Ben Malena (born May 29, 1992) is an American former football running back. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2014 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at Texas A&M.
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| Position: | Running back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | May 29, 1992 Cedar Hill, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Cedar Hill |
| College: | Texas A&M |
| Undrafted: | 2014 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| CFL status: | International |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
Professional career edit
Dallas Cowboys (first stint) edit
On May 12, 2014, Malena signed with the Dallas Cowboys.[1] On August 9, 2014, he was waived.[2]
Houston Texans edit
On August 29, 2014, Malena was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad.[3] On December 29, 2014, Malena signed a reserve/future contract with the Texans.[4] On May 8, 2015, he was waived.[5]
Dallas Cowboys (second stint) edit
On May 15, 2015, Malena signed with the Cowboys.[6] On September 5, 2015, he was waived.[7]
On December 2, 2015, Malena signed to the Cowboys' practice squad.[8] On January 4, 2016, Malena signed a reserve/future contract with the Dallas Cowboys.[9] On May 6, 2016, he was waived.[10]
Toronto Argonauts edit
On September 14, 2016, Malena signed with the Toronto Argonauts.
Personal life edit
At Texas A&M University, Malena majored in recreation, parks, and tourism science.
References edit
- ^ a b Flores, Jesus. "Dallas Cowboys 2014 Training Camp Profile: Ben Malena". www.rantsports.com. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ "Cowboys cut two, sign one; roster at 89". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ "Texans Sign Ben Malena to the Practice Squad". Scout.com. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ "Texans sign nine to reserve/futures contracts". www.houstontexans.com. Archived from the original on 2016-06-16. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ "Texans Waive S Josh Aubrey, DE Keith Browner, & RB Ben Malena - NFL Trade Rumors -". NFL Trade Rumors -. 2015-05-08. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ "Report: Cowboys sign RBs Ben Malena, Michael Hill". Dallas Cowboys. Archived from the original on August 17, 2015. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ "Vaughan, Showers Among Notable Cuts As Cowboys Meet 53-Man Roster Limit". Dallas Cowboys. September 5, 2015. Archived from the original on August 6, 2017. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- ^ "Moore & Green Promoted To Active Roster; Four Other Roster Moves". Dallas Cowboys. 2015-12-02. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ "Cowboys Sign Eight Practice Squad Players To Futures Contracts". Dallas Cowboys. 2016-01-05. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
- ^ "Cowboys Make Five Roster Moves; Announce Undrafted Free Agents". Dallas Cowboys. May 6, 2016. Archived from the original on September 5, 2017. Retrieved May 14, 2016.