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Former Clemson wide receiver Deon Cain re-signs with Buffalo Bills

Former Tiger Deon Cain is heading back to Buffalo.

The Buffalo Bills have re-signed former Clemson wide receiver Deon Cain on a one-year deal, adding depth to their receiving corps. Cain will join the Bills’ practice squad as he looks to establish a main roster spot.

Drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round in 2018, Cain has since had stints with the Steelers, Ravens, and Eagles, compiling nine receptions for 124 yards over 15 NFL games. His standout performance in the USFL, where he earned MVP honors in the 2023 Championship Game with the Birmingham Stallions, highlighted his skill with three touchdowns and 726 all-purpose yards.

Cain’s college career at Clemson saw him amass 130 catches, 2,040 yards, and 20 touchdowns, establishing him as a reliable playmaker now eager for a fresh start with the Bills.

Bills back kicker Tyler Bass with latest roster move

Bills back kicker Tyler Bass with latest roster move

The Buffalo Bills showed they still have faith in kicker Tyler Bass.

The team announced on Thursday that they have released kicker Lucas Havrisik from the practice squad. Havrisik was brought in to compete with Bass in practice just two weeks ago. It turns out there wasn’t much of a competition.

In nine career games in the NFL (all in 2023), Havrisik is a 75% percent kicker, having connected on 15-of-20 field goal attempts. He is also 19-of-22 on extra points. Not ideal numbers to start his career.

So, for now at least, Bass remains the guy for the Bills.

So far in 2024, Bass has made 12-of-15 field goals (80%) which is good for 30th in the NFL. He is 26-of-28 on extra points (92.9%) which ranks 32nd.

With the open spot on the practice squad after the release of Havrisik, the team brought back wide receiver Deon Cain.

Cain rejoins the Bills after being released from the team this preseason. He appeared in 15 games across 2019 and 2020 and has just nine career catches.

Learn more about Cain below: 

Panthers announce 4 roster moves on Tuesday

The Panthers added a few linebackers this afternoon.

The Carolina Panthers added a couple of linebackers to the locker room on Tuesday.

As announced this afternoon, the team has signed outside ‘backer Jacoby Windmon off the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice squad. The rookie defender will now join the Panthers as a member of their active roster.

Windmon, a Marrero, La. native, split his collegiate career between the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2019 to 2021) and Michigan State University (2022 to 2023). He amassed 223 combined tackles and 18.5 sacks in 41 games over that time, which was highlighted by a Second-team All-Mountain West selection in 2021.

Pittsburgh signed Windmon as an undrafted free agent this past spring. The 6-foot-2, 250-pounder played in all three preseason contests for the Steelers.

To make room for Windmon, the Panthers waived fellow outside linebacker Tarron Jackson. Jackson appeared in three games for Carolina this season.

The Panthers also signed veteran linebacker Shaq Quarterman to their practice squad. Quarterman, a fourth-round pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2020, has been used primarily as a special teams player over his 66 career games.

In addition, wide receiver Deon Cain was released from the team’s practice squad.

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Panthers updated 17-man practice squad entering Week 1

The Panthers added some interesting faces to their practice squad over the past few days.

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales is bringing in a familiar face, at least to him.

As first reported by Joe Person of The Athletic this past Friday, the Panthers signed quarterback John Wolford to their practice squad. The 28-year-old veteran was a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this past season, when Canales served as the team’s offensive coordinator during their NFC South championship campaign.

Wolford spent four years with the Los Angeles Rams as well, crossing paths with a few current Carolina coaches including defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero.

The Panthers also officially added wide receiver Deon Cain, offensive lineman Brandon Walton and former track star Praise Olatoke—who will account as the 17th member of the group by way of the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program.

So, let’s give you an updated look at the team’s practice squad . . .

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Panthers sign 2, release 3 from practice squad on Friday

The Panthers officially announced a handful of moves to their practice squad on Friday.

The Carolina Panthers made a handful of moves to their practice squad.

As announced on Friday, the team has signed wide receiver Deon Cain and offensive tackle Brandon Walton to the group. Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer was first with the news earlier this morning.

Cain, a Clemson Tiger, was selected in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He’s also picked up stops with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles and, most recently, the Buffalo Bills.

The 6-foot-2, 202-pounder played a few seasons for the USFL/UFL’s Birmingham Stallions as well. He was a league champion in both 2023 and 2024.

Walton comes over from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he crossed paths with Panthers head coach Dave Canales and offensive line coach Joe Gilbert. The 6-foot-3, 300-pounder appeared in 15 games for the Bucs between 2022 and 2023, with most of his snaps coming at the left tackle position.

To make room for the additions, the Panthers released guard Mason Brooks, defensive tackle Walter Palmore and safety Alex Cook—who played in 10 games for Carolina last season.

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Panthers reportedly adding 2 new players to practice squad

The Panthers are reportedly set to sign a pair of new players to their practice squad.

The Carolina Panthers may not be done with the construction of their practice squad this week.

According to Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer, the team intends to sign wide receiver Deon Cain and offensive lineman Brandon Walton to the group. Both players were waived on Thursday.

Cain, who attended nearby Clemson University, was selected in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts. The 6-foot-2, 202-pound pass catcher has since chalked up stops with four other NFL organizations—including the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Baltimore Ravens, the Philadelphia Eagles and, most recently, the Buffalo Bills.

His best pro ball has come as a member of the of USFL/UFL’s Birmingham Stallions. Cain was a league champion in 2023, when he was named the USFL championship game’s Most Valuable Player, and in 2024.

Walton, a Clearwater, Fla. native and Florida Atlantic product, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2020. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound tackle, who was let go by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after three seasons, has prior experience with Panthers head coach Dave Canales and offensive line coach Joe Gilbert.

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Bills announce full practice squad following roster cuts

#Bills announce full practice squad following roster cuts:

The Buffalo Bills initial roster is now fully set.

The team already announced their initial 53-man roster. The deadline for that was at 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

Those not included were subject to waivers and those who cleared had a chance to land on Buffalo’s practice squad.

That waiver wire was set for noon on Wednesday and has come and gone. Now we know who did get an offer to join the 16-man taxi squad.

Here is the Bills’ full initial practice squad:

  • QB Mike White
  • – RB Frank Gore Jr. 
  • WR Deon Cain
  • WR KJ Hamler
  • WR Tyrell Shavers
  • TE Zach Davidson
  • OL Richard Gouraige
  • OL Will Clapp
  • OL Mike Edwards
  • DE Kingsley Jonathan
  • DE Kameron Cline
  • DT Eli Ankou
  • DT Branson Deen
  • CB Daequan Hardy
  • CB Te’Cory Couch
  • S Kareem Jackson

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Former Tiger Deon Cain gets another chance in the NFL 

Cain has a great opportunity with the Bills.

Former Clemson wide receiver Deon Cain has landed a new opportunity in the NFL, signing a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills, where he’ll don the No. 14 jersey previously worn by star wide receiver Stefon Diggs.

A sixth-round pick by the Indianapolis Colts in 2018, Cain has also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, and Philadelphia Eagles, appearing in 15 NFL games with nine receptions for 124 yards. He has proven himself as a player who deserves another opportunity to make a name for himself in the NFL.

At Clemson, Cain recorded 130 catches for 2,040 yards and 20 touchdowns over three seasons. Most recently, Cain shined in the USFL, earning MVP honors in the 2023 Championship Game with the Birmingham Stallions, where he posted three touchdowns and 726 all-purpose yards.

Bills announce QB Ben DiNucci signing plus two new receivers

#Bills announce QB Ben DiNucci signing plus two new receivers:

The Buffalo Bills confirmed one signing and added two more to the list.

Quarterback Ben DiNucci has officially signed with the team. It was previously reported the Bills intended to sign the 27-year-old and now it has happened.

In addition to the QB addition, two receivers new receivers will now suit up for Buffalo: Damiere Byrd and Deon Cain.

In corresponding moves, quarterback Shane Buechele (neck) and receiver Chase Claypool (toe) were placed on injured reserve. Wideout Bryan Thompson (undisclosed) was also waived/ injured.

DiNucci, 27, was most recently with the Denver Broncos. He was waived in May. He was out of the NFL for the 2022 season but played with the XFL’s Seattle Sea Dragons.

DiNucci was a seventh-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys in 2020. DiNucci’s lone start in the NFL came during his rookie year. He threw for 180 yards in a 23-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Bryd, 31, has played eight seasons in the NFL. He was most recently with the Atlanta Falcons in 2023, but only appeared in one game. The 5-foot-9 target had his best season in 2020 with the New England Patriots, hauling in 47 catches for 604 yards and a touchdown.

In his career, Byrd has 130 catches for 1,689 yards and seven touchdowns. Along with the Pats (2020) and Falcons (2022-23), Byrd has played for the Chicago Bears (2021), Arizona Cardinals (2019) and Carolina Panthers (2016-19).

The latter team meaning he crossed paths with members of the Bills coaching staff in Carolina, including head coach Sean McDermott and offensive coordinator Joe Brady.

Cain, 28, has bounced around the NFL but has not played in the league over the last three years. The 6-foot-2 wideout has played in the USFL the past two seasons but has nine catches for 124 yards in his NFL career.

Bills Wire will continue to provide roster updates throughout the 2024 season.

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10 former Ravens are signed to UFL teams

With the NFL season now in the rearview and the UFL set to debut, we’re looking at 10 former Baltimore Ravens who are participating in the spring league

With the NFL season now complete and the offseason underway, Baltimore has one of the most extended lists of players who are getting another shot in the new eight-team UFL, which kicks off season kicks off on Saturday, March 30, 2024, with the battle of the 2023 champions: Arlington Renegades vs Birmingham Stallions.

A combination agreement (the “UFL”) is the premier spring football league that resulted from the merger of the XFL and USFL.

Russ Brandon, former President and CEO of the XFL, will lead the UFL as President and CEO. Former USFL President of Football Operations Daryl Johnston will lead football operations.

Founded in 2001, the XFL was a collaboration between NBC and WWF (WWE), spearheaded by Vince McMahon. After a hot start, poor ratings ultimately led to the league’s lasting just one season. The league returned in 2020, with McMahon again leading the reboot, but it had to close its doors again after COVID-19 shut things down after just five weeks.

The league filed for bankruptcy and was forced to sell.

A group headed by Dany Garcia, including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, bought the league out of bankruptcy for $15 million, eyeing 2023 as its return season.

The UFL has eight teams in Arlington (TX), Birmingham (AL), Detroit (MI), Houston (TX), San Antonio (TX), Memphis (TN), St. Louis (MO), and Washington D.C.

With action to begin this weekend, we’re looking at 10 former Ravens on UFLrosters.