JALEN TOLBERT NEWS

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

On inactive list Tolbert (coach's decision) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact The rookie third-round pick suited up for the past seven games but won't play Sunday, as James Washington (foot) is making his 2022 debut after being activated off injured reserve. Tolbert has only two receptions for 12 yards in eight contests this season.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Likely No. 3 wideout Week 8 Tolbert could serve as the Cowboys' No. 3 receiver in Sunday's game against the Bears with Noah Brown (foot) inactive for the contest, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Heading into training camp, Tolbert looked like a leading candidate to open the season as the Cowboys' No. 2 wideout behind CeeDee Lamb, but a poor preseason resulted in him being a healthy scratch Week 1. Tolbert's outlook hasn't changed much for the better since that time, as he was inactive in four of the Cowboys' first seven games and fell further down the pecking order at receiver when Michael Gallup returned from a torn ACL in Week 4. Lamb and Gallup are both suiting up Sunday, but the absence of Brown creates an opportunity for Tolbert to see meaningful playing time on offense for the first time since Week 3, when he logged 23 snaps. With Brown out and James Washington (foot) on injured reserve, the Cowboys aren't left with much depth at the position beyond Tolbert, as the lone other active wideout Sunday is 5-foot-9, 153-pound return man KaVontae Turpin, who profiles as more of a gadget player on offense than a true receiver.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 30, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cowboys Roster Moves & Inactives: Dak Prescott & Dalton Schultz OUT, Rookie Jalen Tolbert to Play at Eagles? After several roster moves, will rookie wide receiver Jalen Tolbert suit up against the Eagles on Sunday night?

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Not playing Sunday Tolbert (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday at the Rams, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Through the first five games of his career, Tolbert has made just one appearance to date. With the rookie third-round pick again in street clothes, the Cowboys' receiving corps will be composed of CeeDee Lamb, Michael Gallup, Noah Brown, Simi Fehoko and KaVontae Turpin.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Sunday Tolbert (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Commanders, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact For the third time in four games to begin his career, Tolbert will be a healthy scratch for the Cowboys. It's not a surprise with Michael Gallup back in the lineup for the first time since tearing his ACL back on Jan. 2, and Tolbert now be in danger of being a regular inactive for the team without an injury elsewhere in Dallas' receiving corps.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches one pass in win Tolbert caught one of two targets for four yards in Monday's 23-16 win over the Giants.

Impact Tolbert played on 36 percent of the Cowboys' offensive snaps in his pro debut, but he was only able to reel in one of his two targets in the contest. The rookie was an afterthought in the offense, as teammates CeeDee Lamb and Noah Brown soaked up the majority of the wide receiver targets from quarterback Cooper Rush. Tolbert will have to wait to prove himself on the field, but the imminent return of Michael Gallup (knee) and Dalton Schultz (knee) will likely make it difficult for the 23-year-old wideout to see any significant playing time. Tolbert will likely remain far off the fantasy radar when the Cowboys host the Commanders in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

In line for pro debut Tolbert is listed as active for Monday's game against the Giants, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The rookie third-round pick thus is in line for his pro debut after being a healthy scratch for both of the Cowboys' first two games of the season. It's unclear what kind of workload he can expect, but the offense again will be without Michael Gallup (knee), and No. 1 tight end Dalton Schultz (knee) also isn't playing, so Tolbert could get in the mix behind CeeDee Lamb and Noah Brown.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why hasn't Jalen Tolbert played for the Cowboys? The former South Alabama standout has been a game-day inactive in both games for Dallas this season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • AL.COM

Takes seat again in Week 2 Tolbert (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Bengals, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact For a second consecutive game to begin his career, the rookie third-round pick won't be available to a Cowboys offense that's without fellow pass catchers Michael Gallup (knee, inactive) and James Washington (foot, IR). The decision to delay Tolbert's pro debut is an interesting one, especially with Dak Prescott (thumb) sidelined for the foreseeable future. In any case, interim starting quarterback Cooper Rush will have CeeDee Lamb, Noah Brown, Dennis Houston, Simi Fehoko and KaVontae Turpin available at wide receiver Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

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AUGUST 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Pair of grabs in win Tolbert brought in two of four targets for 25 yards in the Cowboys' 32-18 preseason win over the Chargers on Saturday night.

Impact The rookie drew the start and turned in a solid effort overall while working with Cooper Rush as his quarterback. Tolbert's numbers were an improvement on the 2-7-0 line he furnished in the preseason opener against the Broncos last Saturday night, and he remains slated for a starting role to open the regular season with Michael Gallup (knee) and James Washington (foot) projected to be unavailable.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Tolbert Goes Downstairs to Gaul 19-yard Grab Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert goes downstairs to haul a 19-yard grab.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

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AUGUST 19, 2022

Showing growth in practice Tolbert was more consistent this week during joint practices with the Chargers after a rough performance in the Cowboys' preseason opener, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning New...

Impact The rookie receiver caught only two of his seven targets and got flagged for a false start against the Broncos last Saturday, but Tolbert appears to have put it behind him. "I'm learning more and more about each [wide receiver] position as I go," he said after Thursday's practice. "And so, me just being able to move around and understand more - in the game Saturday, it was kind of flying around on me. Overall, I'm picking it up. I'm good. Now, I'm just working on being consistent. My main goal was to come out here, be consistent and compete hard, and I think I did a very good job of that." With Michael Gallup (knee) and James Washington (foot) both set to miss the beginning of the regular season, there will be a lot of pressure on Tolbert to handle a big role from the jump despite being a third-round pick from a smaller conference. If he continues to show progress and can maybe add better preseason numbers to his resume before Week 1, his status as a fantasy sleeper will be a lot more secure.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Tolbert or Jahan Dotson: Who's the better fantasy draft pick in 2022? There are a host of intriguing rookie wide receivers in 2022 fantasy drafts, but two lesser-known potential breakouts might offer the most v...

AUGUST 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cowboys' joint practices offer grim glimpse at WR Depth

The Cowboys need all the help they can get at WR, David Helman writes from Costa Mesa.

AUGUST 18, 2022

Inside Access: Jalen Tolbert Falling Catch Rookie wide receiver lays out over the middle of the for catch during a joint practice with the Los Angele Chargers.\

AUGUST 18, 2022 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

What Cowboys learned from flag-filled night in Denver

The Cowboys made too many penalties in a ragged preseason opener, but there were some good things, too, David Helman writes.

AUGUST 14, 2022

Rocky (Mountain) Start: WR Jalen Tolbert on 'Learning Experience' in Cowboys Debut Tolbert was one of many Cowboys with a tough preseason debut, but he’s keeping it positive.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM