Deon Cain - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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

AUGUST 28 • 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 • 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 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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APRIL 28 • FOX SPORTS

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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

Undergoes concussion evaluation Cain (head) was evaluated for a concussion during Saturday's preseason contest against Washington.

Impact Cain appeared in two games with Pittsburgh in 2020 before landing on the Ravens' practice squad. He was signed to a reserve/future contract this offseason and is likely to find himself on a practice squad during the regular season.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Links with Baltimore again The Ravens signed Cain to a reserve/future contract Friday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Cain appeared in two games with Pittsburgh in 2020, and he also spent time on the Ravens' practice squad. He'll get a chance to continue his development in Baltimore.

JANUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Drops back to practice roster Cain reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Cain made his season debut in Sunday's loss to the Browns, and he wasn't targeted over six snaps on offense. Barring an injury, he's unlikely to be promoted to the active roster again.

JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to 53-man Cain was elevated to the Steelers' active roster Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Cain is slated to appear in just his second game of the season Sunday against the Browns, but he'll be catching passes from backup quarterback Mason Rudolph! as Ben Roethlisberger is among the rested starters.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers put starters Haden, Ebron on reserve/COVID-19 list

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be shorthanded when they finish the regular season against the Cleveland Browns

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

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Steelers put starters Haden, Ebron on reserve/COVID-19 list