Byron Cowart - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Inks deal with Washington The Commanders signed Cowart to a contract Tuesday.

Impact The Commanders hosted Cowart for a workout Monday, and the team liked what they saw out of the 2019 fifth-rounder, who spent most of last season on the Jets' injured reserve due to an ankle injury. Cowart last saw regular-season action in 2024 with the Bears, when he logged 26 tackles (14 solo), including 2.5 sacks, across 15 games.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders Add LB Curtis Jacobs After Signing DT Byron Cowart The Washington Commanders worked out eight defensive players on Monday. The team liked what it saw from defensive tackle Byron Cowart and si...

AUGUST 11 • SI.COM

Deadspin | Commanders add veteran Byron Cowart for depth on defensive line Deadspin | Commanders add veteran Byron Cowart for depth on defensive line

AUGUST 11 • DEADSPIN.COM

Washington Expected to Sign Byron Cowart After D.J. Davidson Retirement — Commanders Daily The Washington Commanders are not done making changes to the bottom of their roster, as reports from Ben Standig on Team 980 indicate the te...

AUGUST 11 • SI.COM

Works out with Washington The Commanders tried out Cowart (ankle) on Monday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Cowart spent the start of the 2025 season on the Jets' injured reserve list with an ankle injury before they waived him back in December, but he's now apparently back in football shape. The veteran is eligible to suit up immediately for any team willing to sign him ahead of the 2026 campaign.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Let go from injured reserve The Jets waived Cowart (ankle) from injured reserve Tuesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Cowart opened the regular season on injured reserve due to an ankle injury that he sustained in early August during training camp. He was competing for a starting spot on the Jets' defensive line, but the 2019 fifth-rounder has been let go by the team before having the opportunity to return to practice. It's unclear where Cowart is in his recovery from his injury, but once fully healthy, he would be in position to join a team in need of interior depth on the defensive line.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve The Jets placed Cowart (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday, Randy Lange and Eric Allen of the team's official site reports.

Impact Cowart missed all three of the Jets' preseason games due to an ankle injury that he suffered during training camp practice in early August. By being placed on IR prior to Tuesday's 4:00pm ET roster cut deadline, Cowart will be forced to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Jets. The 2019 fifth-round pick appeared in 15 regular-season games (including seven starts) for the Bears last year and posted 26 tackles (14 solo), including 2.5 sacks.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets cut 'YAC King' wide receiver Malachi Corley after rookie season marked by goal-line gaffe

The New York Jets have waived wide receiver Malachi Corley, a third-round pick last year

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Jets trade for nose tackle Phillips from Vikings, AP source says, after acquiring Briggs from Browns

A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the New York Jets have agreed to trade for veteran nose tackle Harrison Phillips from the Minnesota Vikings

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Jets bolster defensive line with trade for Browns' Jowon Briggs

The New York Jets have acquired defensive tackle Jowon Briggs from the Cleveland Browns in a trade that also involves draft picks

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Jets' Tyrod Taylor out for preseason after 'minor' knee surgery; Allen Lazard set to miss 2 weeks

New York Jets backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor is sidelined for the preseason after knee surgery

AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Aaron Glenn will play Justin Fields and the Jets' starters in the preseason opener against Packers

Justin Fields and the New York Jets' starters will play in the preseason opener against Green Bay on Saturday night

AUGUST 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Projected Jets defensive starter carted off after injury in practice New York Jets defensive tackle Byron Cowart was carted off the field with an ankle injury during Tuesday's practice. Cowart is projected to...

AUGUST 5, 2025 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Jets' Mason Taylor out at least a week with high ankle sprain; Tyrod Taylor dealing with knee injury

New York Jets rookie tight end Mason Taylor has a high ankle sprain that will keep him sidelined for at least a week

AUGUST 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Leaves practice early Cowart (ankle) left practice early Tuesday, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports

Impact Cowart exited practice due to an ankle injury on Tuesday. The 29-year-old spent 2023 on the Jets' practice squad and signed a one-year, $1.17 million contract in March to return after spending last season in Chicago, where he appeared in 15 games and tallied 26 tackles. He is expected to start at defensive tackle alongside Quinnen Williams.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Quinnen Williams leaves practice after tweaking calf, Braelon Allen sits out with sore knee

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams left practice early after tweaking his calf

JULY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

NFL journeyman Byron Cowart soaking in Jets opportunity to rewrite 'bust' status The Jets are the seventh NFL team for which the 29-year-old Florida native has worn a uniform. This is Cowart’s seventh season in the league...

JULY 29, 2025 • NYPOST.COM

Jets quarterback Justin Fields returns to team drills at training camp, 4 days after toe injury

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields returned to team drills Monday after dislocating a toe on his right foot last Thursday

JULY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Byron Cowart: Coach Glenn's Philosophy Aligns With Mine Watch Jets DL Byron Cowart speak with reporters following Monday's Training Camp practice.

JULY 28, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Why Did DL Byron Cowart Want to Join the Jets? Jets defensive lineman discusses his decision to join the Green & White during free agency.

MARCH 28, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

5 Things to Know About New Jets DL Byron Cowart Team reporter Caroline Hendershot breaks down the Jets' signing of former Bears, Colts and Patriots DL Byron Cowart.

MARCH 20, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets sign former Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi to bolster revamped D-line

The New York Jets signed defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi, who helped the Chiefs win three Super Bowls during his seven seasons in Kansas City

MARCH 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Jets announce several free agent signings, including WR Tyler Johnson and edge rusher Rashad Weaver

The New York Jets made six of their free agent signings official, including wide receiver Tyler Johnson and defensive lineman Rashad Weaver

MARCH 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Underrated Defensive Tackle Key To Jets' Free Agency Byron Cowart could be the kind of quality defensive tackle to pair with Quinnnen Williams.

MARCH 14, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Signed by Gang Green Cowart signed a contract with the Jets on Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After spending the entire 2023 season on the Jets' practice squad, Cowart played in 15 regular-season games (including seven starts) for the Bears in 2024 and finished with 26 tackles (14 solo), including a career-high 2.5 sacks. Cowart will use the offseason and training camp to compete for the second starting job at defensive tackle next to Quinnen Williams (hamstring).

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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