Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Lynn Bowden

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Lynn Bowden

Discover the career path of Lynn Bowden, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Lynn Bowden Jr. is a professional football wide receiver currently playing for the DC Defenders in the UFL. He gained prominence as a college football player at the University of Kentucky, where he notably served as the team's starting quarterback during his junior year for seven games. Bowden was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Throughout his NFL career, he has been a member of the Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, and New Orleans Saints.

September 5, 2020: Traded to the Miami Dolphins

On September 5, 2020, Lynn Bowden Jr. was traded to the Miami Dolphins.

September 20, 2020: NFL Debut

On September 20, 2020, Lynn Bowden Jr. made his NFL debut against the Buffalo Bills.

2020: Drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders

In 2020, Lynn Bowden Jr. was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the third round of the NFL draft.

2020: Drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders as Running Back

In 2020, Lynn Bowden was drafted as a running back by the Las Vegas Raiders in the third round.

2020: Entered the 2020 NFL Draft

Lynn Bowden announced that he would enter the 2020 NFL draft after playing in Kentucky's bowl game.

2021: Traded to the Miami Dolphins

Lynn Bowden Jr. was traded along with a 2021 sixth round pick to the Miami Dolphins.

August 30, 2022: Waived by the Dolphins

On August 30, 2022, Lynn Bowden Jr. was waived by the Miami Dolphins.

September 1, 2022: Signed to Patriots' Practice Squad

On September 1, 2022, Lynn Bowden Jr. was signed to the practice squad of the New England Patriots.

January 31, 2023: Signed Reserve/Futures Contract with Patriots

On January 31, 2023, Lynn Bowden Jr. signed a reserve/futures contract with the New England Patriots.

May 10, 2023: Waived by the Patriots

On May 10, 2023, Lynn Bowden Jr. was waived by the New England Patriots.

June 15, 2023: Signed with the New Orleans Saints

On June 15, 2023, Lynn Bowden Jr. signed with the New Orleans Saints.

August 29, 2023: Waived by Saints, Re-signed to Practice Squad

On August 29, 2023, Lynn Bowden Jr. was waived by the New Orleans Saints but re-signed to the practice squad.

September 13, 2023: Signed to Saints' Active Roster

On September 13, 2023, Lynn Bowden Jr. was signed to the active roster of the New Orleans Saints.

December 31, 2024: Signed with DC Defenders

On December 31, 2024, Lynn Bowden signed with the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).