Ben Malena Explained

Ben Malena
Number:34
Position:Running back
Birth Date:29 May 1992
Birth Place:Cedar Hill, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lbs:195
High School:Cedar Hill
College:Texas A&M
Undraftedyear:2014
Pastteams:
Cflstatus:International
Pfr:MaleBe00

Ben Malena (born May 29, 1992) is an American former football running back. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2014 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at Texas A&M.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys (first stint)

On May 12, 2014, Malena signed with the Dallas Cowboys. On August 9, 2014, he was waived.[2]

Houston Texans

On August 29, 2014, Malena was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad.[3] On December 29, 2014, Malena signed a reserve/future contract with the Texans.[4] On May 8, 2015, he was waived.[5]

Dallas Cowboys (second stint)

On May 15, 2015, Malena signed with the Cowboys.[6] On September 5, 2015, he was waived.[7]

On December 2, 2015, Malena signed to the Cowboys' practice squad.[8] On January 4, 2016, Malena signed a reserve/future contract with the Dallas Cowboys.[9] On May 6, 2016, he was waived.[10]

Toronto Argonauts

On September 14, 2016, Malena signed with the Toronto Argonauts.

Personal life

At Texas A&M University, Malena majored in recreation, parks, and tourism science.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dallas Cowboys 2014 Training Camp Profile: Ben Malena. Flores. Jesus. www.rantsports.com. 2016-05-14.
  2. Web site: Cowboys cut two, sign one; roster at 89. ESPN.com. 2016-05-14.
  3. Web site: Texans Sign Ben Malena to the Practice Squad. Scout.com. 2016-05-14.
  4. Web site: Texans sign nine to reserve/futures contracts. www.houstontexans.com. 2016-05-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20160616225836/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Texans-sign-nine-to-reservefutures-contracts/62c78488-15b2-438b-833e-ea45b63f0b90. 2016-06-16. dead.
  5. Web site: Texans Waive S Josh Aubrey, DE Keith Browner, & RB Ben Malena - NFL Trade Rumors -. 2015-05-08. NFL Trade Rumors -. en-US. 2016-05-14.
  6. Web site: Report: Cowboys sign RBs Ben Malena, Michael Hill. https://web.archive.org/web/20150817004211/http://dal.247sports.com/Bolt/Report-Cowboys-sign-RBs-Ben-Malena-Michael-Hill-38760610. dead. August 17, 2015. Dallas Cowboys. 2016-05-14.
  7. Web site: Vaughan, Showers Among Notable Cuts As Cowboys Meet 53-Man Roster Limit. https://web.archive.org/web/20170806020247/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2015/09/05/vaughan-showers-among-notable-cuts-cowboys-meet-53-man-roster-limit. dead. August 6, 2017. September 5, 2015. Dallas Cowboys. May 14, 2016.
  8. Web site: Moore & Green Promoted To Active Roster; Four Other Roster Moves. 2015-12-02. Dallas Cowboys. 2016-05-14.
  9. Web site: Cowboys Sign Eight Practice Squad Players To Futures Contracts. 2016-01-05. Dallas Cowboys. 2016-05-14.
  10. Web site: Cowboys Make Five Roster Moves; Announce Undrafted Free Agents. May 6, 2016. Dallas Cowboys. May 14, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170905095847/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/05/06/cowboys-make-five-roster-moves-announce-undrafted-free-agents. September 5, 2017.

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