Tommy Stevens TE FA Tue 1/4/22 3:15 PM
Tommy Stevens
TE FA
Stevens announced via Twitter that he signed a CFL contract with the Calgary Stampeders on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The former quarterback-turned-tight end was drafted by the Saints in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft and was expected to fill a Taysom Hill-type role. However, the 6-foot-5 hybrid player was never able to reach his potential and bounced between the Saints, Panthers and Giants' organizations during his two years in the NFL. It's unclear what position he will play for the Stampeders.
Tommy Stevens TE FA Tue 8/10/21 12:22 PM
Tommy Stevens
TE FA
The Giants cut Stevens on Tuesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stevens linked with the Giants on August 4, but now that Rysen John has been cleared to return from the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team needed to free up a roster spot. The second-year tight end will search for a depth role elsewhere.
Tommy Stevens TE FA Wed 8/4/21 8:57 PM
Tommy Stevens
TE FA
Stevens signed a contract with the Giants on Wednesday, Michael Elsen of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stevens was waived by the Panthers at the start of June and will now join the Giants in training camp. The 2020-seventh round pick appeared in one game as a rookie and totaled four carries for 24 yards.
Tommy Stevens TE FA Tue 6/1/21 9:53 PM
Tommy Stevens
TE FA
Stevens was waived by the Panthers on Tuesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 24-year-old was promoted from the practice squad ahead of Week 17 and had four carries for 24 yards during his NFL debut in a Taysom Hill-like role. Stevens was drafted in the seventh round by the Saints in the 2020 draft and is once again in search of a new team.
Tommy Stevens TE FA Mon 1/11/21 10:21 PM
Tommy Stevens
TE FA
Stevens played one game as a rookie, rushing four times for 24 yards in Week 17's loss to the Saints.
EDGE Analysis
Stevens was actually drafted by New Orleans in the seventh round last year, but landed on Carolina's practice squad in mid-November. The 6-5, 235-pounder played quarterback in college, but has been groomed for a utility role in the NFL, hence his work as a ball-carrier in the Panthers' season finale. Given his unique skill set, it'll be intriguing to see whether the team opts to bring Stevens back for the 2021 campaign.
Tommy Stevens TE FA Sat 1/2/21 1:41 PM
Tommy Stevens
TE FA
The Panthers signed Stevens to the active roster Saturday, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stevens is set to make his NFL debut in Sunday's matchup against the Saints, who selected him in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft. While Stevens is officially listed as a tight end, he played some quarterback in college, and the Saints drafted him for Taysom Hill-like purposes. It's unclear exactly how he'll be utilized in Week 17, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Stevens utilized in a gadget role.
Tommy Stevens TE FA Mon 11/16/20 3:52 PM
Tommy Stevens
TE FA
The Panthers signed Stevens to the practice squad Monday.
EDGE Analysis
This transaction was made in response to Monday's news that Teddy Bridgewater suffered an MCL sprain in this past Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay. If Bridgewater is forced to miss any time, P.J. Walker is expected to start under center while Will Grier serves as the backup. Stevens will be kept around in case of an emergency.
Tommy Stevens TE FA Tue 11/10/20 11:40 PM
Tommy Stevens
TE FA
Stevens was released from New Orleans' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
The 23-year-old failed to make the Saints' season-opening roster and remained with the organization on the practice squad, but he's now been let go. Stevens was a seventh-round pick during the 2020 draft out of Mississippi State.
Tommy Stevens TE FA Wed 9/9/20 10:51 PM
Tommy Stevens
TE FA
Stevens cleared waivers Sunday and signed with the Saints' practice squad, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie seventh-rounder is considered a run-blocking tight end after catching just 14 passes over four seasons at Mississippi State. While he was unable to secure a roster spot, and he could get promoted to the active roster if one of Jared Cook, Josh Hill or Adam Trautman are unavailable.
Tommy Stevens TE FA Sat 9/5/20 10:59 PM
Tommy Stevens
TE FA
Stevens was waived by the Saints on Saturday, Amie Just of Nola.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The former quarterback-turned-tight-end looked like he'd have a good shot of making the final roster due to his unique skillset, but that wasn't the case. Before joining the Saints, he drew some interest from Carolina.