Deven Thompkins - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Signed to Vegas' practice squad The Raiders signed Thompkins to the practice squad Monday.

Impact Thompkins joined the Raiders in late July and appeared in all three preseason games. He logged four catches (on six targets) for 33 yards and contributed on special teams as a returner, recording 25 yards on four punt returns and 198 yards on seven kickoff returns. He was released by the Raiders on Sunday, but Thompkins will stick around on the practice squad and could be elevated to the active roster if the team needs another pass catcher or returner.

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AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Raiders sleeper could turn last-second camp opportunity into something real Las Vegas Raiders sleeper wide receiver Deven Thompkins is turning a last-second training camp opportunity into a real chance to make the ro...

AUGUST 11 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Signs with Las Vegas Thompkins signed with the Raiders on Monday.

Impact The wide receiver appeared in seven games and on 22 offensive snaps for Atlanta last season. Thompkins has 30 catches for 166 yards and one touchdown across four NFL campaigns, including playoffs. He likely stands on the fringe of the roster competition in Las Vegas.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Bills Buffalo cut Thompkins on Tuesday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Bills let go of Thompkins to make room for new depth wideout Quentin Skinner, who was claimed off waivers from the Jets on Tuesday. Thompkins suited up for seven regular-season games with the Falcons in 2025 and will work to resurface in a depth role elsewhere in the league.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Most Surprising Player Who Could Make Bills' Roster After Strong Minicamp Deven Thompkins came out of nowhere and made a case for a spot on the Buffalo Bills 53-man roster this offseason.

JUNE 20 • SI.COM

Signs with Buffalo Thompkins signed with the Bills on Thursday.

Impact The wide receiver was cut by Atlanta in May after seeing action as a punt and kick returner for the team in 2025. Thompkins will likely aim to compete for a similar role with the Bills, as he has just 29 regular-season catches across four NFL campaigns.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Deven Thompkins release confirmed an inevitable truth for prized Falcons' rookie The Atlanta Falcons released Deven Thompkins in large part because of their big plans for one draft pick on special teams.

MAY 13 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Released by Atlanta The Falcons released Thompkins on Monday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Impact Thompkins signed with the Falcons in early December last season and played the remaining six regular-season games with the team. The wide receiver was mainly a special teams player, producing 265 yards as a kick returner and 54 yards as a punt returner. He also caught three receptions for 27 yards over his 23 offensive snaps. The veteran player is now a free agent and may sign with any team for the 2026 season.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons may have found ideal Deven Thompkins successor right under their noses The Atlanta Falcons signed not one, but two undrafted free agents who could push Deven Thompkins out of the WR rotation.

MAY 10 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons' Jamal Agnew decision suddenly opened the door for oft-criticized draft bust The Atlanta Falcons released Jamal Agnew for Deven Thompkins, which is giving former first-rounder C.J. Henderson his time to shine.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Signs to active roster The Falcons signed Thompkins to the active roster Saturday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact To make room for the signing, safety DeMarcco Hellams (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve. Thompkins was elevated twice this season, once for Week 6 against the Bills and last Sunday against the Jets. The wide receiver played just nine offensive snaps between the two outings, catching both of his targets for 23 total yards. Like Hellams, the 25-year-old is primarily a special teams player and will likely fill the safety's role on the unit for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Back to practice squad Thompkins reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Thompkins was elevated to the Falcons' active roster for a second straight game due to the absence of Drake London (knee). Thompkins played just nine of 69 offensive snaps during the Falcons' 27-24 loss to the Jets on Sunday, but he made the most of his limited playing time as he caught both of his targets for 23 yards while adding a five-yard rush. He also played five snaps on special teams and turned three kickoff returns into 63 yards. Thompkins is eligible to be elevated from Atlanta's practice squad once more this season, and that could come as soon as Week 14 against the Seahawks this Sunday if London is not cleared to return.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cousins' 19-yard pass locates Deven Thompkins as WR approaches sideline Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins' 19-yard pass locates wide receiver Deven Thompkins as WR approaches sideline.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Elevated to active roster The Falcons elevated Thompkins from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Jets, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.

Impact Thompkins will provide additional depth at receiver as Drake London (knee) is out again. This is the 25-year-old's second appearance of the season, and the team will be able to elevate him just one more time going forward.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Thompkins reverted to Atlanta's practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's official transactions report.

Impact Thompkins was elevated for Monday's win over the Bills, in which he played three snaps on special teams. The Falcons will have the option of elevating Thompkins for game action up to two more times over the course of the season.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to face Bills The Falcons have elevated Thompkins for Monday's game against Buffalo, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Thompkins will get a chance to provide a depth role in the wide receiver room for the Falcons on Monday, with Darnell Mooney (hamstring) ruled out. Across seven regular-season appearances with the Panthers in 2024, Thompkins secured all four of his targets for 20 receiving yards while also contributing in the return game. He'll revert to Atlanta's practice squad after Monday's contest.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Following a performance he described as “a comedy of errors” by the Atlanta Falcons, offensive coordinator Zac Robinson is moving from the coach’s box to the field for Sunday’s gam...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Signed to Atlanta's practice squad The Falcons signed Thompkins to the practice squad Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Since entering the league in 2022 as an undrafted free agent, Thompkins has mostly served in a return role on special teams, having returned 33 kickoffs for 724 yards and 36 punts for 314 yards while adding 26 catches (on 39 targets) for 135 yards and one touchdown. Thompkins could be elevated to the active roster to serve in a return role for Sunday's game against the Commanders if Jamal Agnew (groin) is unable to play.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays minimal role in Carolina Thompkins caught all four of his targets for 20 yards and rushed two times for seven yards over seven regular-season games in 2024. He also tallied 134 kick return yards and 19 pun...

Impact Thompkins spent most of his 2024 campaign bouncing between the Panthers' practice squad and active roster, appearing in seven consecutive games from Week 9 to Week 16. The 25-year-old played a minimal role on Carolina's offense, logging just six touches over 51 offensive snaps. He also wasn't much of a factor in the return game, stepping in for Raheem Blackshear and serving as the team's top return specialist in Weeks 14 and 15. Thompkins is now set to be a restricted free agent this summer, but it wouldn't be surprising if he lands elsewhere, as he was a healthy scratch in the Panthers' final two games of the season.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch for Week 17 Thompkins (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Thompkins played nine snaps (seven on offense, two on special tams) and turned his lone carry into nine yards during the Panthers' Week 16 overtime win against the Cardinals. However, he will observe Sunday's NFC South contest in street clothes, and his next opportunity to play will be in the Panthers' regular-season finale against the Falcons. Raheem Blackshear and Velus Jones will serve as Carolina's top kickoff and punt return options due to Thompkins' absence.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to operate as top returner Thompkins will serve as the Panthers' top return man during Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.

Impact With Raheem Blackshear (chest) unavailable, Thompkins' role is set to increase. Thompkins totaled 327 kick-return and 234 punt-return yards for the Buccaneers last season, and he had 46 kick-return and 15 punt-return yards in place of Blackshear last week.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records short reception in loss Thompkins played 11 of the Panthers' 71 snaps on offense and hauled in his lone target for a seven-yard reception in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Thompkins also contributed in the return game for the first time all season, bringing back two kickoffs for 46 yards and one punt for 15 yards. The increased involvement on special teams came after Raheem Blackshear (chest) exited early with an injury that could affect his availability for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, but the Panthers could choose to use the newly signed Velus Jones as their return man over Thompkins if Blackshear isn't available. Meanwhile, Thompkins' role on offense will likely remain muted with fellow receivers Adam Thielen, Xavier Legette, Jalen Coker (quadricep) and David Moore comfortably ahead of him on the depth chart.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches three passes vs. Chiefs Thompkins caught all three of his targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Thompkins had his best game of the season in Sunday's narrow loss, catching his first three passes of the year for 13 yards, which ranked fourth amongst Carolina's wide receivers. The Utah State product has appeared in just three games this season, also having recorded one carry for minus-2 yards. He's expected to continue serving as a depth piece in the Panthers' wide receiver room as the season progresses.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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