Fant reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Fant was elevated to the Cowboys' active roster ahead of Monday's game against the Cardinals, when he played 11 snaps on special teams during Dallas' 27-17 loss to Arizona. The Cowboys are on a bye Week 10, so his next opportunity to be elevated to the active roster will be for Week 11 against the Raiders on Monday, Nov. 17.
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Cowboys' Princeton Fant: Elevated for Monday night
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Fant was elevated from the Cowboys' practice squad to the active roster Monday.
The Tennessee product joined the Cowboys' practice squad in late August after failing to make the initial 53-man roster. Now on the active roster for the first time in 2025, Fant is expected to play behind Jake Ferguson, Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford in Monday night's matchup against the Cardinals.
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Princeton Fant: Joins practice squad in Dallas
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Fant was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad Wednesday.
Fant went unclaimed on waivers after being let go Tuesday, and he will now stick around Dallas as a member of the practice squad. The tight end appeared in eight regular-season contests with the Cowboys in 2024, and he'll provide the team with an additional experienced depth option this season.
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Princeton Fant: Waived by Cowboys
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Dallas waived Fant on Tuesday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Fant is among a number of players being cut by the Cowboys to trim down to a 53-man roster. He suited up for eight regular-season games with the team in 2024 but wasn't targeted.
Fant (calf) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Joe Hoyt of AllDLLS.com reports.
Fant was unable to play in Week 17 against the Eagles due to a calf injury. He was limited in Wednesday's walkthrough, but his ability to practice in full Thursday indicates that he is on track to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Commanders.
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Cowboys' Princeton Fant: Inactive Sunday
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Fant (calf) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Eagles.
The tight end was added to the injury report Saturday with the calf issue. Fant has yet to record a target in seven games this season. Jake Ferguson, Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford should round out the tight end depth chart in his absence.
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Cowboys' Princeton Fant: Questionable to face Eagles
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Fant is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.
Fant was added to Saturday's injury report due to a calf injury, and he is now in danger of missing Sunday's NFC East clash. Fant hasn't registered a target across the seven games he's played in this season. Jake Ferguson, Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford would serve as the Cowboys' three tight ends if Fant is ruled out for Sunday's contest.
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Cowboys' Princeton Fant: Signed to active roster
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The Cowboys signed Fant to the active roster Wednesday.
Fant has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster three times this season, so Dallas needed to sign the 25-year-old tight end in order for him to continue playing in Dallas. Fant will serve as the Cowboys' No. 3 tight end behind Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford for Thursday's game against the Giants due to Jake Ferguson being ruled out with a concussion. Fant played 25 snaps on special teams during the Cowboys' 34-26 win over the Commanders this past Sunday.
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Princeton Fant: Returns to practice squad
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Fant reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday.
The tight end was elevated for the second game in a row, but unlike last week, he did not see an offensive snap in Dallas' win over Washington. Fant played on 25 special-teams snaps and downed a punt in the fourth quarter. He remained behind Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford on the tight-end depth chart with Jake Ferguson (concussion) still out.
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Cowboys' Princeton Fant: Elevated for Week 12
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The Cowboys elevated Fant from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Fant will be elevated from the practice squad for a second straight week. In Week 11 against the Texans, Fant logged 22 snaps (five on offense, 17 on special teams) and failed to record a stat. He will serve as the Cowboys' No. 3 tight end behind Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford for Sunday's game against the Commanders due to Jake Ferguson (concussion) being ruled out.
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Princeton Fant: Back with practice squad
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Fant reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Fant was elevated to the active roster ahead of Monday's 34-10 loss to the Texans, but failed to garner a target while playing five offensive snaps in the contest. The tight end can still be elevated to the 53-man roster one more time before Dallas would need to officially sign him to the active roster. With Jake Ferguson (concussion) likely unavailable for Week 12, Fant may play again Sunday versus Washington.
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Cowboys' Princeton Fant: Will be available vs. Texans
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Dallas elevated Fant from its practice squad to its active roster ahead of Monday's game versus the Texans.
Fant will get an opportunity to suit up for his second game of the season in Week 11. In his first appearance, all 14 of his snaps came on special teams, so a similar role could be in store for him Monday.
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Princeton Fant: Returns to practice squad
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Fant reverted to Dallas' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Fant played 14 snaps during Sunday's 44-19 loss versus the Saints, all on special teams. If Jake Ferguson (knee) returns for Week 3 as expected, it's hard to imagine any other Cowboys tight end carrying much fantasy value.
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Cowboys' Princeton Fant: Elevated to active roster
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The Cowboys elevated Fant from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints.
Fant will bump up from the practice squad Week 2 due to Jake Ferguson (MCL) being listed as doubtful and No. 4 tight end John Stephens (hamstring) already ruled out. Across two regular-season appearances with Dallas in 2023, Fant contributed exclusively on special teams.
Dallas signed Fant to the practice squad Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Fant played in two regular-season games for the Cowboys in 2023 and spent most of the year on the team's practice squad. He'll reprise that role for the upcoming season, and he could be elevated to the active roster if any of the tight ends on the initial 53-man roster were to miss time.
