Devante Bond
Devante Bond is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oklahoma. He has also played for the Chicago Bears.Bond was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the sixth round, 183rd overall, in the 2016 NFL Draft. On September 23, 2016, he was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
On September 24, 2017, he made his NFL debut in a Week 3 game against Minnesota Vikings. On October 5, 2017, he recorded his first career tackle in a game against the New England Patriots.
On September 1, 2018, Bond was placed on injured reserve. On September 11, 2018, Bond was waived from the Buccaneers with an injury settlement. On October 17, 2018, Bond was re-signed by the Buccaneers.
On March 5, 2019, Bond re-signed with the Buccaneers. On October 15, 2019, Bond was released by the Buccaneers. He was suspended four weeks by the NFL for violating the league's performance-enhancing drugs policy on October 18, 2019. He was reinstated from suspension on November 12, 2019.Chicago Bears
On December 9, 2019, Bond was signed by the Chicago Bears.
On February 22, 2020, Bond re-signed with the Bears. He was released on July 26.
