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DeShawn Shead: Retiring from NFL
DeShawn Shead announced his retirement Friday and will transition into a coaching role with the Seahawks, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.Shead spent six seasons with the Seahawks, during which he played 54 games at safety and cornerback. The last time the 32-year-old saw the field was in 2019 with the Lions, a season in which he tallied 18 tackles and a forced fumble. The veteran will now aim to impart his defensive knowledge through his new coaching role.
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DeShawn Shead: Let go by Saints
The Saints waived DeShawn Shead on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.Shead just signed with the team Tuesday, but the Saints have more pressing needs on offense -- namely, wide receiver and fullback -- for the season finale. The 31-year-old last played for the Lions in 2018, recording 18 tackles and a forced fumble.
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Saints' DeShawn Shead: Gets deal with Saints
DeShawn Shead signed with New Orleans on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.With numerous injuries to its secondary, New Orleans could use Shead's versatility right now. He has yet to appear in an NFL game this season, however.
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DeShawn Shead: Done in Seattle
The Seahawks released DeShawn Shead on Friday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.Shead attempted to make the roster of the team of which he spent the first five years of his career, but failed to do so. A locker room favorite among teammates, the 31-year-old will now look to bring depth and a veteran presence to another team this season.
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Seahawks' DeShawn Shead: Rejoins Seahawks
DeShawn Shead signed a contract with the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.Shead spent the first five years of his career in Seattle before heading to Detroit last season, and he now finds his way back to the Pacific Northwest. The 31-year-old's familiarity with the team should certainly increase his odds of cracking the 53-man roster after he failed to latch on elsewhere earlier in free agency.
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Lions' DeShawn Shead: Placed on injured reserve
DeShawn Shead (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.Shead was already ruled out for the season finale, as this move simply creates roster space for the signing of cornerback Andre Chachere. James Agnew (knee) and Nevin Lawson (ankle) have been ruled out while Quandre Diggs (back) is questionable, potentially leaving the Detroit Lions secondary extraordinarily thin in experience.
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Lions' DeShawn Shead: Ruled out for Week 17
DeShawn Shead (knee) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.Shead will remain sidelined as he nurses a knee injury sustained during last week's loss to the Vikings. Marcus Cooper will slot in as the top backup to starting left cornerback Darius Slay versus Green Bay.
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Lions' DeShawn Shead: Exits game with knee injury
DeShawn Shead is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings due to a knee injury, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.As long as Shead remains sidelined, Marcus Cooper will serve as the top backup to starting left cornerback Darius Slay.
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Lions' DeShawn Shead: Will start Sunday
DeShawn Shead will start at cornerback for the Detroit Lions on Sunday against the Bears, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.Shead is drawing the start in place of Darius Slay (knee). Shead has played more than 14 snaps just twice this season, but he's likely in line for a significant role Sunday. He'll figure to see an uptick in snaps as long as Slay remains out.
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Lions' DeShawn Shead: Pens deal with Lions
DeShawn Shead signed a contract with the Detroit Lions on Wednesday.Shead has a history with the Lions, having agreed to a one-year deal, and spending training camp and the preseason with the club before being released Sept. 1. The veteran cornerback should serve as a depth option at the position for Detroit.