Kenneth Durden
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 Durden with the Montreal Alouettes in 2022 | |
| Tucson Sugar Skulls | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | May 16, 1992 Valdosta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Valdosta (GA) Lowndes |
| College: | Youngstown State |
| Undrafted: | 2016 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Kenneth Durden (born May 16, 1992) is an American professional football defensive back for the Tucson Sugar Skulls of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He played college football for the South Florida Bulls and Youngstown State. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2016.[1]
College career
[edit]South Florida
[edit]Durden originally committed to South Florida where he played there for only three years before transferring to Youngstown State.[2]
Youngstown State
[edit]Durden transferred to Youngstown State and played until he became eligible for the 2016 NFL draft.[3]
Professional career
[edit]Oakland Raiders
[edit]Durden signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2016.[4] He was waived by the Raiders on September 3, 2016, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[5][6] After spending the entire 2016 season on the practice squad, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Raiders on January 9, 2017.[7]
On September 2, 2017, Durden was waived by the Raiders.[8]
Tennessee Titans (first stint)
[edit]On September 5, 2017, Durden was signed to the Tennessee Titans' practice squad.[9] He was released on October 3, 2017.[10]
New York Giants
[edit]On June 11, 2018, Durden signed with the New York Giants.[11] He was waived on July 11, 2018, but was re-signed on July 29.[12] He was waived again on August 3, 2018.[13]
Tennessee Titans (second stint)
[edit]On August 11, 2018, Durden signed with the Titans.[14] He made the Titans opening 53-man roster on September 1, 2018, but was waived on September 15, 2018, but was re-signed three days later.[15][16] He was waived on December 1, 2018, and re-signed to the practice squad.[17] On December 18, 2018, after an injury to Logan Ryan, Durden was once again added to the active roster.[18]
On August 31, 2019, Durden was waived by the Titans.[19] On November 26, 2019, Durden was signed to the Titans practice squad.[20] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Titans on January 23, 2020.
On September 5, 2020, Durden was waived by the Titans.[21]
Montreal Alouettes (first stint)
[edit]On March 9, 2022, Durden signed with the Montreal Alouettes.[22] He played in seven regular season games in 2022 where he had 18 defensive tackles.[23] On April 18, 2023, Durden was released by the Alouettes.[24]
Massachusetts Pirates (first stint)
[edit]On July 6, 2023, Durden was signed by the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League.[25]
Montreal Alouettes (second stint)
[edit]Durden was signed to the Alouettes' practice roster on October 4, 2023. He was released on November 20, 2023.[26]
Massachusetts Pirates (second stint)
[edit]Durden re-signed with the Pirates for the 2024 season.[27]
Tucson Sugar Skulls
[edit]The Pirates traded him to the Tucson Sugar Skulls on April 23, 2024.[28]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kenneth Durden Transactions: Signings, Trades & more". FoxSports.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ^ "Former USF Starting CB and Suspended Kenneth Durden Transferring". southflorida.247sports.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ^ "Durden transfers to Youngstown State". The Oracle. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ^ "Oakland Raiders Announce Undrafted Free Agent Signings". Raiders.com. May 10, 2016. Archived from the original on August 19, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ^ "Oakland Raiders Announce Transactions". Raiders.com. September 3, 2016. Archived from the original on August 27, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ^ "Raiders Announce Practice Squad Signings". Raiders.com. September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on September 9, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ^ "Raiders Announce Reserve/Future Signings". Raiders.com. January 9, 2017. Archived from the original on September 9, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ^ "Raiders Announce Transactions". Raiders.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on December 9, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
- ^ Morris, Jimmy (September 5, 2017). "Titans add Kenneth Durden to the practice squad". MusicCityMiracles.com.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (October 3, 2017). "Titans Add Free Agent QB Brandon Weeden". TitansOnline.com. Archived from the original on December 7, 2017.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (June 11, 2018). "Giant sign DB Kenneth Durden, T Jarron Jones; waive Tyler Howell". Giants.com.
- ^ "Giants place Sam Beal on IR, re-sign Kenneth Durden". Giants Wire. USA Today.com. July 29, 2018.
- ^ "Giants sign CB Leonard Johnson, waive CB Kenneth Durden". Giants Wire. USA Today. August 4, 2018.
- ^ "Titans Add Two Defensive Backs, and Waive Two, Including Joseph Este". TitansOnline.com. August 11, 2018.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (September 15, 2018). "Titans Promote T Tyler Marz from Practice Squad to Active Roster". TitansOnline.com.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (September 18, 2018). "Titans Add RB Dalyn Dawkins, CB Kenneth Durden While Waiving LB Aaron Wallace". TitansOnline.com.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (December 1, 2018). "Titans Promote DB Joshua Kalu, Waive DB Kenneth Durden". TitansOnline.com. Archived from the original on December 2, 2018. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (December 18, 2018). "Titans Promote CB Kenneth Durden, and Place CB Logan Ryan on Injured Reserve". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 31, 2019). "Roster Moves: Titans Trim Roster to 53 Players While Also Trading WR Taywan Taylor to Browns". TitansOnline.com.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (November 26, 2019). "Titans Promote OLB Derick Roberson, DB Kareem Orr to 53-Man Roster; Place OLB Cameron Wake, DB Chris Milton on Injured Reserve". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (September 5, 2020). "Roster Moves: Titans Trim Roster to 53 Players". TennesseeTitans.com.
- ^ Moraitis, Mike (March 9, 2022). "Ex-Titans DB Kenneth Durden signs with CFL's Alouettes". USAToday.com. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ "Kenneth Durden". Montreal Alouettes. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". goifl.com. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Kenneth Durden". footballdb.com. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Moninghoff, Mick (March 23, 2024). "Pirates Re-sign DB Kenneth Durden". masspiratesfootball.com. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "Transactions". goifl.com. Retrieved June 26, 2024.