Quintez Cephus Might Be Done in the NFL — And It’s Kinda His Own Fault
Remember Quintez Cephus? The wide receiver the Lions grabbed in the 5th round back in 2020? Well, it looks like his NFL journey might be over — and not with a bang, but with a quiet June release from the Rams.
It’s not exactly shocking. Cephus was already on the fringe, fighting for either a practice squad slot or the very bottom of the roster. The Rams clearly didn’t see enough to keep him around. And this isn’t his first bounce from a team.
His rookie year in Detroit actually had some promise — he caught a 49-yard bomb from Stafford and looked like he might carve out a nice role. But then injuries hit. A lot of them. And just when you’d think he’d focus on rehab and a comeback? Nope. He got busted for breaking the NFL’s gambling rules and was suspended indefinitely.
Detroit didn’t waste time — they cut him loose. Since then, he’s had short, uneventful stints with the Texans and Bills. Neither team gave him a real shot at regular-season action, which says a lot.
At this point, it’s unclear whether injuries, the suspension, or just plain lack of performance are to blame — probably a mix of all three. But one thing’s clear: that 2020 rookie season was the last time he looked like a legit NFL player.
Getting cut by the Rams this early in the offseason? That’s not just a red flag. That’s the kind of thing that usually spells “end of the road.”
In the end, Cephus had talent, sure. But in a league where focus and discipline matter just as much? He made one too many mistakes — and it might have cost him everything.
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