Dylan Cole (American football) explained

Dylan Cole
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:May 19, 1994
Birth Place:Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:237
High School:Rogersville (MO)
College:Missouri State
Undraftedyear:2017
Pastteams:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:151
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:2.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:2
Statlabel6:Defensive touchdowns
Statvalue6:1
Pfr:ColeDy00

Dylan McKalob Cole (born May 19, 1994) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Missouri State, and went undrafted in the 2017 NFL draft.[1]

Professional career

Houston Texans

Cole signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2017.[2] On October 1, 2017, Cole recorded his first NFL interception and returned it for a touchdown in a 57–14 home win over the Tennessee Titans. He recorded his first career sack as well.[3] On October 15, 2017, Cole made his second career interception in the game against the Cleveland Browns. However, he injured his hamstring in the process of making the interception and had to be carried off the field.[4]

On September 25, 2018, Cole was placed on injured reserve after playing through a dislocated wrist in Week 3 against the New York Giants.[5] He was activated off injured reserve on November 27, 2018.[6]

On November 23, 2019, Cole was placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn ACL in Week 12.[7]

On April 6, 2020, Cole was re-signed to a one-year, $2.133 million contract. He was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list at the start of training camp on July 31, 2020.[8] He was moved back to the active roster on August 16.[9] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 5,[10] and activated five days later.[11] He was placed on injured reserve on November 14, 2020, with a back injury.[12]

Tennessee Titans

On October 13, 2021, Cole was signed to the practice squad of the Titans.[13] He was released on October 26, then re-signed on November 6.[14] [15] Cole was elevated to the active roster for the Titans Week 10 matchup with the New Orleans Saints. On the kickoff to open the second half, Cole caused a fumble which resulted in a recovery for the Titans. He was signed to the active roster on November 16.[16]

On March 23, 2022, Cole re-signed with the Titans.[17]

Chicago Bears

On March 23, 2023, Cole signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears.[18] He played in 16 games solely on special teams.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2016 Missouri State Bears Football Media Guide . Missouri State Bears.
  2. Web site: May 12, 2017 . OFFICIAL: Texans sign 20 college free agents . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171018232918/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/OFFICIAL-Texans-sign-20-college-free-agents/0ce73e00-7f22-4739-a09e-8882b2f04f88 . October 18, 2017 . September 15, 2017 . HoustonTexans.com.
  3. News: Former Missouri State star Dylan Cole records pick-six during Texans blowout . October 2, 2017 . Springfield News-Leader . en.
  4. News: October 15, 2017 . Dylan Cole carted off after interception . October 16, 2017 . ProFootballTalk . en-US.
  5. Web site: September 25, 2018 . TRANSACTIONS: Texans place Dylan Cole, Bruce Ellington on reserve/injured list . HoustonTexans.com.
  6. Web site: November 27, 2018 . TRANSACTIONS: Texans activate Dylan Cole . HoustonTexans.com.
  7. Web site: Gantt, Darin . November 22, 2019 . Texans lose Dylan Cole to torn ACL . Pro Football Talk . NBC Sports.
  8. News: July 31, 2020 . Texans announce roster moves . August 1, 2020 . HoustonTexans.com.
  9. News: Wilson, Aaron . August 16, 2020 . Texans activate Kenny Stills, Dylan Cole . August 17, 2020 . HoustonChronicle.com.
  10. News: Sidhu, Deepi . November 5, 2020 . Texans prep for Jaguars, but place 3 LBs on Reserve/COVID-19 list . December 6, 2020 . HoustonTexans.com.
  11. News: November 10, 2020 . Houston Texans Transactions (11–10–20) . December 6, 2020 . HoustonTexans.com.
  12. Web site: November 14, 2020 . Houston Texans Transactions (11–14–20) . HoustonTexans.com.
  13. Web site: Wyatt, Jim . October 13, 2021 . Titans Sign LB Avery Williamson, Move S Amani Hooker to "Designated for Return from Injured Reserve" List . TennesseeTitans.com.
  14. Web site: Wyatt, Jim . October 26, 2021 . Titans Add Two to Practice Squad, Release Three Others . TennesseeTitans.com.
  15. Web site: Wyatt, Jim . November 6, 2021 . Titans Make a Flurry of Roster Moves Ahead of Sunday's Game vs the Rams . TennesseeTitans.com.
  16. Web site: Wyatt, Jim . November 16, 2021 . Titans Activate OLB Derick Roberson from Injured Reserve While Signing LB Dylan Cole to the Active Roster . TennesseeTitans.com.
  17. Web site: Wyatt, Jim . March 23, 2022 . Titans Agree to Terms With LB Dylan Cole on One-Year Deal . TennesseeTitans.com.
  18. Web site: Hajduk, Gabby . March 23, 2023 . Roster Move: Bears sign LB Dylan Cole . ChicagoBears.com.