Sterns was cut from the Eagles' practice squad Thursday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Sterns was added to Philadelphia's practice squad Wednesday after being cut Sept. 3, but the 2021 fifth-round pick has been let go for a second time. The safety will look to join a team in need of depth in the secondary.
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Caden Sterns: Back with Philadelphia
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The Eagles signed Sterns to the practice squad Wednesday.
Sterns was let go from Philadelphia's practice squad Sept. 3, but the 2021 fifth-round pick is back on the team's taxi squad. He'll provide the Eagles depth in secondary should he be elevated to the active roster.
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Caden Sterns: Cut by Eagles
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Sterns (knee) was waived from the Eagles' practice squad Tuesday.
Sterns suffered a knee injury in the preseason and ended up with the team's practice squad Wednesday. The safety will now have a chance to sign elsewhere ahead of the 2024 season.
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Caden Sterns: Waived with injury designation
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Sterns (knee) was waived by the Eagles with a failed physical designation Tuesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Sterns signed with the Eagles on Aug. 11 but quickly suffered a knee injury. If the safety clears waivers, he'll revert to a reserve list with Philadelphia, which will force him to miss at least the first four games of the 2024 season.
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Eagles' Caden Sterns: Tending to knee issue
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Sterns (knee) did not participate at practice Tuesday, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.
It's not clear when Sterns suffered the knee injury or how long it might keep him sidelined. Until he's able to return, rookie Andre' Sam could see increased opportunities at practice.
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Eagles' Caden Sterns: Signs with Philadelphia
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Sterns signed with the Eagles on Sunday.
The safety was waived with a failed physical designation by Carolina on Aug. 8. Sterns played in just one game for Denver last year, tearing his patellar tendon in Week 1. The 2021 fifth-round pick has played in just six contests over the past two seasons.
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Caden Sterns: Fails physical, let go by Carolina
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The Panthers waived Sterns (undisclosed) with a failed physical designation Thursday, Anthony Rizzuti of USA Today reports.
Sterns was claimed off waivers by the Panthers on Tuesday after being let go by the Broncos the day prior. However, the 2021 fifth-round pick is back on the market after failing his physical. Once healthy, Sterns will look to catch on with another team in need of depth in the secondary.
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Panthers' Caden Sterns: Headed to Carolina
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The Panthers claimed Sterns off waivers Tuesday, Kassidy Hill of the team's official site reports.
Sterns was waived by the Broncos on Monday, and it didn't take long for the 2021 fifth-round pick to find a new home. The concern for Sterns has been his inability to stay on the field in his three-year career. He tore the patellar tendon in his knee in Week 1 of 2023, and he played in just five regular-season games in 2022. When healthy, Sterns will provide valuable depth at safety behind starters Jordan Fuller and Xavier Woods.
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Caden Sterns: Cut by Denver
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The Broncos waived Sterns on Monday, Jon Heath of USA Today reports.
Denver was looking to deal Sterns after the 24-year-old missed 28 regular-season games over the past two seasons, but the team failed to find a trade partner and waived him instead. The Texas product has appeared in only 21 regular-season games across his three years in the NFL, recording 36 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, while also defending nine passes, with four interceptions. Expect Sterns to find a new home quickly, as he could be an enticing option for a team searching for a depth piece in the secondary.
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Broncos' Caden Sterns: Activated off PUP list
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Denver activated Sterns (knee) from the active/PUP list Sunday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Sterns has been working his way back from a torn patellar tendon in his knee that he sustained in Week 1 of last season. The 2021 fifth-round pick out of Texas has played in just six regular-season games over the last two seasons due to various injuries. In his rookie season, Sterns registered 28 tackles (22 solo), including 2.0 sacks, five passes defended and two interceptions across 15 regular-season games. Sterns will now be able to participate in practices and preseason games, and he's slated to serve as the Broncos' starting strong safety.
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Broncos' Caden Sterns: Still not close to healthy
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Coach Sean Payton said Thursday that Sterns (knee), who's on the active/PUP list, still needs some time to regain full health, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports.
Sterns suffered a torn patellar tendon in his knee last Week 1 and missed virtually all of the 2023 season. Ruptured patellar tendons are notoriously one of the toughest injuries to overcome in football. The Broncos signed veteran safety Brandon Jones in free agency and also have P.J. Locke as an experienced option on the back end should Sterns not be ready for the 2024 opener.
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Broncos' Caden Sterns: Moved to IR
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Sterns (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
Sterns suffered a torn patellar tendon in the season opener against the Raiders. The safety will be eligible to return from injured reserve after four weeks, but Sterns' injury is likely to be season-ending.
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Broncos' Caden Sterns: Season likely over
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Sterns is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the season after suffering a torn patellar tendon during a 17-16 loss to the Raiders on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Sterns needed to be carted off the field after suffering the injury and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Entering his third season, the Texas product was expected to play a more significant role in 2023. His absence could lead to increased roles for Delarrin Turner-Yell and JL Skinner at safety.
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Broncos' Caden Sterns: Back for OTAs
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Sterns (hip), who is bouncing back from injury, is holding his own throughout Broncos' OTAs, Chad Jensen of Sports Illustrated reports.
Sterns missed the final 12 games of the 2022 NFL season with the injury but has since had the offseason to move past the issue. He's been touted by All-Pro teammate, Justin Simmons, who told reporters that "Caden has looked really good... He's been taking care of his body really well." Expect the 2021 fifth-round pick to compete with veteran safety Kareem Jackson for a key safety role alongside Simmons under new head coach Sean Payton.
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Broncos' Caden Sterns: Out Sunday
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Sterns (hip) is inactive Sunday against the Jets, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Sterns was considered doubtful coming into the day, so his absence was expected. He'll work to return in Week 8 against the Jaguars.
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Broncos' Caden Sterns: Trending toward another absence
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Sterns (hip) is doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Sterns appeared to be trending toward a return with two limited practices to begin the week after he missed Monday's loss to the Chargers. However, he failed to take the field in any capacity Friday, leaving his status for Sunday in doubt. K'Waun Williams will be locked into a heavy workload against the Jets should Sterns be ruled out.
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Broncos' Caden Sterns: Tallies eight tackles
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Sterns recorded eight tackles (five solo) in Saturday's 42-15 loss to the Bills.
Sterns led the team in tackles Saturday, and the 22-year-old continues to make a case for securing the backup strong safety role behind Kareem Jackson. As a rookie in 2021, Sterns proved that he could make impact plays on defense. He'll look to build upon his promising start as a depth piece in the Broncos formidable secondary in 2022.
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Broncos' Caden Sterns: Exits COVID protocols
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Sterns was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Sterns spent eight days in COVID protocols. Now cleared to return, he should provide depth at safety and work on special teams Saturday against the Chiefs.
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Broncos' Caden Sterns: Lands on COVID-19 list
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The Broncos placed Sterns (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Sterns returned to the field Sunday after he missed the Broncos' Week 15 loss to the Bengals due to a shoulder injury. It's not yet clear whether the safety has tested positive for COVID-19 or whether he'll be available for Sunday's Week 17 matchup against the Chargers.
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Broncos' Caden Sterns: Will play Sunday
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Sterns (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Sterns missed Wednesday's practice before logging limited performances to close out the week. As a result, the Broncos won't be without one of their depth pieces in the secondary.
