QUINTEZ CEPHUS NEWS

Joins Rams' practice squad The Rams signed Cephus to their practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Cephus failed to make the Texans' initial 53-man roster in late August, but he's found a new opportunity in Los Angeles. The veteran wideout's most recent in-game action came with the Lions in 2022, when he caught two passes for 15 yards across four contests. Cephus has a chance to be elevated to the Rams' active roster at some point, with Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (knee) both expected to miss significant time.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Texans The Texans waived Cephus on Tuesday.

Impact After being waived by the Bills in May, Cephus caught on with the Texans in mid-July before the start of training camp. He had been competing for a depth spot at wide receiver, and across four preseason games, he registered six catches on 10 targets for 40 yards. The 2020 fifth-round pick should garner some interest from teams in need of a wide receiver either on the active roster or practice squad.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Texans The Texans waived Cephus on Tuesday.

Impact After being waived by the Bills in May, Cephus caught on with the Texans in mid-July before the start of training camp. He had been competing for a depth spot at wide receiver, and across four preseason games, he registered six catches on 10 targets for 40 yards. The 2020 fifth-round pick should garner some interest from teams in need of a wide receiver either on the active roster or practice squad.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Texans sign former Lions WR Quintez Cephus The Houston Texans have signed free agent wide receiver Quintez Cephus, according to his agents.SportsTrust Advisors announced the deal on T...

JULY 17 • THESTATE.COM

Texans sign former Lions WR Quintez Cephus The Houston Texans have signed free agent wide receiver Quintez Cephus, according to his agents.SportsTrust Advisors announced the deal on T...

JULY 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lands in Houston Cephus agreed to terms Tuesday on a contract with the Texans, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Cephus spent time in Buffalo earlier this offseason, but he was cut by the Bills prior to the 2024 NFL Draft. The 2020 fifth-round pick briefly flashed during his time in Detroit, but he was then suspended the entire 2023 season for violating the league's gambling policy. Now, Cephus will compete for a depth role in Houston's crowded WR room, with all of Robert Woods, Noah Brown, John Metchie, Ben Skowronek and Xavier Hutchinson vying for end-of-roster gigs. At best, Cephus will likely be competing for a spot on the practice squad.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Bills address depth at safety by signing Dee Delaney to 1-year contract and cut receiver Cephus

The Buffalo Bills addressed their depth at safety by signing Dee Delaney to a one-year contract

MAY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bills sign WR Chase Claypool, DE Dawuane Smoot and LB Deion Jones to 1-year contracts

The Buffalo Bills have announced the signings of wide receiver Chase Claypool, defensive end Dawuane Smoot and linebacker Deion Jones to one-year contracts

MAY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspended Lions WR Jameson Williams says he wasn't aware of NFL rules on gambling he violated

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, suspended for the first six games of the season, said he was unaware of the NFL gambling polic...

MAY 25, 2023

Former UW receiver Quintez Cephus suspended by NFL indefinitely for gambling Former Wisconsin star receiver Quintez Cephus has been released by the Lions and suspended indefinitely by the NFL for gambling on NFL games

APRIL 21, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

NFL suspends five players for gambling policy violations

The NFL has suspended four Detroit Lions, including WR Jameson Williams, and one Washington Commander for violating gambling policy.

APRIL 21, 2023

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions shutting down Quintez Cephus for season, DeShon Elliott day-to-day Detroit Lions will 'recalibrate, respond' vs. Bears with NFL playoffs on line

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Detroit Lions' Quintez Cephus out for season; Jamaal Williams (leg) practices Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus, who suffered a foot injury in early October, has been placed on season-ending injured reserve.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Won't return in 2022 Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Wednesday that Cephus (foot) won't be activated and will remain on injured reserve for the rest of the 2022 season, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com...

Impact After being designated to return from IR on Dec. 7, Cephus' 21-day window will come to a close without the receiver regaining a spot on the 53-man roster. He appeared in four contests prior to landing on IR and will finish the 2022 campaign with two catches for 15 yards.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quintez Cephus headed back to season-ending IR Cephus was designated to return on Dec. 7th but his 21-day window ended without the WR being ready to play

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Detroit Lions' Quintez Cephus returns to practice; Amon-Ra St. Brown ninth in Pro Bowl vote Detroit Lions' Quintez Cephus returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since injuring his foot in an October loss to the Seattle Se...

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Ready to practice Detroit designated Cephus (foot) for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact The transaction opens up a 21-day window in which Cephus can be evaluated in practice before Detroit would have to add him back to the 53-man roster. Once he's ready to play, the 2020 fifth-round selection should work sparingly in the slot behind Amon-Ra St. Brown.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quintez Cephus Returns to Lions Practice Detroit Lions have started the practice clock of wideout Quintez Cephus.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Quintez Cephus Returns to Lions Practice Detroit Lions have started the practice clock of wideout Quintez Cephus.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Quintez Cephus Returns to Lions Practice Detroit Lions have started the practice clock of wideout Quintez Cephus.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions place Quintez Cephus on IR; sign two, promote two others off practice squad Detroit Lions predictions vs. New England Patriots: A close game, but in whose favor?

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Sent to IR The Lions placed Cephus (foot) on injured reserve Saturday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Cephus hurt his foot in last week's game against the Seahawks. He'll need to miss at least four games while on IR, but it's uncertain how soon he could be activated since Jameson Williams (knee) is expected to be ready to play in November.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions place Quintez Cephus on IR; sign two, promote two others off practice squad The Lions made a series of roster moves on Saturday, a day ahead of the team’s road game against the Patriots.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Detroit Lions sign AJ Parker, Maurice Alexander from practice squad; Quintez Cephus to IR The Detroit Lions signed CB AJ Parker and return man Maurice Alexander off the practice squad and placed WR Quintez Cephus on injured reserve.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Ruled out for Week 5 Cephus (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.

Impact Cephus suffered the foot injury during the team's Week 4 loss to the Seahawks and was unable to practice ahead of Week 5, so his lack of availability for Sunday isn't surprising. DJ Chark (ankle) has also been ruled out, while Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and Josh Reynolds (ankle) are questionable, so the Lions may be extremely limited at wideout for a second straight game, which should once again be beneficial for T.J. Hockenson.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE