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Inks futures contract Cole signed a reserve/futures contract with the Seahawks on Tuesday.
Impact Cole joined Seattle's practice squad in mid-December and will remain with the organization to begin the offseason. He was previously on the Panthers' practice squad and appeared in one game in 2021.
JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets cut Tuesday Cole was cut from the Panthers' practice squad Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Cole made one appearance for the Panthers in Week 12 against Miami, where he played 18 snaps on special teams. The 25-year-old was let go to make room for running back Jacques Patrick. Cole will now look for another opportunity after previously spending time with the 49ers, Jets and Giants.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reverts to practice squad Cole reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Impact Cole was elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, his first appearance of the season. He handled 18 snaps on special teams and recorded one tackle on punt coverage.
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Elevated for Week 12 The Panthers elevated Cole to the active roster Saturday for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact Cole will have a chance to make his first appearance of the 2021 campaign during Week 12. The 24-year-old's only experience at the NFL level has come on special teams, so it's unlikely he plays a role in the Panthers' passing game Sunday.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Carolina's practice squad The Panthers' signed Cole to their practice squad Monday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Cole has spent time with the Giants, Jets, 49ers and Dolphins during his short time in the NFL. The 24-year-old has operated mostly as a practice-squad player, but he has shown upside as a special-teams ace.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jettisoned from practice squad The Giants cut Cole from their practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact Cole joined the league as an undrafted free agent in 2020 and has spent time with the Dolphins, 49ers, Jets and Giants. The 24-year-old has served mostly as a practice-squad player, but he has displayed upside as a special-teams ace.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to waivers The Giants waived Cole on Tuesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Cole joined the league as an UDFA in 2020 and has spent time with the Dolphins, 49ers, Jets and most recently the Giants. He has served primarily as a practice squad player who has displayed upside as a special-teams ace.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Standouts: David Sills scores & Matt Cole does it all See which players stood out during Sunday's preseason game between the Giants and Browns.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • GIANTS.COM
Video: Giants' Matt Cole on unexpected all-purpose game against Browns Giants wide receiver and special teamer Matt Cole found out he was going to play a position Sunday he had not played since high school: corn...
AUGUST 22, 2021 • NORTHJERSEY.COM
Claimed by Giants Cole was claimed off waivers by the Giants on Sunday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Cole failed to make an impact with the Jets early in camp, but he'll now serve as depth for the Giants ahead of Saturday's preseason opener. The 24-year-old appeared in one game with the 49ers last year as a contributor on special teams.
AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Waived by Jets Cole was waived by the Jets on Friday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official website reports.
Impact Cole has been a journeyman since going undrafted in 2020 and subsequently signing with the Dolphins. He next landed with the 49ers before signing with the Jets in the offseason. He will now look for a new opportunity to make an impression.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jets place Lewis on exempt/left squad list, Fant activated

The New York Jets placed guard Alex Lewis on the exempt/left squad list a day after he walked off the practice field with what coach Robert Saleh said was a head injury
AUGUST 6, 2021 • Associated Press
Joins Jets off waivers The Jets claimed Cole off waivers from the 49ers on Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact Cole stuck to special teams in his lone appearance with the 49ers last season as a rookie. He'll spend the offseason competing for a practice-squad spot in New York.
MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Waived by 49ers Cole was waived by the 49ers on Tuesday, per the team's official site.
Impact Cole suited up in one game for the 49ers last season, but only played a special teams role. He'll now look to sign on with a new team ahead of training camp.
MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy scratch for Week 16 Cole (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact San Francisco has plenty of depth at the wide receiver position for Week 16, with Richie James, River Cracraft and Jordan Matthews all available as depth options behind Brandon Aiyuk and Kendrick Bourne. The 24-year-old Cole just signed with the 49ers on Christmas Eve, so it's less than surprising he wasn't able to crack the lineup within such a short span.
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Star TE George Kittle set to return for 49ers

The injury-plagued San Francisco 49ers will be getting star tight end George Kittle back for this week’s game against the Arizona Cardinals
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press
Signed by San Francisco Cole was signed to a two-year contract by the 49ers on Thursday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Cole, who attended Division II McKendree University in Illinois, has been with the Dolphins' practice squad throughout his rookie campaign. He has yet to make an NFL appearance, but that could change soon given the two-year contract and the 49ers' depleted receiver corps. Cole could also contribute on special teams, as he returned both kickoffs and punts as a collegiate player.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Swings off COVID list Cole was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday and restored to the Dolphins' practice squad.
Impact Cole's stint on the inactive list reaches an end after 14 days, meaning the undrafted rookie can return to team activities. The 24-year-old receiver has yet to make an appearance in the NFL, after playing his college football for Division II McKendree University in Illinois.
NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

4 Dolphins assistants to miss Chargers game due to COVID-19

Four Miami Dolphins assistant coaches will miss Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers because of COVID-19 protocols
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press
Hits COVID list Wilkins was placed on the practice squad COVID-19 list by the Dolphins on Thursday.
Impact Wilkins was placed on the list because he either tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with someone who did. He'll need to clear the proper protocols before returning to team activities.
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: UAB-North Texas football game off for Saturday

The Conference USA game between UAB and North Texas scheduled for Saturday won’t be played because of a COVID-19 outbreak and contact tracing among the Blazers
NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • Associated Press
Shuffles to waivers The Dolphins waived Cole on Friday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact The Dolphins gave Cole a chance as an undrafted free agent from Division II McKendree (Ill.), but he didn't make the final roster. He flashed skill as both a receiver and returner in college, so perhaps the Dolphins can develop him on the practice squad.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Yanks' Cole learns safety-protocol lesson in 1st intrasquad NEW YORK (AP) - Gerrit Cole couldn't have expected the New York Yankees to take the ball away from him just one batter into his first home s...
JULY 8, 2020 • CHRON.COM
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