Caushaud Lyons
No. 68, 99, 72, 71, 62, 74, 66, 97, 94, 91
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1993-01-03) January 3, 1993
Ellenwood, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:284 lb (129 kg)
Career information
High school:Woodland
(Stockbridge, Georgia)
College:Tusculum
Undrafted:2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Caushaud Lyons (born January 3, 1993) is a former American football defensive end. He played college football at Tusculum.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Lyons was signed by the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2015.[1] He was waived on September 5, 2015.[2]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Lyons was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 6, 2015.[3] He was released on September 30 and then re-signed to the practice squad on October 2.[4] On January 19, Lyons signed a futures contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[5]

On September 3, 2016, Lyons was released by the Steelers as part of final roster cuts.[6] The next day he was signed to the Steelers' practice squad.[7]

Tennessee Titans

On January 24, 2017, Lyons signed a futures contract with the Titans.[8] He was waived on June 13, 2017.[9]

Los Angeles Rams

On July 28, 2017, Lyons was signed by the Los Angeles Rams.[10] He was waived on August 22, 2017.[11]

Detroit Lions

On August 23, 2017, Lyons was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.[12] He was waived on September 2, 2017.[13]

Chicago Bears

On December 12, 2017, Lyons was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad.[14]

Minnesota Vikings

On January 9, 2018, Lyons was signed to the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad.[15] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 22, 2018.[16] He was waived on May 7, 2018.[17]

Denver Broncos (first stint)

On June 15, 2018, Lyons signed with the Denver Broncos.[18] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[19]

Washington Redskins

Lyons signed with the Washington Redskins' practice squad on September 3, 2018, but was waived the following day.[20][21]

Denver Broncos (second stint)

On November 27, 2018, Lyons was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad.[22] On January, 2, 2019, Lyons was re-signed to reserve/future contract.[23] He was waived on May 13, 2019.[24]

Houston Roughnecks

Lyons was drafted in the 9th round during phase three in the 2020 XFL Draft by the Houston Roughnecks.[25] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[26]

References

  1. Smith, Scott. "Bucs Add 13 Undrafted Free Agents". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  2. Auman, Greg (September 5, 2015). "Bucs trim to 53: Rookies Dye, Lyons among first cuts". TampaBay.com. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  3. "Steelers sign Jordan Todman; Claim Caushaud Lyons". Archived from the original on December 23, 2017. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  4. "Steelers promote linebacker Anthony Chickillo". Steelers.com. September 30, 2015. Archived from the original on December 26, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  5. "Steelers sign lineman Hubbard, fullback Nix to extensions". The Washington Post. Associated Press. January 19, 2016. ISSN 0190-8286. Archived from the original on January 30, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  6. Labriola, Bob (September 3, 2016). "Steelers cut to 53, trade for CB". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2017.
  7. "Steelers add 10 to practice squad". Steelers.com. September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on October 11, 2017.
  8. "Titans Sign DT Caushaud Lyons To Futures Deal". January 24, 2017.
  9. Wyatt, Jim (June 13, 2017). "Titans Add Cornerback, Linebacker to Roster". TitansOnline.com. Archived from the original on June 13, 2017. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
  10. Bodenrader, Mark (July 28, 2017). "Rams Sign DE Caushaud Lyons". TheRams.com. Archived from the original on April 7, 2018.
  11. Lago, Kristen (August 22, 2017). "Rams Sign DB Tyquwan Glass, OLB Willie Mays". TheRams.com.
  12. "Lions awarded DT Caushaud Lyons via waivers from the Rams". DetroitLions.com. August 23, 2017.
  13. "Lions establish 53-man roster". DetroitLions.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017.
  14. "Bears Sign LB Jonathan Anderson & DL Caushaud Lyons To Practice Squad". December 12, 2017.
  15. "Vikings Announce Practice Squad Moves". Vikings.com. January 9, 2018. Archived from the original on February 12, 2018.
  16. "Vikings Sign 6 to Reserve/Future Contracts". Vikings.com. January 22, 2018.
  17. "Vikings Sign 4 Players Following Rookie Minicamp". Vikings.com. May 7, 2018. Archived from the original on May 7, 2018.
  18. "Broncos sign Bo Bower, Caushaud Lyons, Antonio Simmons". DenverBroncos.com. June 15, 2018.
  19. DiLalla, Aric (September 1, 2018). "Broncos trim roster to 53 players". DenverBroncos.com.
  20. Homler, Ryan. "Redskins Finalize Practice Squad Before Start Of Regular Season". Redskins.com. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  21. "9/4: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  22. Swanson, Ben (November 27, 2018). "Broncos promote Temarrick Hemingway to active roster, place Jeff Heuerman on injured reserve, sign three to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
  23. Swanson, Ben (January 2, 2019). "Broncos sign 10 players to future contracts". DenverBroncos.com.
  24. DiLalla, Aric (May 13, 2019). "Broncos sign four players as OTAs begin". DenverBroncos.com.
  25. "DEFENSIVE FRONT SEVEN DRAFT TRACKER". XFL.com. October 14, 2019.
  26. Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
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