Matt Hennessy - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Jerry Jones' Cowboys offseason plans take early hit after veteran injury | Sporting News Jerry Jones' offseason plan suffered an early setback after the Cowboys lost Matt Hennessy to a season-ending neck injury, forcing Dallas to...

JULY 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Former 49ers O-lineman's season with new team ended before it even began The 49ers lost Matt Hennessy to the Cowboys via free agency, but a tough injury ultimately ended his first season in Dallas before it had a...

JUNE 23 • NINERNOISE.COM

Placed on reserve/injured list The Cowboys placed Hennessy (neck) on the reserve/injured list Thursday.

Impact This was an expected move, as Hennessy underwent neck surgery in early June. The center currently has no return timeline but is set to serve as Cooper Beebe's backup once he returns to the field.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys Break: The Return of Pickens Ambar Garcia, Tommy Yarrish and Voch Lombardi discuss George Pickens returning to mini camp, Matt Hennessy being placed on IR, backup quarte...

JUNE 18 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Dallas Cowboys Reuniting With Offensive Lineman Amid Injury Concern The Dallas Cowboys are signing one of their former offensive linemen in the wake of backup center Matt Hennessy suffering a neck injury.

JUNE 17 • SI.COM

Undergoes neck surgery Hennessy underwent neck surgery, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Hennessy is expected to start training camp on the physically unable to perform list, and there's currently no timetable for his return. The 28-year-old had signed with the Cowboys back in March and is in line to serve as the team's backup center once healthy.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Cowboys OL Matt Hennessy to PUP list after neck surgery Deadspin | Cowboys OL Matt Hennessy to PUP list after neck surgery

JUNE 9 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cowboys agree to terms with CB Cobie Durant, who had NFL-best 3 interceptions in 2025 playoffs

The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms with cornerback Cobie Durant, who had an NFL-best three interceptions during the playoffs for the Los Angeles Rams last season

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Cowboys llegan a un acuerdo con liniero ofensivo Matt Hennessy Los Dallas Cowboys llegaron a un acuerdo con el liniero ofensivo veterano Matt Hennessy, sumando profundidad en las posiciones de guardia y...

MARCH 13 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Signs with Dallas The Cowboys signed Hennessy on Thursday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hennessy appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the 49ers last season, making a pair of starts. The veteran interior offensive lineman has made 64 career regular-season appearances, including 24 starts, and will likely fill a similar role in Dallas.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

NFL: Updated list of teams with the most passing yards after Week 7 Through seven weeks of the 2025 NFL season, the league’s passing attacks are lighting up the stat sheets. Several teams are airing it out wi...

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

49ers' Brock Purdy remains limited by toe injury, could miss fourth straight game

Quarterback Brock Purdy remains limited by a toe injury and could miss his fourth straight game for the San Francisco 49ers

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Resilient 49ers overcome injuries, led by McCaffrey's 201 yards, to defeat Falcons

Christian McCaffrey led the San Francisco 49ers to a 20-10 victory over Atlanta with 201 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

49ers roundup: San Francisco places Trent Williams on IR, sign OL Matt Hennessy to a two-year deal Catch up on all the San Francisco 49ers news heading into Monday's matchup with the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • DETROITLIONS.COM

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan expresses confidence in struggling kicker Jake Moody

When the San Francisco 49ers used a third-round pick to draft Jake Moody last year, the hope was it would settle their kicking position for years to come

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press

49ers Place Trent Williams on IR, Sign OL Matt Hennessy to a Two-Year Deal The San Francisco 49ers have placed T Trent Williams on the Injured Reserve list, signed OL Matt Hennessy to a two-year deal and OL Sebastia...

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Falcons release OL Matt Hennessy from 53-man roster The Falcons' 2020 third-round draft pick played the last four games after being signed back in October.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons place Micah Abernathy on IR, sign Matt Hennessy to roster With an open spot on the 53-man roster, the Falcons signed offensive lineman Matt Hennessy to the active roster.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons place center Drew Dalman on injured reserve with ankle issue

The Atlanta Falcons have placed center Drew Dalman on injured reserve after he went down with an ankle issue in a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Gets cut loose Hennessy (back) was released by the Eagles on Tuesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Hennessy tended to a back injury during training camp. However, he was let go without an injury designation, so he should be considered healthy and it doesn't appear it played a part in his inability to make the team.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to back issue Hennessy (back) did not participate at practice Saturday, Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reports.

Impact The precise severity of Hennessy's back injury is unknown at this point. Once he's ready to play again, he figures to play a depth role on the interior of Philadelphia's offensive line in 2024.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to back issue Hennessy (back) did not participate at practice Saturday, Andrew DiCecco of InsideTheBirds.com reports.

Impact The precise severity of Hennessy's back injury is unknown at this point. Once he's ready to play again, he figures to fill a depth role on the interior of Philadelphia's offensive line in 2024.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Oh snap! Jets' Thomas Hennessy details what goes into perhaps the NFL's most underappreciated job

Thomas Hennessy became a long snapper in high school because he simply wanted to be part of a team

AUGUST 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Matt Hennessy: 'So excited to be home' Matt Hennessy is experiencing a full-circle moment as he comes back to the city and stadium where he played his college football.

MARCH 15, 2024 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Press Conference: Matt Hennessy | March 15, 2024 Offensive lineman Matt Hennessy shares what it will be like playing football once again at Lincoln Financial Field after playing there as a...

MARCH 15, 2024 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

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