Jack Sanborn - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Returning to Chicago The Bears signed Sanborn to a one-year deal on Wednesday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN reports

Impact Sanborn is returning to Chicago, where he spent the first three years of his career before signing with the Cowboys for the 2025 campaign. The 25-year-old has seemingly recovered from the groin injury that landed him on Dallas' injured reserve last November and will likely serve a depth role with the Bears during the upcoming campaign.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Sanborn pumped to rejoin hometown Bears The chance to return home for a second stint with the Bears was something linebacker and Lake Zurich native Jack Sanborn “couldn’t pass up.”

MARCH 18 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears bring back linebacker Jack Sanborn for second stint with 1-year contract

The Chicago Bears have brought back Jack Sanborn for a second stint, signing the Chicago-area linebacker to a one-year contract

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Former Cowboys LBs Logan Wilson, Jack Sanborn make decisions on future Former Cowboys linebackers Logan Wilson and Jack Sanborn have made decisions on their respective football futures.

MARCH 18 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

HE'S BACK! Jack Sanborn Has Re-Signed with the Chicago Bears After a one-year stay with the Dallas Cowboys, popular linebacker Jack Sanborn has re-signed with the Chicago Bears.

MARCH 18 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Chicago Bears sign Sanborn and Lynch The Chicago Bears on Wednesday announced that the club has signed linebacker Jack Sanborn to a one-year deal and defensive lineman James Lyn...

MARCH 18 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Fast Facts: Jack Sanborn The Bears on Wednesday announced the return of linebacker Jack Sanborn, a Chicagoland native who played for his hometown team from 2022-24....

MARCH 18 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Cowboys release linebacker Logan Wilson, ending his brief tenure after trade with Bengals

The Cowboys released linebacker Logan Wilson on Friday, ending his brief Dallas tenure following an in-season trade that did little to boost one of the NFL’s worst defenses

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Ends campaign on IR Sanborn (groin) played in six games in 2025 before ending the season on injured reserve. He totaled 34 tackles and one defensed pass when healthy.

Impact Sanborn joined the Cowboys on a one-year deal last March and began the campaign as a starter, logging 32 tackles over his first four games. However, he suffered a concussion Week 5 against the Jets, missed Week 6 against Carolina, and then was limited to special teams Week 7 against Washington before hurting his groin and landing on IR. Sanborn was never able to make it back on the field, nor was he designated to return. He's slated to be a free agent.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys' top DC candidate could revive this forgotten linebacker's career Jack Sanborn may get the lifeline he needs if Jim Leonhard gets hired as the Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator.

JANUARY 20 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Cowboys' failed Matt Eberflus project now has perfect excuse to come to an end Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus brought in Jack Sanborn from Chicago, but it looks like that project is all but over at this poi...

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Shifts to IR Sanborn (groin) was placed on the injured reserve list Monday.

Impact Sanborn had already been ruled out for Monday night's matchup against the Cardinals, but he'll now be forced to miss Dallas' next four games after being placed on IR. The Wisconsin product appeared in six games prior to injury, recording 34 total tackles and one pass defended. Expect Shemar James to operate as the Cowboys' top middle linebacker while Sanborn is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missing second straight Sanborn (groin) has been ruled ahead of Monday's game against the Cardinals, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sanborn will be in for his second consecutive absence after being unable to practice in any capacity throughout the week. He was supplanted as a starting linebacker in Week 5, though he still contributes some defensive snaps as well as on special teams.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still working through groin injury Sanborn (groin) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sanborn was unable to play against the Broncos this past Sunday due to a groin injury, which he appeared to pick up on gameday. The injury prevented him from practicing Thursday, and he'll need to return to practice in at least a limited capacity over the next two days in order to have a chance at playing against Arizona on Monday.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inconsistent Cowboys don't make much of a case for a quick fix at the trade deadline

The Dallas Cowboys aren't making much of a case for a quick fix at the trade deadline

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play due to groin injury Sanborn was added to the Cowboys' injury report due to a groin injury, and he has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact It's unclear when Sanborn sustained the injury, as he was not listed on the Cowboys' injury report during Week 8 prep. However, the injury is severe enough for the fourth-year tight end to not suit up against Denver. With Sanborn set to be inactive and DeMarvion Overshown (knee) still on the reserve/PUP list, Damone Clark will serve as the Cowboys' lone reserve linebacker on the active roster behind Marist Liufau, Shemar James and Kenneth Murray.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Loses role Sanborn did not record a tackle in Sunday's 44-22 win over the Commanders.

Impact Sanborn returned from a one-game absence caused by a concussion, but he did not regain his role as a starter in the middle of the defense. Instead, Shemar James and Kenneth Murray served as the Cowboys' primary linebackers. Sanborn did not record a defensive snap, but he did play six on special teams.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play vs. Washington Sanborn (concussion) does not have an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sanborn was a full participant in the last two practices of the week. The 25-year-old linebacker has cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's NFC East bout, and his return will mean less snaps on defense for Marist Liufau. Sanborn logged 34 tackles (16 solo) and one pass defense through the first five games of the season prior to his injury.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice Thursday Sanborn (concussion) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sanborn has now progressed from a limited participant Wednesday to a full go Thursday, but it's unclear if he's cleared concussion protocol quite yet. The linebacker will look to log another full practice Friday ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Commanders.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to limited practice Sanborn (concussion) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact This is a step in a positive direction for Sanborn, who didn't practice at all last week and missed this past Sunday's game against Carolina. However, the fourth-year linebacker will need to clear concussion protocol in order to be eligible to suit up in Week 7 against Washington. Sanborn was hurt in the first half of the game against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 5.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Carolina Sanborn (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Clarence Hill Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Sanborn was unable to practice this past week and will remain in the league's concussion protocol. His next opportunity to play will be Week 7 against the Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 19, though he'll have to return to practice in at least a limited capacity next week to have a chance at returning. Shemar James is the top candidate to start at middle linebacker in Sanborn's absence.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable Thursday Sanborn (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Sanborn suffered a concussion in Week 5 against the Jets, and he has now opened the week unavailable at each of the team's first two practices of the week. If Sanborn is unable to go Sunday against the Panthers, Shemar James would stand to draw a start at middle linebacker in Week 6.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Sanborn (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sanborn entered concussion protocol after taking a hit to the head during the Cowboys' Week 5 win over the Jets. The fourth-year linebacker would have to return to practice this week and be cleared from the league's protocol by an independent neurologist in order to play against the Panthers on Sunday. Rookie fifth-rounder Shemar James logged 15 tackles in Week 5 and would be in line to start against Carolina if Sanborn is not cleared to play.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys dominate Jets 37-22 behind Prescott's 4 TD passes, two 90-yard scoring drives

Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes, leading the Dallas Cowboys to a 37-22 victory over the New York Jets

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't return vs. NYJ Sanborn has been diagnosed with a concussion and will not return Sunday against the Jets, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Sanborn went to the locker room with medical staff in the first half after taking a hit to the head, where he was diagnosed with a concussion after undergoing tests. Marist Liufau and Shemar Jones will see more work on defense for the second half in Sanborn's absence.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Bears bring back linebacker Jack Sanborn for second stint with 1-year contract

Cowboys release linebacker Logan Wilson, ending his brief tenure after trade with Bengals

Inconsistent Cowboys don't make much of a case for a quick fix at the trade deadline

Cowboys dominate Jets 37-22 behind Prescott's 4 TD passes, two 90-yard scoring drives