Former North Carolina defensive tackle[autotag] Jalen Dalton’s[/autotag] journey with the Carolina Panthers got cut short after he was waived Monday.
The 25-year-old was recently added to the Carolin Panthers’ 90-day roster four days before being waived. Dalton went un-drafted in the 2019 NFL draft, however, found a home with the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022-2023 season. Dalton appeared in seven games, finishing with 13 tackles.
According to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, the Panthers parting ways with Dalton was due to a failed physical designation. Unfortunately for Dalton, this is not new territory, having had an injured riddle career since entering the league.
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Despite a quick stint with the Panthers, Dalton should land somewhere else. At the end of training camp, Dalton should be fighting for a spot on a 53-man roster or a practice squad member. Right now, staying healthy is the key to that becoming a reality, but with many teams needing to fill holes on their defensive line, Dalton’s next home could be announced soon.
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