Cowboys Surprisingly Cut Former 1st Rounder Ahead of NFL Playoffs
The latest Dallas Cowboys news is a bit surprising as the team is moving on from linebacker Rashaan Evans. Heading into Week 17, the Cowboys announced the team is releasing Evans. Dallas activated offensive linemen Matt Waletzko from the Reserve/Injured list in a corresponding move.
The Cowboys signed Evans to a practice squad deal on October 12. The defender carved out a key role partly as a result of Leighton Vander Esch’s season-ending injury. Prior to being released, Evans played in nine games (including one start) notching nine tackles.
Following a standout collegiate career at Alabama, Evans was selected by the Titans with the No. 22 pick in the 2018 NFL draft. Evans spent his first four seasons as a starting linebacker with Tennessee.
The defender went on to sign with the Falcons in 2022. Evans notched a career-high 159 tackles, 6 tackles for loss and 4 pass deflections while starting all 17 games for Atlanta.
