Tag: Kaden Davis

Lions sign wide receiver after rookie minicamp tryout

Lions sign former USFL wide receiver Kaden Davis after rookie minicamp tryout

One of the features of rookie minicamp is the presence of unsigned players who are formally trying out for the Detroit Lions. Whether there by some interest from the team, previous connections with a member of the coaching staff, or even a favor to an agent, it’s an opening in the NFL door.

For Kaden Davis, he was fortunate enough to walk through that door. The former USFL wide receiver signed with the Lions after his rookie minicamp tryout. Numerous reports indicate the Lions are signing Davis to a contract.

Davis, 25, a 5-foot-11, 188-pound receiver from Northwest Missouri State, has bounced around since going undrafted in 2022. He spent his rookie season on the Denver Broncos practice squad, and also had a camp stint with the Arizona Cardinals.

He’s actually played with the Michigan Panthers of the USFL in 2023, before the new UFL merger. He was the Panthers’ primary return man, and he did get several reps on the kick return unit in Friday’s open practice.

Cardinals announce pair of player cuts

The free up two roster spots with the release of CB Quavian White and WR Kaden Davis.

The Arizona Cardinals reached their 91-man limit (90 plus the exemption for tight end Bernhard Seikovits) on their roster on Monday when they announced the signing of three undrafted rookies.

They announced a couple of roster moves on Tuesday, freeing up a couple of spots.

They released receiver Kaden Davis and cornerback Quavian White.

The Cardinals drafted two receivers and signed a third as a rookie free agent. They drafted three cornerbacks.

But with the releases, we can expect a pair of signings, either this week or perhaps after rookie minicamp if there is a tryout player who can make the offseason roster.

Davis signed in training camp last year and spent most of last season on the practice squad after spending a year on Denver’s practice squad and then playing in the USFL.

White signed with the Cardinals last year as a rookie free agent and spent time on the practice squad last season.

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Broncos bring back WR to fill open spot on practice squad

After promoting DB Anthony Harris to the active roster, the Broncos signed WR Kaden Davis to the practice squad.

After promoting safety Anthony Harris from the practice squad to the 53-man roster earlier this week, the Denver Broncos had an opening on the 16-player practice squad.

Denver filled that open spot by bringing back rookie wide receiver Kaden Davis, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero first reported on Tuesday.

Davis (6-1, 190 pounds) signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent out of Northwest Missouri State this spring. Before landing in Denver, the receiver caught 55 passes for 960 yards and 11 touchdowns in two seasons with the Bearcats.

Davis becomes the third receiver on the Broncos’ practice squad, joining Brandon Johnson and Trinity Benson. (Story update: The Detroit Lions signed Benson to their active roster on Wednesday.)

Denver has a crowded depth chart at the position with seven additional WRs on the active roster: Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, KJ Hamler, Montrell Washington, Kendall Hinton, Tyrie Cleveland and Jalen Virgil. The Broncos also have Tim Patrick on injured reserve.

Denver’s 16-player practice squad and 53-man roster are now full.

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Report: Patriots hosted WR Kaden Davis for tryout

The Patriots hosted wide receiver Kaden Davis for a tryout

The New England Patriots hosted wide receiver Kaden Davis for a tryout on Sunday, per ESPN’s Mike Reiss.

Davis was most recently waived by the Denver Broncos on August 16. The Southwest Missouri State product caught 44 passes for 700 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2021, becoming a complementary producer for their offense.

Davis is known for his speed. He runs a 4.47 40-yard dash, which could help him catch on for another team at the next level.

New England is in the market for wide receivers right now. They need as much depth as possible at the position, with the injury to Tyquan Thornton. At the very least, they are checking out the wide receiver market, and Davis is someone that could fit what the Patriots are trying to do offensively.

It will be interesting to see if he catches on in the wide receiver room. He could be a piece, as New England looks to fill the void left by Thornton’s injury.

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Broncos offseason roster: No. 13, WR Kaden Davis

Broncos rookie receiver Kaden Davis will aim to impress during preseason.

Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at rookie wide receiver Kaden Davis, No. 13.

Before the Broncos: Davis (6-1, 190 pounds) played college ball at Northwest Missouri State, starting 17 of 27 total games over two years. Before his time with the Bearcats, Davis spent a year at Butler Community College, where he also played football. During his career with the Bearcats, he caught 55 passes for 960 yards and 11 touchdowns in from 2019 and 2021 (the 2020 Mid-American Intercollegiate Athletics Association season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic).

Davis was not only a good athlete; he was the definition of the term “student athlete.” At BCC, Davis earned junior college academic honors, and at NWMS, Davis was a two-time MIAA Academic Honor Roll student.

Broncos tenure: Davis signed with Denver as a college free agent earlier this year. He’ll make his Bronco debut during preseason.

Chances to make the 53-man roster: Davis is another body in the already crowded receiver group that features the likes of Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton, fellow rookie Montrell Washington and a healing KJ Hamler. He’ll be a long-shot to make the active roster, but Davis could improve his chances with a strong showing in preseason.

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Broncos announce undrafted free agent signings: Meet the 13 players

The Broncos have signed 13 undrafted free agents. Learn more about each player here.

After selecting nine players in the 2022 NFL draft, the Denver Broncos then signed 13 college free agents to round out their roster for the summer.

The Broncos announced those 13 undrafted free agents on Thursday, officially confirming the signings. Here’s a quick look at each of the team’s new UDFAs.