American football player (born 1994)
David Rivers (born July 23, 1994) is an Americanfootball cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football atYoungstown State .
Professional career [ edit ] Rivers signed with theGreen Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.[ 1] [ 2]
On July 30, 2017, Rivers was signed by theNew York Jets .[ 3] [ 4]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers [ edit ] On September 19, 2017, Rivers was signed to theTampa Bay Buccaneers ' practice squad.[ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8]
On December 5, 2017, Rivers was signed to theMiami Dolphins ' practice squad.
[ edit ] On December 20, 2017, Rivers was signed by the Buccaneers off the Dolphins' practice squad.[ 9]
On August 8, 2018, Rivers was waived/injured by the Buccaneers and placed on injured reserve.[ 10] [ 11] [ 12]
On May 24, 2019, the Buccaneers waived Rivers.[ 13]
[ edit ] On July 23, 2019, Rivers was signed by the Miami Dolphins.[ 14] [ 15]
Rivers was drafted in the 3rd round during phase four in the2020 XFL draft by theNew York Guardians .[ 16]
St. Louis BattleHawks [ edit ] On January 17, 2020, Rivers was traded to theSt. Louis BattleHawks , along with offensive tackleBrian Wallace , in exchange for offensive linemenDejon Allen andAvery Young .[ 17] [ 18]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers [ edit ] Rivers signed with theWinnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL on July 9, 2021.[ 19]
New Jersey Generals [ edit ] Rivers was selected in the 10th round of the2022 USFL draft by theNew Jersey Generals .[ 20]
On April 26, 2023, Rivers signed with theMontreal Alouettes of theCanadian Football League (CFL).[ 21] [ 22]
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