Jalen Cropper - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Back with Cowboys on practice squad Dallas signed Cropper to its practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Cropper has been on the Cowboys' practice squad for most of the season. He was signed to the active roster ahead of this past Sunday's loss to Carolina but was subsequently waived Tuesday after logging one snap on offense and eight on special teams. Now that Cropper is back on Dallas' practice squad, he'll again look to be elevated for gamedays, though that's less likely to happen with fellow wideouts CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and KaVontae Turpin (foot) seemingly close to returning to action.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Dallas The Cowboys waived Cropper on Tuesday.

Impact The move corresponds with the impending returns of fellow wideouts CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and KaVontae Turpin (foot), and the Cowboys are hoping that Cropper can clear waivers and return to the team on the practice squad, per Todd Archer of ESPN.com. Cropper played in the Cowboys' last three games and saw additional work as a returner during Sunday's 30-27 road loss to the Panthers. He finished that contest with 38 yards on two kickoff returns and 19 yards on two punt returns.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Dallas' active roster The Cowboys signed Cropper from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact The move corresponds with the Cowboys placing running back Miles Sanders (knee) on injured reserve. Cropper had been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster twice this season and played a season-high six snaps on offense during the Cowboys' Week 5 win over the Jets. The third-year wideout will likely see most of his playing time Sunday on special teams but could get some work on offense due to the absences of fellow wideouts CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and KaVontae Turpin (foot).

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11 • THESTATE.COM

Reverts to practice squad Cropper reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Cropper was elevated to the Cowboys' active roster for a second straight game due to the absences of CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and Kavotae Turpin (foot). Cropper saw six snaps on offense, which came after Jalen Brooks suffered a knee injury on punt coverage in the fourth quarter. Cropper did not see a target from Dak Prescott, but the former also played 10 snaps on special teams, returning one punt for eight yards while calling a fair catch three times. Cropper is eligible to be elevated from the practice squad once more; after that, the Cowboys would have to sign the 24-year-old wideout to the active roster in order for him to suit up for the rest of the regular season. Cropper could be on Dallas' active roster for Week 6 against Carolina if Lamb and/or Turpin are unable to play.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back with active roster Cropper was elevated from the Cowboys' practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cropper has been elevated to the Cowboys' active roster for the second consecutive game after playing five total snaps (four on special teams, one on offense) in the Week 4 tie with the Packers. He's likely to play a similar role in Sunday's matchup against the Jets, contributing on both offense and special teams.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 4 • THESTATE.COM

Back with active roster Cropper was elevated from the Cowboys' practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cropper has been elevated to the Cowboys' active roster for the second consecutive game, playing five total snaps (four on special teams, one on offense) in the Week 4 tie with the Packers. He's likely to play a similar role in Sunday's matchup against the Jets, contributing on both offense and special teams.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Moved back to practice squad Moreno-Cropper reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Moreno-Cropper was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's matchup versus Green Bay and logged one offensive snap, along with four snaps on special teams, without recording any output in that contest. CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and Jonathan Mingo (knee) were both inactive for that game, and Moreno-Cropper could get another look in Week 5 versus the Jets if both injured wideouts remain sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster Cropper was elevated from the Cowboys' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact With CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and Jonathan Mingo (knee) both sidelined in the Week 4 matchup against the Packers, Cropper's elevation provides the Cowboys with depth at wide receiver. The Fresno State product posted 83 catches for 1,086 yards and five touchdowns during his final collegiate season in 2022. Cropper could also contribute on special teams by potentially returning punts and kicks, per Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 27 • NYPOST.COM

Joins active roster Cropper was elevated from the Cowboys' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact With CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and Jonathan Mingo (knee) both sidelined in Week 4, Cropper's elevation provides the Cowboys with depth at wide receiver. The Fresno State product posted 83 catches for 1,086 yards and five touchdowns during his final collegiate season in 2022. Cropper could also contribute on special teams by potentially returning punts and kicks, per Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hanging around Dallas Moreno-Cropper signed with the Cowboys' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Moreno-Cropper went unclaimed on waivers, ultimately returning to the Cowboys' practice unit. The wideout was elevated to the active roster with Dallas once in 2024, and he will look to beat that number in 2025.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jettisoned by Cowboys Dallas waived Moreno-Cropper on Tuesday.

Impact Moreno-Cropper suited up for one regular-season game with the Cowboys as a rookie last season, but he spent most of the year on the team's practice squad. He could reunite with Dallas in a similar capacity for the 2025 campaign.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Milton accounts for 2 TDs as Cowboys beat Falcons 31-13 in preseason finale

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AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Josh Woods' hit-stick tackle ends Cropper's punt return abruptly Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Josh Woods' hit-stick tackle ends wide receiver Jalen Cropper's punt return abruptly.

AUGUST 23 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Inks reserve/future deal with DAL The Cowboys signed Moreno-Cropper to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Impact Moreno-Cropper originally signed with Dallas as an undrafted free agent in April of 2023. He's spent most of his time since on the team's practice squad, though he's gotten one elevation -- in Week 10 this season, he made his NFL debut and played 12 offensive snaps along with three special teams snaps against Philadelphia without recording any other stats. Moreno-Cropper is now set to be part of the Dallas organization through the offseason and will try to earn a roster spot during training camp next summer.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Moreno-Cropper reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Moreno-Cropper played 12 of 60 offensive snaps Sunday, which was four more than KaVontae Turpin, though the former did not register a stat. The Cowboys can elevate Moreno-Cropper to the active roster two more times this season, though the chances of that happening would significantly decrease if Brandin Cooks (knee) were to be activated from injured reserve.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys elevate WR Jalen Cropper, CB Josh Butler from practice squad Running back Dalvin Cook was not elevated after appearing in the last two games for Dallas.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Gets Week 10 elevation The Cowboys elevated Cropper from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Cropper was a standout for Dallas during training camp this year, and he'll now get his first practice-squad elevation. If he suits up Sunday against Philadelphia, the Fresno State product will be making his NFL debut. Cropper isn't likely to see much work on offense, however, with CeeDee Lamb, Jalen Tolbert, Jalen Brooks, Jonathan Mingo, KaVontae Turpin and Ryan Flournoy all likely ahead of him on the Cowboys' wideout depth chart.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Dallas on practice squad The Cowboys signed Cropper to the practice squad Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cropper will stick around on the Cowboys' taxi squad after he was unable to make the 53-man roster. He has yet to appear in a regular-season game since signing with Dallas as an undrafted free agent in April of 2023.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Dallas The Cowboys waived Cropper on Tuesday.

Impact Cropper spent all of 2023 on the Cowboys' practice squad. Sad Yousuf of The Athletic relayed Wednesday that Cropper had been one of the most consistent wide receivers during training camp. While Cropper accumulated five catches on 10 targets for 32 yards across three preseason games, it wasn't enough for him to stick around on the 53-man roster. Cropper could be invited back to Dallas to join the practice squad again, or he could explore his options elsewhere assuming he clears waivers.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Dallas The Cowboys waived Cropper on Tuesday.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Consistent showing in camp Cropper has been the most consistent of the Cowboys' depth wide receivers in training camp, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

Impact With CeeDee Lamb (contract dispute) holding out, there have been additional reps available behind Brandin Cooks (personal), Jalen Tolbert and Jalen Brooks, and Cropper has gotten a chance to make a positive impression on the coaching staff. The 23-year-old Fresno State product may have moved ahead of Tyron Billy-Johnson, Ryan Flournoy, Kelvin Harmon and the other wideouts fighting for one of the last spots on the 53-man roster, but there's no guarantee any of them make the cut -- in addition to the team's top four WRs, KaVontae Turpin is likely locked into a roster spot as well due to his value as a return man.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Cropper looking for big preseason finale Saturday Undrafted wide receiver Jalen Cropper has had a strong training camp, and a final opportunity to translate the momentum to the preseason sit...

AUGUST 25, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

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