Bills cut Cain from the practice squad Tuesday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Cain caught on with the Bills' practice squad Oct. 31 after being cut from the Panthers' practice squad two weeks prior. He was not elevated to the active roster by either team, and he'll now explore his next options. Cain last saw NFL regular-season action in 2020 with the Steelers, playing 10 offensive snaps across two games while not showing up on the box score.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Buffalo's practice squad The Bills signed Cain to the practice squad Thursday.

Impact Cain hasn't suited up for regular-season action, when he played two games with the Steelers. Now, the 2018 sixth-round pick will compete to carve out a deep depth role with Buffalo.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped by Carolina The Panthers cut Cain from their practice squad Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact The Clemson product joined the Panthers' practice squad in late August, but it now appears the team has decided to move in a different direction. Cain most recently appeared in an NFL game in 2020 with the Steelers, failing to record a stat on just 10 offensive snaps.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Panthers' practice squad Carolina signed Cain to its practice squad Friday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Cain joined Buffalo for training camp in mid-August and signed a practice-squad deal with the Bills on Wednesday before being cut the following day. It didn't take long for the wideout to find a new organization, and he'll now set his sights on trying to return to an NFL active roster for the first time since 2020. Cain has logged snaps with Indianapolis and Pittsburgh, accumulating nine career receptions on 20 targets for 124 yards.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped by Buffalo Cain was cut from the Bills' practice squad Thursday.

Impact The Clemson product signed with the Bills' practice squad Wednesday but has already been dropped to make room for Jalen Virgil. Cain last appeared in a regular-season game in 2020 with the Steelers, playing just 10 offensive snaps and failing to record a stat.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Buffalo Cain signed a contract with the Bills' practice squad Wednesday, Alec White of the team's official site reports.

Impact Cain hasn't seen significant time on the field since 2019, but he'll have the opportunity to stick around in Buffalo for now. The 28-year-old joined the team Aug. 13 and had three catches for 28 yards during the preseason.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Bills Cain was cut by the Bills on Tuesday, Alec White of the team's official website reports.

Impact Cain signed with the Bills on Aug. 13, securing three receptions for 28 yards with Buffalo during the preseason. He will now look for his next opportunity, whether with Buffalo's practice squad or elsewhere ahead of the 2024 campaign.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Bills Cain was cut by the Bills on Tuesday, Alec White of the team's official website reports.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Buffalo The Bills signed Cain to a one-year contract Tuesday.

Impact Cain attempted to catch onto the Eagles' 53-man roster during last year's training camp, but he was cut at the end of August and did not catch on with a practice squad. His last NFL action was in 2020, when he appeared in two regular-season games for the Steelers and played 10 snaps on offense across the two contests. The 2018 sixth-round pick is unlikely to make the Bills' final roster, but he could be invited to stick around on the practice squad if he's able to impress in training camp.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bills place receiver Chase Claypool on injured reserve and sign 3 players to restock roster

The Buffalo Bills placed receiver Chase Claypool and third-string quarterback Shane Buechele on injured reserve

AUGUST 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Birmingham Stallions vs. Houston Roughnecks Extended Highlights | United Football League

APRIL 28, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Eagles' Deon Cain: Avoid 53-Man Cut? Philadelphia Eagles Deon Cain has been released five times since being drafted in 2018, but his resume shows he probably belongs in the leag...

AUGUST 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Deon Cain gets another NFL shot The former Clemson wideout is back in the NFL.

JULY 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Eagles sign WR Deon Cain The Eagles bring back the reigning USFL Championship Game MVP.

JULY 26, 2023 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Eagles get boost from Kenneth Gainwell, Deon Cain in win over Browns Behind a deep offensive line and a few roster hopefuls at wideout, Philadelphia held on for a preseason victory over Cleveland.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Highlight: Gardner Minshew hits Deon Cain for deep strike Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew hits wide receiver Deon Cain for second consecutive deep strike.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Highlight: Gardner Minshew pinpoints pass to Deon Cain for 24-yard gain Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew pinpoints pass to wide receiver Deon Cain for a 24-yard gain in the second quarter.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Staying with Philly Cain signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on Tuesday.

Impact Cain joined the Eagles' practice squad in mid-October after spending training camp with the Ravens and going down with an injury. He appeared in 15 games between 2019 and 2020 with the Colts and Steelers, and caught nine passes for 124 yards.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Philly Cain was signed to the Eagles' practice squad Monday.

Impact Cain had a workout with the Eagles in September and will now join the team's practice squad. The 2018 sixth-round pick has appeared in 15 games between the Colts and Steelers and has caught nine passes for 124 yards.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Waived with injury designation Cain (head) was waived/injured by the Ravens on Tuesday.

Impact Cain was evaluated for a concussion during the preseason finale against Washington. While a concussion isn't confirmed, he's dealing with some sort of injury. The 2018 sixth-round pick has posted nine receptions for 124 yards over the last two seasons. If he clears waivers, he'll land on injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Matt Corral connects with Deon Cain for a 52-yard TD, extending Stallions' lead over Panthers

Birmingham Stallions vs. Michigan Panthers Highlights | United Football League

Bills place receiver Chase Claypool on injured reserve and sign 3 players to restock roster

Birmingham Stallions vs. Houston Roughnecks Extended Highlights | United Football League