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Cowboys 53-man roster for Week 17: Activating OT, waiving LB and how latter can return

The Cowboys are adding OL depth but taking it from the LBs. Here’s the 53-man and PS, along w/ an explanation of how Rashaan Evans can play Sat. despite his elevations being up. | From @KDDrummondNFL @ToddBrock24f7

The Cowboys are beefing up an offensive area of concern for the regular season stretch run, including Saturday against the Detroit Lions, and for the playoffs. But to do it, they’re cutting depth on the defensive side.

The club waived linebacker Rashaan Evans on Wednesday and activated offensive lineman Matt Waletzko from injured reserve. Evans has an interesting potential path back to the roster.

Waletzko, a 24-year-old swing tackle who was a fifth-round draft pick out of North Dakota in 2022, suffered a shoulder injury during the preseason and had his 21-day practice window opened on Dec. 6. The 6-foot-8 Waletzko appeared in just three games last year as a rookie before an issue with his other shoulder forced him to injured reserve.

Left tackle Tyron Smith missed another game in Week 16. His backup, Chuma Edoga, and right tackle Terence Steele have struggled at times this season. Waletzko has impressed when healthy enough to play or practice; his considerable size may come in handy for a unit that’s allowed 14 sacks over the past four outings.

Evans joined the Cowboys practice squad as a free agent in October and after being elevated the maximum three times, he was added to the active roster in mid-November.

NFL rules state that if a player reaches his maximum of three elevations and is then added to the active roster, he can get the elevation counter reset and rejoin the practice squad if he clears waivers.

So if no other team wants Evans, for themselves or simply to handcuff a fellow playoff contender, he could be back on the Cowboys and active again for the Week 17 game against Detroit.

The sixth-year veteran has appeared in nine games, amassing 71 defensive snaps and logging nine tackles. He also played 79 snaps on special teams.

The linebacker position has been tough for Dallas in 2023. Leighton Vander Esch was lost to a midseason injury that some fear may be career-ending. Third-round draft pick DeMarvion Overshown went down for the year with a preseason injury.

Damone Clark has seen heavy usage as a result, but the 2022 fifth-round pick out of LSU has been hit-or-miss with his production.

With Evans gone, Tyrus Wheat, Malik Jefferson and Buddy Johnson are the team’s other options at linebacker; the latter two are on the practice squad.

Here’s a look at the club’s full 53-man roster and 16-man practice squad, noting which of the PS guys still have elevations remaining to try and help the team get win No. 11 against Detroit on Saturday night.

Former Alabama LB Rashaan Evans signed to Dallas Cowboys practice squad

Former Alabama linebacker was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad on Wednesday evening. Evans spent the 2022 season with the Atlanta Falcons.

Former Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans signed a deal with the Dallas Cowboys practice squad on Wednesday evening. Evans is coming off one of the best seasons of his professional career a season ago.

In 2022, Evans played for the Atlanta Falcons and led the team with 159 tackles. He played and started in all 17 games as well.

The Alabama native has had success dating back to his days with the Crimson Tide. During his college career, Evans was named a First-team All-American and All-SEC selection during his senior season.

It will be interesting to see if Evans can re-harness his success in Dallas. He will have an opportunity to work his way up from the practice squad and earn a spot on the active roster in the near future. Cowboys starting linebacker Leighton Vander Esch recently suffered a neck injury that could result in him going on the injured reserve.

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Report: Cowboys hosting former 1st rounder Rashaan Evans, potential LB help

From @ToddBrock24f7: Rashaan Evans has 67 starts in his 5 NFL seasons and could step into an immediate role in Dallas after Leighton Vander Esch’s latest injury.

A linebacking corps already perilously thin heading into the Cowboys’ Week 5 showdown with San Francisco took a serious blow with Leighton Vander Esch’s latest neck injury.

And while the team has yet to make any definitive moves because of the 27-year-old’s prognosis, Dallas appears to be planning to bring in reinforcements at the position, with Vander Esch being a likely candidate for injured reserve.

Former first-round draft pick Rashaan Evans is at The Star on Wednesday on a free agent visit with the Cowboys, according to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Evans was the 22nd overall selection, by Tennessee, in 2018’s draft. Vander Esch was taken by the Cowboys just three picks earlier that same year.

An Alabama alum, Evans played four seasons for the Titans, starting 50 regular-season games and four playoff contests. In that time, he was in on an impressive 317 tackles and racked up 15 TFLs, 13 QB hits, three sacks, eight defended passes, two interceptions, a forced fumble, and three fumble recoveries (one of which he returned for a touchdown).

After Tennessee elected not to re-sign him, Evans moved to Atlanta on a one-year deal for the 2022 season. He started all 17 games for the Falcons, logging 159 tackles, six TFLs, three QB hits, two sacks, four defended passes, a forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries.

Evans spent three days on the Eagles’ practice squad last month.

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The Cowboys coaching staff admitted shortly after Sunday’s loss that Vander Esch’s injury could cause some shuffling within their defense. Second-year man Damone Clark is currently the only remaining linebacker on the active roster in Dallas; promising rookie DeMarvion Overshown was lost in the preseason to injury and Devin Harper was poached by the Bengals two weeks ago. Malik Jefferson and Mikel Jones reside on the practice squad.

Whispers of the club acquiring additional linebacker depth via trade or free agency started immediately following the Cowboys’ 42-10 loss on Sunday.

Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn even acknowledged that Dallas’s situation could necessitate hybrid edge rusher Micah Parsons playing more snaps at his original linebacker position. But with the numbers definitively showing that Parsons has far more impact playing on the defensive line, bringing a new body to replace Vander Esch would likely be preferable.

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Eagles release LB Rashaan Evans from the Practice Squad, waive RB Trey Sermon from IR

The Philadelphia #Eagles released LB Rashaan Evans from the Practice Squad and waived RB Trey Sermon from IR

The Eagles announced two roster moves on Friday, releasing Rashaan Evans from the Practice Squad and waiving running back Trey Sermon from Injured Reserve.

With Nakobe Dean set to miss multiple weeks, the Eagles are signing linebacker Rashaan Evans to the practice squad ahead of Thursday night’s matchup against the Vikings.

In 2022, Evans led the Falcons in tackles, posting 159 stops—seventh-most in the NFL last season.

Eagles announce 3 roster moves ahead of Week 2 matchup vs. Vikings

The #Eagles signed LB Nicholas Morrow to the active roster, signed LB Rashaan Evans to the practice squad, and placed LB Nakobe Dean on IR

The Eagles announced three roster moves on Tuesday, signing linebacker Nicholas Morrow to the active roster, signing linebacker Rashaan Evans to the practice squad, and placing linebacker Nakobe Dean on Injured Reserve.

Former Alabama LB Rashaan Evans signed to practice squad

The Philadelphia Eagles signed former Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans to their practice squad.

Former Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad on Monday morning. Evans had been a free agent since finishing the 2022 season with the Atlanta Falcons.

Evans has been in the NFL since 2018. The Alabama native spent the first four seasons of his professional career as a member of the Tennessee Titans. Evans recorded 317 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and three sacks with the Titans.

Following the conclusion of the 2021 season, Evans became a free agent. He signed a one-year contract with the Falcons.

In one season with the Falcons, Evans tallied 159 tackles, six tackles for loss, and two sacks.

Surprisingly, Evans was not signed after becoming a free agent during the offseason. Now, he will have the opportunity to earn a roster spot with the Eagles organization. With starting linebacker Nakobe Dean suffering an injury, Evans could be elevated to the active roster sooner rather than later.

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Eagles signing ex-Titans LB Rashaan Evans to practice squad

Former Titans LB Rashaan Evans is reportedly signing to the Eagles’ practice squad.

After going through the entire offseason without signing with a team, former Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons linebacker Rashaan Evans has found a new home.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Evans is signing to the Philadelphia Eagles’ practice squad.

A former first-round pick of the Titans in 2018, Evans spent four seasons in Tennessee and developed into a starter during his time there. However, he never panned out the way the Titans hoped and was allowed to walk in 2022.

Evans then latched on with former Titans offensive coordinator and current Falcons head coach, Arthur Smith. The Alabama product tallied a career-high 159 tackles in his lone season in Atlanta, tied for seventh-most in the NFL.

Evans joins the Eagles in the wake of their starting linebacker Nakobe Dean suffering a foot injury that will sideline him for about a month, which gives Evans a path to some snaps in Philly’s talented defense. He’ll reunite with former Titans teammates A.J. Brown and Zach Cunningham, as well.

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Eagles to sign LB Rashaan Evans to the practice squad ahead of Matchup vs. Vikings

With Nakobe Dean set to miss multiple weeks, the #Eagles are signing linebacker Rashaan Evans to the practice squad ahead of Matchup vs. Vikings

With Nakobe Dean set to miss multiple weeks, the Eagles are signing linebacker Rashaan Evans to the practice squad ahead of Thursday night’s matchup against the Vikings.

In 2022, Evans led the Falcons in tackles, posting 159 stops—seventh-most in the NFL last season.

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Powerhouse NFL agent Drew Rosenhaus spotted at Saints training camp

Powerhouse NFL agent Drew Rosenhaus was spotted at Saints training camp, but does it mean anything? His unsigned clients include LB Rashaan Evans and OL Andrew Norwell:

There aren’t many people more influential around the NFL than Drew Rosenhaus. The high-profile agent represents dozens of players in the league and has spent decades cultivating relationships with general managers, coaches, and personnel executives from coast to coast. So it’s interesting that he was spotted at New Orleans Saints training camp on Wednesday by Nola.com’s Luke Johnson.

It might mean nothing. Rosenhaus represents several players on the Saints’ roster, including star wideout Chris Olave, veteran receiver James Washington, and a couple of guys on injured reserve like Eno Benjamin and Trai Turner. Maybe he just showed up to support his clients and glad-hand members of New Orleans’ front office to maintain those business relationships.

But isn’t it more fun to speculate? Rosenhaus still has many clients searching for work in 2022, and one name who jumps off the list is linebacker Rashaan Evans. The former first-round pick posted a career-high 159 tackles in 17 starts with the Atlanta Falcons last year, and he could make sense for the Saints now that Anthony Barr is moving on to pursue other opportunities. Other players represented by Rosenhaus Sports still available to sign include safety Josh Jones and guard Andrew Norwell. It’s possible he stopped by to test the waters and see if any of his clients could have a good opportunity in New Orleans.

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Howie Roseman says Eagles will keep their options open at linebacker position

During his presser to open up the first practice for Philadelphia’s 2023 training camp, GM Howie Roseman says Eagles“will keep their options open” at the linebacke rposition

The Eagles are always doing their due diligence on potential roster additions, and we’re wondering if any of the top remaining NFL free agents would fit in Philadelphia.

The Birds are stacked at almost every position outside of the linebacker position.

Philadelphia has Nakobe Dean and Nicholas Morrow but could look to add more depth with just Christian Ellis, Shaun Bradley, and Davion Taylor as reserves.

During his Wednesday press conference with head coach Nick Sirianni, Philadelphia’s GM said he’d address the linebacker position if necessary.

With Day 2 of the Eagles’ training camp scheduled for Thursday, we’re looking at a handful of free-agent linebackers that could fit the scheme.