Jalen Tolbert - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Jalen Tolbert's Dolphins contract shows what Cowboys really think about him Jalen Tolbert's Dolphins contract proves that the Cowboys had no intention of re-signing him.

MARCH 21 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

WR Jalen Tolbert - Mar 20 | Press Conference Recent signee Jalen Tolbert speaks with media for the first time as a Miami Dolphin.

MARCH 20 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

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MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Dolphins sign Tolbert The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have signed wide receiver Jalen Tolbert as an unrestricted free agent.

MARCH 16 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

"AGH he's not Cowboy anymore" "We are cooked": NFL fans react as Dolphins sign Ceedee Lamb's 1093-yard WR Jalen Tolbert is leaving Dallas for the first time in his professional football career. The wide receiver has signed a one-year deal to join the Miami Dolphins for the upcoming cam...

MARCH 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Cowboys finally say goodbye to a free agent (and one they won't miss) The Cowboys finally said goodbye to a free agent, one that they won't miss, as the Dolphins signed Jalen Tolbert.

MARCH 13 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Dolphins land Cowboys veteran pass catcher to upgrade receiver room The Miami Dolphins continued to add to their WR unit on Friday, agreeing to terms with former Cowboys receiver Jalen Tolbert on a one-year c...

MARCH 13 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Signing one-year deal with Dolphins Tolbert is slated to sign a one-year contract with the Dolphins, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

Impact Tolbert reportedly has a close relationship with new Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis, which may have played a role in the former Dallas wide receiver's decision to sign with Miami. Across four regular seasons with the Cowboys, Tolbert recorded 1,093 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. Most of that production came in 2024, when Tolbert posted 610 yards and seven touchdowns in 17 regular-season games. Miami's wide receiver depth chart is up in the air behind Jaylen Waddle (ribs).

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 4 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Falls down depth chart in 2025 Tolbert caught 18 of 34 targets for 203 yards and a touchdown over 13 games in 2025.

Impact After a career-best campaign in 2024, Tolbert headed into the season third on the depth chart at wide receiver for the Cowboys behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. The 2022 third-round pick fell out of favor after the first month of the season, however, and he was passed in the pecking order for snaps and targets by Ryan Flournoy. Tolbert is a free agent this offseason, and even with Pickens not guaranteed to return, it seems unlikely he'll be re-signed by Dallas.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys just handed a WR the lifeline he's waited all season to grab Jalen Tolbert has one final shot to prove that he belongs on the Dallas Cowboys roster next year.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Four receptions in Christmas win Tolbert caught four of eight targets for 31 yards in the Cowboys' 30-23 win over the Commanders on Christmas Day.

Impact With Ryan Flournoy (knee) inactive and tight end Jake Ferguson (calf) leaving the game early, Tolbert wound up seeing a season high in targets and tying his season high in receptions, although he didn't do much with the volume. The fourth-year wideout has managed an 18-203-1 line on 33 targets for the year, and with his rookie contract set to expire, he could be set to play his final game with Dallas in Week 18 against the Giants.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active on Christmas Day Tolbert is not among Dallas' inactives for Thursday's Week 17 game against the Commanders, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Tolbert was a healthy scratch each of the previous three weeks, but he'll be available Christmas Day. His opportunity comes as a result of Ryan Flournoy missing the contest due to a knee injury. Tolbert may still have a hard time getting on the field often, as CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, KaVontae Turpin and perhaps Jonathan Mingo are all above him in the WR pecking order.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Week 16 Tolbert (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Tolbert will be a healthy inactive for the fourth time in five games as the Cowboys go with five wide receivers on Sunday's active roster in CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Ryan Flournoy, KaVontae Turpin and Jonathan Mingo. Tolbert's next chance to play is Christmas Day against the Commanders, though he's unlikely to play in that contest unless there is an injury to the wide receiver corps that opens up a spot on the active roster.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 15 Tolbert (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Impact It's the third time in four games that Tolbert will be a healthy scratch. Ryan Flournoy, KaVontae Turpin and Jonathan Mingo will be the top depth options for the Cowboys behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens for Sunday night's game. Tolbert's next opportunity to play is Week 16 against the Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 21.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Once-promising Cowboys draft pick may have one foot out the door in Dallas A player the Cowboys previously had big plans for is seemingly falling out of the team's long-term picture in wide receiver Jalen Tolbert.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Healthy scratch in Week 14 Tolbert (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's contest against Detroit.

Impact Tolbert is a healthy scratch for the second time in three weeks, heading to the bench in favor of Jonathan Mingo in Week 14. Tolbert played 18 snaps on offense in the team's win over the Chiefs on Thanksgiving, his highest total since Week 7, but he failed to garner a target.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys WR gets shocking reprieve vs. Chiefs for Thanksgiving showdown | Sporting News Jalen Tolbert is back.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Back in Week 13 WR mix Tolbert is officially listed as active for Thursday's game against the Chiefs.

Impact Tolbert was a healthy scratch for this past Sunday's 24-21 win over the Eagles, but he'll rejoin the Cowboys' WR mix in Week 13. In the process, he'll be a candidate, along with Ryan Flournoy and KaVontae Turpin, for snaps/targets that don't go to the team's clear-cut top options at the position, CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Thursday's game Tolbert is Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for Thursday's game against the Chiefs.

Impact Tolbert was made a surprising healthy scratch versus the Eagles in Week 12, but he'll suit up versus Kansas City on Thanksgiving Day. He essentially remains off the fantasy radar, though, given that Tolbert's role on offense has steadily declined, and in his last three appearances he's logged less than 20 percent of offensive snaps. Jonathan Mingo (coach's decision) is inactive Thursday with Tolbert taking the field.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise inactive Sunday Tolbert (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 12 matchup against the Eagles, Patrik Walker of the team's official site reports.

Impact Tolbert's profile in the offense had been steadily trending down coming into Sunday, as he'd played fewer than 20 percent of the offensive snaps in three straight games. His downturn has now culminated in his first healthy scratch since his 2022 rookie campaign, per

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays limited snaps in Monday's win Tolbert played 12 of the Cowboys' 67 snaps on offense and failed to haul in his lone target in Monday's 33-16 win over the Raiders.

Impact Tolbert's role on offense has continued to dissipate; he's now played fewer than 20 percent of Dallas' snaps in three straight games. His 18 percent share Monday placed him fifth among Cowboys receivers, trailing CeeDee Lamb (73), George Pickens (67), Ryan Flournoy (43) and KaVontae Turpin (34).

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys receivers Lamb and Pickens benched for opening drive vs. Raiders

Dallas Cowboys wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens were benched for the team’s opening drive against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Not targeted in loss Tolbert failed to record a single target in Monday's 27-17 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Tolbert was a complete non-factor in Monday's loss to Arizona. The fourth-year wideout played just seven of the Cowboys' 67 offensive snaps in the contest, the least of any wide receiver who saw the field and his lowest snap total of the season. Tolbert has had a minimal role in the Cowboys offense, as he is buried on the depth chart and has seen just 24 targets through nine games. The 26-year-old should remain far off the fantasy radar as the Cowboys heads into their Week 10 bye before a matchup against the Raiders in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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