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Byron Cowart: Let go from injured reserve
The Jets waived Byron Cowart (ankle) from injured reserve Tuesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.Cowart opened the regular season on injured reserve due to an ankle injury that he sustained in early August during training camp. He was competing for a starting spot on the Jets' defensive line, but the 2019 fifth-rounder has been let go by the team before having the opportunity to return to practice. It's unclear where Cowart is in his recovery from his injury, but once fully healthy, he would be in position to join a team in need of interior depth on the defensive line.
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Jets' Byron Cowart: Placed on injured reserve
The New York Jets placed Byron Cowart (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday, Randy Lange and Eric Allen of the team's official site reports.Cowart missed all three of the Jets' preseason games due to an ankle injury that he suffered during training camp practice in early August. By being placed on IR prior to Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET roster cut deadline, Cowart will be forced to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Jets. The 2019 fifth-round pick appeared in 15 regular-season games (including seven starts) for the Bears last year and posted 26 tackles (14 solo), including 2.5 sacks.
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Jets' Byron Cowart: Leaves practice early
Byron Cowart (ankle) left practice early Tuesday, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reportsCowart exited practice due to an ankle injury on Tuesday. The 29-year-old spent 2023 on the New York Jets' practice squad and signed a one-year, $1.17 million contract in March to return after spending last season in Chicago, where he appeared in 15 games and tallied 26 tackles. He is expected to start at defensive tackle alongside Quinnen Williams.
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Jets' Byron Cowart: Signed by Gang Green
Byron Cowart signed a contract with the New York Jets on Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.After spending the entire 2023 season on the Jets' practice squad, Cowart played in 15 regular-season games (including seven starts) for the Bears in 2024 and finished with 26 tackles (14 solo), including a career-high 2.5 sacks. Cowart will use the offseason and training camp to compete for the second starting job at defensive tackle next to Quinnen Williams.
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Bears' Byron Cowart: Set career high in sacks
Byron Cowart recorded two tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in the Chicago Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.Playing in his fourth season, Cowart set a career high with 2.5 sacks while posting 26 tackles on a 32 percent snap share over 15 games during the campaign. The veteran is an unrestricted free agent.
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Byron Cowart: Quickly gets new deal
Byron Cowart signed a contract with the Texans on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Cowart was cut by the Chiefs on May 10, after having signed a contract with the team in March. The veteran defensive tackle appeared in 17 games for the Colts last season, recording 12 tackles (four solo). He'll likely compete for a depth role on the Houston defensive line.
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Byron Cowart: Cut by Kansas City
The Chiefs released Byron Cowart on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Cowart will head back to free agency after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Chiefs back in March. The 2019 fifth-round pick logged 12 tackles (four solo) last season while suiting up in all 17 games for the Colts.
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Chiefs' Byron Cowart: Finds work in Kansas City
Byron Cowart signed a contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Cowart is now slated to join the reigning Super Bowl champs this upcoming season following Friday's agreement. The 26-year-old spent this previous campaign operating as both a rotational defensive lineman and as a special-teams contributor as a member of the Colts.
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Colts' Byron Cowart: Joining Indianapolis
Byron Cowart was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.The 26-year-old will join Indianapolis after the team waived defensive end Scott Patchan in a corresponding move. Cowart was let go by the Patriots on Friday after he missed the entirety of the 2021 season while on the PUP list with an undisclosed injury.
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Byron Cowart: Let go by Pats
Byron Cowart was cut by the Patriots on Friday.Cowart was drafted by New England in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He ultimately played in 19 games, starting 14, and recorded 29 tackles, one sack and one pass defensed during that span. He is now set to look for a new destination.
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