The Arizona Cardinals are hungry for USFL athletes. WR Kaden Davis, who played for the Michigan Panthers this season, is signing with the Cardinals ahead of training camp.
The Arizona Cardinals have officially signed former @USFLPanthers WR Kaden Davis, per @seanstellato & @AaronWilson_NFL.
cc: @USFLShadow pic.twitter.com/pbWXiEnwSU
— USFL Newsroom (@USFLNewsroom) July 25, 2023
Davis joined the Michigan Panthers mid-season. After signing, he saw limited reps on offense – but was an important piece on special teams, returning kicks and punts.
Kaden Davis finished the USFL 2023 season with eight receptions for 83 yards. In addition, he returned 12 kicks for a total of 311 yards, averaging 25.9 yards per return.
The Michigan Panthers saw quite a few changes offensively, especially down the stretch of the season. Davis played well when given an opportunity. Ultimately, the Panthers won the final game of the year, which allowed them to secure a postseason berth.
Welcome to the squad 8️⃣6️⃣‼️@KadenDavis23 | #LetsHunt 🐾 pic.twitter.com/Yp1WVGYt68
— Michigan Panthers (@USFLPanthers) May 12, 2023
Arizona has been quite aggressive in pursuing USFL players. Just yesterday, the team signed WR Davion Davis, and also worked out quite a few familiar names, including Generals’ LS Jordan Ober.
The Arizona Cardinals are working out LS Jordan Ober today, per source.
Ober most recently played for the New Jersey Generals in the #USFL, serving as one of the top long snappers in the league.
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) July 24, 2023
Now, Kaden Davis is headed back to the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals. Had it not been for the platform – and the national exposure – that the USFL provided him with, who knows if this opportunity would have come along.
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