Dee Virgin

Javaris Drequis Virgin (born October 29, 1993) is an American football cornerback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at West Alabama.

Dee Virgin
No. 38 – New England Patriots
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1993-10-29) October 29, 1993
Donalsonville, Georgia
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Donalsonville (GA) Seminole County
College:West Alabama
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2020
Tackles:12
Forced fumbles:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career

Houston Texans

Virgin signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2017.[1] He was waived by the Texans on September 6, 2017 and was re-signed to the practice squad.[2][3] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Texans on January 1, 2018.[4]

On September 1, 2018, Virgin was waived by the Texans.[5]

Detroit Lions

On September 2, 2018, Virgin was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.[6] On October 2, 2018, Virgin was waived by the Lions and was re-signed to the practice squad.[7][8] He was promoted to the active roster on December 22, 2018.[9]

Virgin re-signed with the Lions on April 21, 2020.[10] He was waived on September 5, 2020 and signed to the practice squad the next day.[11][12] He was elevated to the active roster on September 19 and November 25 for the team's weeks 2 and 12 games against the Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[13][14] Virgin was released on December 17, 2020.[15]

Los Angeles Rams

On December 22, 2020, Virgin signed with the practice squad of the Los Angeles Rams.[16] He was released on December 29, 2020.

New England Patriots

On January 1, 2021, Virgin was signed to the New England Patriots active roster.[17]

References
  1. "OFFICIAL: Texans sign 20 college free agents". HoustonTexans.com. May 12, 2017. Archived from the original on October 18, 2017. Retrieved May 29, 2017.
  2. "Transactions: Texans sign Marcus Burley". HoustonTexans.com. September 6, 2017. Archived from the original on September 9, 2017.
  3. "Transactions: Dee Virgin added to practice squad". HoustonTexans.com. September 8, 2017. Archived from the original on September 10, 2017.
  4. "Zach Conque, Dee Virgin among 10 signed to Texans reserve/futures contracts". USAToday.com. January 1, 2018.
  5. "TRANSACTIONS: Texans cut roster to 53". HoustonTexans.com. September 1, 2018.
  6. "Lions awarded OL Andrew Donnal and CB Dee Virgin via waivers". DetroitLions.com. September 2, 2018.
  7. "Lions waive CB Dee Virgin, opening up spot on 53-man roster". Lions Wire. USA Today. October 2, 2018.
  8. "Lions sign CB Cre'Von LeBlanc to active roster from practice squad". DetroitLions.com. October 6, 2018.
  9. "Lions place WR Bruce Ellington & S Charles Washington on reserve/injured". DetroitLions.com. December 22, 2018.
  10. "Lions re-sign exclusive rights free agents CB Mike Ford and CB Dee Virgin". DetroitLions.com. April 21, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  11. "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. September 5, 2020.
  12. "Lions establish practice squad". DetroitLions.com. September 6, 2020.
  13. Schlitt, Erik (September 19, 2020). "Lions elevate Kevin Strong and Dee Virgin to the active roster for Week 2". USAToday.com. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  14. "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. November 25, 2020. Retrieved December 31, 2020.
  15. Schlitt, Erik (December 17, 2020). "Lions sign veteran CB Tramaine Brock to practice squad, release CB Dee Virgin". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  16. DaSilva, Cameron (December 22, 2020). "Rams activate Nick Scott but place three others on reserve/COVID-19 list". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  17. "Patriots Sign DB Dee Virgin". Patriots.com. January 1, 2021.
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