Dylan Cole (American football)

Dylan McKalob Cole (born May 19, 1994) is an American football linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Missouri State, and went undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft.[1]

Dylan Cole
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Cole in 2021
No. 55 – Chicago Bears
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1994-05-19) May 19, 1994
Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:237 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:Rogersville (MO)
College:Missouri State
Undrafted:2017
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2022
Total tackles:145
Sacks:2.0
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Interceptions:2
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Professional career

2017 season

Cole signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2017.[2] On October 1, 2017, Cole recorded his first NFL interception and returned it for a touchdown in a 57–14 home win over the Tennessee Titans. He recorded his first career sack as well.[3] On October 15, 2017, Cole made his second career interception in the game against the Cleveland Browns. However, he injured his hamstring in the process of making the interception and had to be carried off the field.[4]

2018 season

On September 25, 2018, Cole was placed on injured reserve after playing through a dislocated wrist in Week 3 against the New York Giants.[5] He was activated off injured reserve on November 27, 2018.[6]

2019 season

On November 23, 2019, Cole was placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn ACL in Week 12.[7]

2020 season

On April 6, 2020, Cole was re-signed to a one-year, $2.133 million contract. He was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list at the start of training camp on July 31, 2020.[8] He was moved back to the active roster on August 16.[9] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 5,[10] and activated five days later.[11] He was placed on injured reserve on November 14, 2020 with a back injury.[12]

Tennessee Titans

On October 13, 2021, Cole was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad.[13] He was released on October 26, then re-signed on November 6.[14][15] Cole was elevated to the active roster for the Titans Week 10 matchup with the New Orleans Saints. On the kickoff to open the second half, Cole caused a fumble which resulted in a recovery for the Titans. He was signed to the active roster on November 16.[16]

On March 23, 2022, Cole re-signed with the Titans.[17]

Chicago Bears

On March 23, 2023, Cole signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears.[18]

References
  1. "2016 Missouri State Bears Football Media Guide". Missouri State Bears.
  2. "OFFICIAL: Texans sign 20 college free agents". HoustonTexans.com. May 12, 2017. Archived from the original on October 18, 2017. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  3. "Former Missouri State star Dylan Cole records pick-six during Texans blowout". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  4. "Dylan Cole carted off after interception". ProFootballTalk. October 15, 2017. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
  5. "TRANSACTIONS: Texans place Dylan Cole, Bruce Ellington on reserve/injured list". HoustonTexans.com. September 25, 2018.
  6. "TRANSACTIONS: Texans activate Dylan Cole". HoustonTexans.com. November 27, 2018.
  7. Gantt, Darin (November 22, 2019). "Texans lose Dylan Cole to torn ACL". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  8. "Texans announce roster moves". HoustonTexans.com. July 31, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
  9. Wilson, Aaron (August 16, 2020). "Texans activate Kenny Stills, Dylan Cole". HoustonChronicle.com. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  10. Sidhu, Deepi (November 5, 2020). "Texans prep for Jaguars, but place 3 LBs on Reserve/COVID-19 list". HoustonTexans.com. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  11. "Houston Texans Transactions (11-10-20)". HoustonTexans.com. November 10, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  12. "Houston Texans Transactions (11-14-20)". HoustonTexans.com. November 14, 2020.
  13. Wyatt, Jim (October 13, 2021). "Titans Sign LB Avery Williamson, Move S Amani Hooker to "Designated for Return from Injured Reserve" List". TennesseeTitans.com.
  14. Wyatt, Jim (October 26, 2021). "Titans Add Two to Practice Squad, Release Three Others". TennesseeTitans.com.
  15. Wyatt, Jim (November 6, 2021). "Titans Make a Flurry of Roster Moves Ahead of Sunday's Game vs the Rams". TennesseeTitans.com.
  16. Wyatt, Jim (November 16, 2021). "Titans Activate OLB Derick Roberson from Injured Reserve While Signing LB Dylan Cole to the Active Roster". TennesseeTitans.com.
  17. Wyatt, Jim (March 23, 2022). "Titans Agree to Terms With LB Dylan Cole on One-Year Deal". TennesseeTitans.com.
  18. Hajduk, Gabby (March 23, 2023). "Roster Move: Bears sign LB Dylan Cole". ChicagoBears.com.
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