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Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / March 2
Former Chargers draft pick hints at retirement
Desmond King II was taken in the fifth round by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2017. The defensive back that played both safety and cornerback spent four years with the Chargers, totaling 213 tackles, 14 tackles for a loss, 7.5 sacks, 17 passes defended and four interceptions.
NFL News / Steelers Now / December 20
Ravens Elevate 2 Ex-Steelers for Saturday’s Game
The Baltimore Ravens have activated defensive back Desmond King and wide receiver Anthony Miller from the practice squad for Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / December 14
Ravens Activate Veteran DT From IR
The Baltimore Ravens have activated nose tackle Michael Pierce from injured reserve, clearing the way for him to make his return Sunday against the New York Giants.
Baltimore Ravens News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 14
Ravens Make Three Moves, Activate DT Michael Pierce
The Ravens announced on Saturday that they have activated DT Michael Pierce from injured reserve following a calf injury. Baltimore is also elevating CB Desmond King and LB William Kwenkeu for their upcoming matchup.
Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / November 21
New Ravens CB Ready to Play
Desmond King may be starting his time with the Baltimore Ravens on the practice squad, but he doesn't see it ending there. King, who the Ravens signed to the practice squad on Tuesday, brings eight years of NFL experience to a struggling secondary.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / November 19
Ravens to sign former All-Pro CB
The Ravens are still making moves in the secondary after the deadline.
NFL News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / November 19
Ravens Sign Former Texans CB
The Baltimore Ravens have dealt with issues in the secondary for pretty much the entire season now, so understandably, they're open to any and all options.
Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 19
Ravens Signing CB Desmond King To Practice Squad
According to Aaron Wilson, the Ravens are signing CB Desmond King to their practice squad. He’s another option to potentially help a beleaguered Baltimore secondary down the line this season. King, 29, was drafted in the fifth round out of Iowa by the Chargers in 2017.
NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 14
Texans Release Former Steelers CB
Amidst a roster shuffle on the Houston Texans' practice squad, the team announced that they have released former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Desmond King II.
Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 12
Texans Make Three Moves For Week 11, Cut CB Desmond King
The Houston Texans released veteran CB Desmond King and OT David Sharpe from their practice squad on Tuesday and re-signed DB D’Angel Ross to the unit,
Houston Texans News / Toro Times / October 22
4 Texans who could be moved at 2024 NFL trade deadline
With the 2024 NFL trade deadline approaching, contending teams such as the Houston Texans could be looking to add depth to positions of need. One target being mentioned for them is Greg Newsome II, of the Cleveland Browns.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 12
Familiar Face Re-Signs With Texans
In light of an injury to cornerback Jeff Okudah which leaves him placed on injured reserve, the Houston Texans make a set of moves to try and replace his impact.
Houston Texans News / Pro Football Talk / September 11
Texans put Jeff Okudah on injured reserve, sign Desmond King to practice squad 
The talented but oft-injured cornerback Jeff Okudah has once again had a season derailed by an injury. The Texans placed Okudah on injured reserve today after he suffered a hip injury in Week One.
Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 10
Desmond King No Longer Signing With Texans Practice Squad
It appears CB Desmond King had a change of heart and is no longer signing with the Texans practice squad, per the player himself. Aaron Wilson confirms King didn’t sign Houston’s offer. King, 29, was drafted in the fifth round out of Iowa by the Chargers in 2017.
Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 10
Texans Re-Signing CB Desmond King To Practice Squad
According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans are re-signing CB Desmond King to the practice squad. They’ll need to make a corresponding move from a group that currently includes: DE Solomon Byrd T Cameron Erving (Injured) FB Troy Hairston DT Marcus Harris WR Johnny Johnson III CB D’Angelo Ross T David Sharpe RB J.J.
Houston Texans News / Toro Times / August 30
3 reasons why the Houston Texans may have released Desmond King
Desmond King was one of the many names that were cut earlier in the week by the Houston Texans as they sought to get their roster down to the 53-man limit that the NFL has.
Houston Texans News / Toro Times / August 28
Jeff Okudah making the team over Desmond King will never sit right
The Houston Texans were all about the reclamation project this offseason. They went out and signed a bunch of guys who had a big year or two and fell off, or drafted high up on the roster and never panned out.
New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / August 28
Giants could claim versatile veteran cornerback off waivers
The Giants are poised to add a crucial secondary piece, possibly several, through waiver claims on Wednesday afternoon. In our last article, we discussed CJ Henderson, but now we shift our focus to Desmond King, who played last season with both the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / August 28
Roster Cuts: Identifying Potential Upgrades for Position Groups
The Dallas Cowboys completed their annual roster cuts, and some of the players released surprised fans. Alongside the Cowboys, every team in the NFL trimmed its rosters, resulting in the departure of several talented players.
Houston Texans News / Toro Times / June 26
Bleacher Report commits a false start when picking the Houston Texans' most important contract extension
There's no doubt that the Houston Texans are in a very advantageous and unique scenario. The team doesn't have any major players who are a year away from free agency.
Houston Texans News / Gridiron Heroics / June 26
Houston Texans: Desmond King Fires Bold Warning to NFL Ahead of Promising Campaign
The Houston Texans are on the rise. After missing out on the postseason for three straight years, the Texans made some noise last season, progressing all the way to the Divisional Round for the first time since 2019.
Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / March 9, 2024
Texans finalize deal with former All-Pro
The one-year deal will have a base value of $1.8M with the potential to max out at $2.2M.
Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 9, 2024
Texans Re-Signing CB Desmond King To One-Year, $1.8M Deal
Update: Aaron Wilson reports the Texans are finalizing a one-year, $1.8 million deal with a maximum value of $2.2 million. Aaron Wilson reports that the
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 13, 2024
Watch: Texans defender looks like he's breakdancing on Joe Flacco
Houston Texans CB Desmond King and Cleveland Browns QB Joe Flacco had an unintentional moment at the start of Super Wild Card Weekend.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / October 18, 2023
Steelers plan to trade or release veteran CB
The Steelers had some surprise roster movement Tuesday night when they announced they were planning to move on from a promising veteran.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 30, 2023
Addition of former All-Pro DB another reason to like Steelers in 2023
The Steelers added former All-Pro defensive back Desmond King on Wednesday, another win for the organization following a promising preseason.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 29, 2023
Steelers should add one of two recently released veterans to secondary
The Steelers have had a very aggressive offseason under general manager Omar Khan and that shouldn't change with two quality defenders back on the open market.
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