Jalen Dalton - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Headed to Dallas The Cowboys signed Dalton (undisclosed) to the practice squad Wednesday, per The Dallas Morning News.

Impact Dalton is looking to make an NFL comeback after spending the last two years playing in the XFL and UFL. He signed with the Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2019, but it wasn't until 2022 with the Falcons that Dalton saw his first NFL regular-season action, during which he registered 13 tackles (eight solo) across seven games. Defensive tackle Phil Hoskins was let go from the Cowboys' practice squad in a corresponding move.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons Ex Jalen Dalton Claimed by NFC South Rival After Being Waived The Atlanta Falcons waived the defensive lineman on Wednesday, and he found a new home in the NFC South.

JUNE 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Avoids injury report Wednesday Dalton (toe) was not listed on the Falcons' injury report Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dalton was sidelined for Atlanta's past two games with a toe injury, though he's now ready to go again following the team's Week 14 bye. The backup nose tackle has recorded seven tackles while playing 71 of his 98 snaps on defense over four appearances this season. Dalton should provide additional depth behind starter Abdullah Anderson during Sunday's divisional matchup against New Orleans.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injury report: Announcing status of Chuma Edoga, Arnold Ebiketie, Jalen Dalton as practice prep begins for Saints Ebiketie, Dalton were full participants on Wednesday afternoon

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Returning this week Dalton (toe) will return to practice this week, according to head coach Arthur Smith, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Dalton hasn't played since Week 11, but he should return to face the Saints on Sunday. He was able to close out Week 14 prep with back-to-back limited practices, which has the 25-year-old trending in the right direction. His return will help bolster the depth of the Falcons' defensive line.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Changes could be coming for struggling Falcons after bye

No one’s job is safe for the struggling Atlanta Falcons

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Sidelined again for Week 13 Dalton (toe) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Though Dalton upgraded from a non-participant in Wednesday's practice to limited activity during both of Thursday's and Friday's sessions due to a toe injury, he'll ultimately miss his second consecutive contest while tending to the same concern. In his absence, Jaleel Johnson could potentially take on additional snaps behind starter Abdullah Anderson.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially inactive Dalton (toe) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Washington, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Dalton was deemed doubtful due to a toe injury, so it's not surprising to see him unavailable. In his absence, Jaleel Johnson and Timmy Horne will be the only backup defensive linemen behind Matt Dickerson, Abdullah Anderson and Grady Jarrett.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to face Commanders Dalton (toe) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Dalton appears to have suffered the injury during the Falcons' Week 11 win over the Bears, when he recorded one tackle. He began the week with a limited session but has failed to practice on the two subsequent days. That leaves him unlikely to suit up, potentially leaving Atlanta thin across the defensive line.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons leading rusher Patterson to play against Chargers

The Atlanta Falcons have bolstered their backfield for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers by activating running back Cordarrelle Patterson from injured reserve

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Back in Atlanta The Falcons signed Dalton to their practice squad Tuesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Impact Dalton spent time with the Falcons throughout training camp and the preseason in 2022, but he suffered an apparent leg injury during the team's second exhibition versus the Jets, which eventually led to an injury settlement in late-August. However, Dalton's return to Atlanta's practice squad indicates he's moved on from the leg injury, and he'll now serve as an emergency depth option for the team's defensive line.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons sign OL Harrison, DL Dalton after minicamp tryouts

The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive lineman Jalen Dalton and offensive lineman Jonotthan Harrison to one-year contracts

JUNE 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Let go by Saints Dalton (triceps) was waived by the Saints on Tuesday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Dalton has spent the last two seasons plagued by a triceps injury that went from a partial tear to a full tear, ultimately requiring surgery. The 24-year-old joined the Saints after going undrafted out of North Carolina but has yet to get a chance to compete for a roster spot.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to IR The Saints activated Dalton (triceps) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dalton thus shifts back to injured reserve, where he spent the entire 2021 season. The defensive tackle is still vying for a chance to make his NFL debut.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Switches to COVID list Dalton (illness) was moved to the reserve/COVID-19 list from IR on Monday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. This was a result of testing positive for the virus, accor...

Impact Dalton was already on IR after tearing his triceps in August. While in protocols, he will be unable to visit the Saints' facilities to rehab his injury.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saints facing untimely depth challenges at positions in flux

Saints coach Sean Payton says reduced numbers of healthy tight ends, defensive tackles and cornerbacks on New Orleans' roster is becoming a challenge as the preseason winds down

AUGUST 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Lands on IR Dalton (triceps) was placed on injured reserve by the Saints on Tuesday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Impact Last season, Dalton partially tore his triceps and, after almost a year of rehab, has now suffered a full tear. The North Carolina product will have surgery soon and will miss the remainder of the season unless he is able to reach an injury settlement with New Orleans.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Dalton on Sack in Preseason Win ' Saints-Jaguars Postgame

AUGUST 24, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Winston TDs highlight Saints' 23-21 preseason win over Jags

Jameis Winston passed for touchdowns of 43 and 29 yards to Marquez Callaway, and the New Orleans Saints defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-21 in a preseason game

AUGUST 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Saints camp subplot centers on new faces at defensive tackle

Saints defensive tackles Malcolm Roach and Shy Tuttle say they see the humble beginnings to their NFL careers as an asset as they see to take over as starters this season

AUGUST 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Shifts to IR Dalton (triceps) cleared waivers Sunday and reverted to the Saints' injured reserve, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Dalton's already been ruled out for the season with a triceps injury, so he'll likely spend the entire season on injured reserve.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Waived with injury tag The Saints waived/injured Dalton (triceps) on Saturday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Dalton's been ruled out for the season with a triceps injury, so he'll likely clear waivers and revert to the Saints' injured reserve.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Saints add defensive ends Carter, Lanier, linebacker McManis

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the club has signed defensive ends T

AUGUST 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Season over Dalton suffered a season-ending triceps injury Tuesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Dalton was competing for a spot on the 53-man roster before sustaining the injury. He was on the Saints practice squad in 2019.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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