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• Deven Thompkins: Returns to practice squad

  Rotowire Oct 12, 2026

  Thompkins reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log. Thompkins was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 45-17 loss to the Patriots, ultimately reeling in his only target for eight yards while playing 13 of the team's 60 offensive snaps. The wide receiver also added three kick returns for 80 yards and an 18-yard punt return in the defeat. If Jalen Nailor (concussion) remains unavailable in Week 6 versus the Bills, there's a good chance that Thompkins is elevated again.

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• Raiders' Deven Thompkins: Brought up from practice squad

  Rotowire Oct 10, 2026

  The Raiders elevated Thompkins from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday. Jalen Nailor (concussion) won't play against the Patriots on Sunday, so the Raiders added depth to their wide receiver group by bringing Thompkins up from the practice squad. Thompkins also has experience as a returner, so he could contribute on special teams if he's active for Sunday's game.

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• Deven Thompkins: Signed to Vegas' practice squad

  Rotowire Sep 1, 2026

  The Raiders signed Thompkins to the practice squad Monday. Thompkins joined the Raiders in late July and appeared in all three preseason games. He logged four catches (on six targets) for 33 yards and contributed on special teams as a returner, recording 25 yards on four punt returns and 198 yards on seven kickoff returns. He was released by the Raiders on Sunday, but Thompkins will stick around on the practice squad and could be elevated to the active roster if the team needs another pass catcher or returner.

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• Raiders' Deven Thompkins: Signs with Las Vegas

  Rotowire Jul 27, 2026

  Thompkins signed with the Raiders on Monday. The wide receiver appeared in seven games and on 22 offensive snaps for Atlanta last season. Thompkins has 30 catches for 166 yards and one touchdown across four NFL campaigns, including playoffs. He likely stands on the fringe of the roster competition in Las Vegas.

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• Deven Thompkins: Let go by Bills

  Rotowire Jul 14, 2026

  Buffalo released Thompkins on Tuesday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports. The Bills let go of Thompkins to make room for new depth wideout Quentin Skinner, who was claimed off waivers from the Jets on Tuesday. Thompkins suited up for seven regular-season games with the Falcons in 2025 and look to catch on in a depth role elsewhere.

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• Falcons' Deven Thompkins: Signs with active roster

  Rotowire Dec 6, 2025

  The Falcons signed Thompkins to the active roster Saturday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports. To make room for the signing, safety DeMarcco Hellams (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve. Thompkins was elevated twice this season, once for Week 6 against the Bills and last Sunday against the Jets. The wide receiver played just nine offensive snaps between the two outings, catching both of his targets for 23 total yards. Like Hellams, the 25-year-old Thompkins is primarily a special teams player and will likely fill that role for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

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• Falcons' Deven Thompkins: Back to practice squad

  Rotowire Dec 1, 2025

  Thompkins reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log. Thompkins was elevated to the Falcons' active roster for a second straight game due to the absence of Drake London (knee). Thompkins played just nine of 69 offensive snaps during the Falcons' 27-24 loss to the Jets on Sunday, but he made the most of his limited playing time as he caught both of his targets for 23 yards while adding a five-yard rush. He also played five snaps on special teams and turned three kickoff returns into 63 yards. Thompkins is eligible to be elevated from Atlanta's practice squad once more this season, and that could come as soon as Week 14 against the Seahawks this Sunday if London is not cleared to return.

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• Falcons' Deven Thompkins: Elevated to active roster

  Rotowire Nov 29, 2025

  The Falcons elevated Thompkins from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Jets, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports. Thompkins will provide additional depth at receiver, as Drake London (knee) is out again. This could be the 25-year-old's second appearance of the season, and the team will be able to elevate him just one more time going forward.

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• Deven Thompkins: Reverts to practice squad

  Rotowire Oct 15, 2025

  Thompkins reverted to Atlanta's practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's official transactions report. Thompkins was elevated for Monday's win over the Bills, in which he played three snaps on special teams. The Falcons will have the option of elevating Thompkins for game action up to two more times over the course of the season.

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• Panthers' Deven Thompkins: Expected to operate as top returner

  Rotowire Dec 15, 2024

  Thompkins will serve as the Panthers' top return man during Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports. With Raheem Blackshear (chest) unavailable, Thompkins' role is set to increase. Thompkins totaled 327 kick-return and 234 punt-return yards for the Buccaneers last season, and he had 46 kick-return and 15 punt-return yards in place of Blackshear last week.

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• Panthers' Deven Thompkins: Records short reception in loss

  Rotowire Dec 11, 2024

  Thompkins played 11 of the Panthers' 71 snaps on offense and hauled in his lone target for a seven-yard reception in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Eagles. Thompkins also contributed in the return game for the first time all season, bringing back two kickoffs for 46 yards and one punt for 15 yards. The increased involvement on special teams came after Raheem Blackshear (chest) exited early with an injury that could affect his availability for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, but the Panthers could choose to use the newly signed Velus Jones as their return man over Thompkins if Blackshear isn't available. Meanwhile, Thompkins' role on offense will likely remain muted with fellow receivers Adam Thielen, Xavier Legette, Jalen Coker (quadricep) and David Moore comfortably ahead of him on the depth chart.

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• Panthers' Deven Thompkins: Signed to Panthers' active roster

  Rotowire Nov 23, 2024

  Carolina signed Thompkins from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports. Thompkins will fill the spot on the Panthers' 53-man roster that was vacated by Miles Sanders, who was placed on injured reserve Saturday due to an ankle injury. Thompkins has played 14 snaps on offense across two regular-season games and rushed for minus-2 yards on one carry in Week 9 against the Saints.

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• Panthers' Deven Thompkins: Elevated for Week 10

  Rotowire Nov 10, 2024

  The Panthers elevated Thompkins from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports. Thompkins will be elevated for a second straight game and will be on the Panthers' active roster for Sunday's game against the Giants. Thompkins played eight snaps on offense in Week 8 against the Saints and turned his lone carry into minus-2 yards.

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• Deven Thompkins: Reverts to practice squad

  Rotowire Nov 4, 2024

  Thompkins reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log. The wide receiver was elevated for Sunday's 23-22 win over the Saints and played on eight of 53 offensive snaps, recording one carry for minus-2 yards. David Moore (46 snaps), Xavier Legette (44 snaps), Jalen Coker (24 snaps) and Jonathan Mingo (15 snaps) all played more than Thompkins in the first game since Carolina traded Diontae Johnson and with Adam Thielen (hamstring) still on injured reserve. Thompkins caught 22 passes for 115 yards and a touchdown across 2022 and 2023 with Tampa Bay.

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• Deven Thompkins: Gets another opportunity

  Rotowire Sep 30, 2024

  Thompkins (hamstring) signed with the Panthers' practice squad Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports. Thompkins joined Carolina in July after being waived by Tampa Bay. However, he suffered a hamstring injury that ultimately led to him receiving an injury settlement with the team and being let go. Now healthy, the Utah State product will receive a second chance with the Panthers and bolster the organizational depth at wide receiver.

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• Panthers' Deven Thompkins: Reverts to IR

  Rotowire Aug 12, 2024

  Thompkins (hamstring) reverted to the Panthers' injured reserve list Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Thompkins signed with Carolina in July but was waived/injured Sunday due to a lingering hamstring issue. He's since cleared waivers and will miss the entire 2024 season unless he and the Panthers reach an injury settlement.

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• Deven Thompkins: Waived by Carolina

  Rotowire Aug 11, 2024

  Thompkins (hamstring) was waived/injured by the Panthers on Sunday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports. The wide receiver can be claimed by another team until Monday morning. If he goes unclaimed, he will revert to injured reserve and would need to reach an injury settlement with Carolina to play this season. Thompkins signed with the Panthers in late July after getting waived with an injury settlement by the Buccaneers in June.

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• Panthers' Deven Thompkins: Inks deal with Carolina

  Rotowire Jul 25, 2024

  Thompkins (hamstring) signed with the Panthers on Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports. The Buccaneers waived Thompkins with an injury settlement in early June, and now that he's past his hamstring issue, the third-year wide receiver has decided to follow his former offensive coordinator, Dave Canales, to Carolina. Thompkins has served primarily as a return man during his time in the NFL, so he'll likely be competing with Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Raheem Blackshear for the the Panthers' top kick and punt returner spots as the offseason progresses.

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• Buccaneers' Deven Thompkins: Placed on injured reserve

  Rotowire Jun 4, 2024

  Thompkins (hamstring) reverted to IR on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Thompkins will now likely miss the 2024 campaign with his shift to injured reserve. However, if he can reach an injury settlement with the Buccaneers, he'd be free to find an opportunity elsewhere once he can prove himself healthy.

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• Deven Thompkins: Waived with injury designation

  Rotowire May 30, 2024

  The Buccaneers waived Thompkins (undisclosed) with an injury designation Thursday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports. Thompkins was re-signed to a one-year deal with Tampa Bay in March after appearing in all 17 of its regular-season contests and two postseason games in 2023, but he's now dealing with an apparent injury that could sideline him for the season. If the wide receiver clears waivers, he'll likely revert to the Buccaneers' injured reserve ahead of the 2024 campaign.

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