Desmond King - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Retired Thursday King announced his retirement Thursday on X.

Impact The now-retired defensive back and return specialist last played for the Texans and has decided to end his NFL career after eight regular seasons. King played in 108 career games, logging 476 tackles (344 solo), including 9.5 sacks, nine interceptions (two for touchdowns), and seven fumbles recovered (one for a touchdown). The special teamer also recorded 1059 punt return yards for two touchdowns and 1394 kick return yards.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Lamar Jackson threw 5 TDs against the Giants. It was also one of his top rushing games this season

Lamar Jackson’s five touchdown passes were the big story, but he also ran for 65 yards on six carries in Baltimore's 35-14 win over the New York Giants

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

After 9 straight losses, the Giants are on the verge of a franchise record for futility

The New York Giants and co-owner John Mara probably learned a couple of things in tying their franchise record with a ninth straight loss Sunday

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • Associated Press

Highlight: Desmond King Sets Up Ravens With 23-Yard Punt Return Ravens CB Desmond King posts Baltimore's longest punt return of the season with a 23 yarder.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Ravens activate NT Michael Pierce to the 53-man roster for this weekend's game against the Giants

The Baltimore Ravens have activated nose tackle Michael Pierce to the 53-man roster for Sunday’s road game against the New York Giants

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Ravens sign defensive back Desmond King to their practice squad

The Baltimore Ravens have signed defensive back Desmond King to the practice squad

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Cut by Texans Houston released King on Tuesday.

Impact King had been on the roster bubble throughout the preseason and may have sealed his fate with a muffed punt return in Houston's preseason finale. The veteran cornerback has extensive NFL experience as both a defender and return man, so he should be able to land on a team's roster in short order.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Past groin issue King (groin) returned one punt for eight yards and played 20 defensive snaps during Houston's 28-10 preseason win over the Giants.

Impact King was dealing with a groin injury earlier in August that forced him to miss Houston's first preseason contest, but it now appears that he's moved past the issue. The Iowa product is expected to remain one of the Texans' top cornerbacks in 2024 after tallying 47 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and defending two passes across seven regular-season games with Houston last season.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Steelers preseason game King (groin) is slated to miss Houston's preseason matchup against the Steelers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact King has appeared relatively healthy so far in the Texans' offseason, but he'll miss out on the team's first preseason outing with a pop-up groin injury. The 5-foot-10 cornerback was signed to Houston after being let go from a mainly special teams Pittsburgh role in the middle of the 2023 season, finishing out the campaign with 47 tackles (22 solo) and one sack.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Texans Re-Sign Corner Desmond King The Houston Texans are bringing back starting nickel defender Desmond King for the 2024 season.

MARCH 9, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Isaiah Likely's stiff-arm on Desmond King sparks 19-yard catch-and-run Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely's stiff-arm on Houston Texans defensive back Desmond King sparks 19-yard catch-and-run.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • NFL.COM

Desmond King's sack of Lamar Jackson represents Houston's second in two-play span Houston Texans cornerback Desmond King's sack of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson represents Houston's second in two-play span.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • NFL.COM

Desmond King Took Down Joe Flacco With One of the Strangest Tackles You'll See The Texans cornerback defied physics.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Desmond King Took Down Joe Flacco With One of the Strangest Tackles You'll See The Texans cornerback defied physics.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Desmond King Elevated to 53-Man Roster After returning to the Houston Texans, nickel cornerback Desmond King has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of their Week 13 match...

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Desmond King Sees Return to Texans as 'Fresh Start' in Career Houston Texans cornerback Desmond King recently re-joined the team, and he is excited about the opportunity.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Returning to Houston King signed with the Texans' practice squad Monday.

Impact King will now return to Houston where he played in 33 games over the past two seasons. The 2017 fifth-round pick could provide the team solid depth in the secondary if he's called up for a game.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Pittsburgh The Steelers released King on Wednesday.

Impact King will head to free agency after playing just one defensive snap and failing to record any stats in three games for the Steelers. The 28-year-old had just signed with the team back in August and will now look for another opportunity elsewhere.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Veteran cornerback Desmond King set to make Steelers debut vs. Raiders LAS VEGAS — With kick returner Gunner Olszewski out due to a concussion, the Steelers are making Desmond King active for the first time sinc...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Desmond King doesn't know why the Texans cut him. He's not complaining after landing in Pittsburgh.

Defensive back Desmond King is eager to hit the reset button on his career

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Texans Have 'Versatility' To Replace King The Houston Texans believe they have players to replace the services of nickel cornerback Desmond King following his surprise cut from the 5...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Texans Have 'Versatility' To Replace King The Houston Texans believe they have players to replace the services of nickel cornerback Desmond King following his surprise cut from the 5...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Texans CB Desmond King II Named Among Top 10 Most 'Team-Friendly' Deals While the Texans look to take a step forward on defense, Desmond King II has one of the NFL’s most team-friendly contracts.

JUNE 10, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Texans CB Desmond King II Named Among Top 10 Most 'Team-Friendly' Deals While the Texans look to take a step forward on defense, Desmond King II has one of the NFL’s most team-friendly contracts.

JUNE 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Makes six stops in finale King recorded six tackles and returned one punt for 16 yards in a 32-31 victory over the Colts in Week 18.

Impact King ranked fourth with 89 tackles and tied for the lead with 10 for a loss this season. The six-year veteran has put together two consecutive strong seasons for the Texans, including five interceptions over that span. King averaged 9.4 punt return yards on 33 chances and returned one kickoff for 50 yards. He has one year left on his deal and should be part of the Texans' secondary in 2023.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Lamar Jackson threw 5 TDs against the Giants. It was also one of his top rushing games this season

After 9 straight losses, the Giants are on the verge of a franchise record for futility

Ravens activate NT Michael Pierce to the 53-man roster for this weekend's game against the Giants

Ravens sign defensive back Desmond King to their practice squad

Desmond King doesn't know why the Texans cut him. He's not complaining after landing in Pittsburgh.