JULY 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
NICK RALSTON
Home Run? Cowboys FB Nick Ralston Tackling Two Careers In Dallas Ralston’s making moves both on and off the field.
Earns futures deal Ralston signed a reserve/future deal with the Cowboys on Monday.
Impact Ralston spent the majority of the season on the Cowboys' practice squad, but he did suit up for four games between Week 3 and 6. Ralston spent the majority of that time on special teams and only saw one offensive snap, while not tallying any stats.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back with practice squad Ralston signed with the Cowboys' practice squad Wednesday.
Impact Ralston was promoted to the active roster prior to Sunday's game against New England but was then immediately cut. He's now back with the Cowboys' practice squad, where he's spent the majority of his time this season.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lands two-year contract Ralston signed a two-year contract with the Cowboys on Saturday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Ralston was elevated from the practice squad for each of the last three games, but he'll now land a two-year deal with Dallas. He's played just one offensive snap across his first three NFL appearances.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back to practice squad Ralston reverted back to the Cowboys practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Impact Ralston was added to the active roster Sunday for the third time this season. He played 15 snaps on special teams and didn't record any stats against the Giants in Week 5.
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back with active roster Ralston was elevated from the practice squad Saturday for the Cowboys' Week 5 matchup with the Giants.
Impact The tight end will be with the active roster for the third consecutive week. He has played just one offensive snap in the last two weeks and will continue to be the third option at his position behind Dalton Schultz and Blake Jarwin.
OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back to practice squad Ralston reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad on Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact Ralston was elevated to the Cowboys' active roster for Sunday's matchup with the Panthers, and he was on the field for 16 special teams snaps in the win. He's yet to record a catch through two games this season.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Elevated from practice squad The Cowboys elevated Ralston from their practice squad Saturday as a COVID-19 replacement for Week 4, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Impact Ralston made his NFL debut in Week 3 and played on just one offensive snap in the Cowboys' win over the Eagles. With Keanu Neal (illness) and Bradlee Anae (undisclosed) set to miss Sunday's game due to COVID-19 protocols, the team made the decision to add the rookie to its active roster ahead of a Week 4 matchup against the Panthers. Ralston's role Sunday will likely be as a contributor on special teams and to serve as depth on offense.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts to practice squad Ralston reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's official media site.
Impact Ralston -- an undrafted rookie -- played just one offensive snap in his NFL debut, but he did log a tackle on special teams where he handled 15 snaps.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Elevated from practice squad The Cowboys elevated Ralston from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Monday's game against the Eagles, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Ralston joined the Cowboys' practice squad to begin the year after he was waived by the team at the end of August. He's primarily a blocking tight end and should serve as a depth role in Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to waivers The Cowboys waived Ralston on Tuesday, Rob Phillips of DallasCowboys.com reports.
Impact Ralston signed with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent. He doesn't appear to have much fantasy upside, as he is primarily a blocking tight end.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
