- Jalen Cropper
- #16
- Team DAL
- Pos WR
- Status AActive
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Back with Cowboys on practice squad
Dallas signed Cropper to its practice squad Wednesday.
Analysis: Cropper has been on the Cowboys' practice squad for most of the season. He was signed to the active roster ahead of this past Sunday's loss to Carolina but was subsequently waived Tuesday after logging one snap on offense and eight on special teams. Now that Cropper is back on Dallas' practice squad, he'll again look to be elevated for game days, though that's less likely to happen with fellow wideouts CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and KaVontae Turpin (foot) seemingly close to returning to action.
Published: Wed, Oct 15 at 4:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Let go by Dallas
The Cowboys waived Cropper on Tuesday.
Analysis: The move corresponds with the impending returns of fellow wideouts CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and KaVontae Turpin (foot), and the Cowboys are hoping that Cropper can clear waivers and return to the team on the practice squad, per Todd Archer of ESPN.com. Cropper played in the Cowboys' last three games and saw additional work as a returner during Sunday's 30-27 road loss to the Panthers. He finished that contest with 38 yards on two kickoff returns and 19 yards on two punt returns.
Published: Tue, Oct 14 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Signed to Dallas' active roster
The Cowboys signed Cropper from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Analysis: The move corresponds with the Cowboys placing running back Miles Sanders (knee) on injured reserve. Cropper had been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster twice this season and played a season-high six snaps on offense during the Cowboys' Week 5 win over the Jets. The third-year wideout will likely see most of his playing time Sunday on special teams but could get some work on offense due to the absences of fellow wideouts CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and KaVontae Turpin (foot).
Published: Sat, Oct 11 at 3:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Reverts to practice squad
Cropper reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Cropper was elevated to the Cowboys' active roster for a second straight game due to the absences of CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and KaVontae Turpin (foot). Cropper saw six snaps on offense, which came after Jalen Brooks suffered a knee injury on punt coverage in the fourth quarter. Cropper did not see a target from Dak Prescott, but the former also played 10 snaps on special teams, returning one punt for eight yards while calling a fair catch three times. Cropper is eligible to be elevated from the…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 6 at 5:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Back with active roster
Cropper was elevated from the Cowboys' practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Cropper has been elevated to the Cowboys' active roster for the second consecutive game after playing five total snaps (four on special teams, one on offense) in the Week 4 tie with the Packers. He's likely to play a similar role in Sunday's matchup against the Jets, contributing on both offense and special teams.
Published: Sat, Oct 4 at 3:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Moved back to practice squad
Moreno-Cropper reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Moreno-Cropper was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's matchup versus Green Bay and logged one offensive snap, along with four snaps on special teams, without recording any output in that contest. CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and Jonathan Mingo (knee) were both inactive for that game, and Moreno-Cropper could get another look in Week 5 versus the Jets if both injured wideouts remain sidelined.
Published: Mon, Sep 29 at 5:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Joins active roster
Cropper was elevated from the Cowboys' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Analysis: With CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and Jonathan Mingo (knee) both sidelined for the Week 4 matchup against the Packers, Cropper's elevation provides the Cowboys with depth at wide receiver. The Fresno State product posted 83 catches for 1,086 yards and five touchdowns during his final collegiate season in 2022. Cropper could also contribute on special teams by potentially returning punts and kicks, per Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News.
Published: Sat, Sep 27 at 7:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Hanging around Dallas
Moreno-Cropper was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad Wednesday.
Analysis: Moreno-Cropper went unclaimed on waivers, ultimately returning to the Cowboys' practice unit. The wideout was elevated to the active roster with Dallas once in 2024, and he will look to beat that number in 2025.
Published: Wed, Aug 27 at 3:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Jettisoned by Cowboys
Dallas waived Moreno-Cropper on Tuesday.
Analysis: Moreno-Cropper suited up for one regular-season game with the Cowboys as a rookie last season, but he spent most of the year on the team's practice squad. He could reunite with Dallas in a similar capacity for the 2025 campaign.
Published: Tue, Aug 26 at 3:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Inks reserve/future deal with DAL
The Cowboys signed Moreno-Cropper to a reserve/future contract Monday.
Analysis: Moreno-Cropper originally signed with Dallas as an undrafted free agent in April of 2023. He's spent most of his time since on the team's practice squad, though he's gotten one elevation -- in Week 10 this season, he made his NFL debut and played 12 offensive snaps along with three special-teams snaps against Philadelphia without recording any other stats. Moreno-Cropper is now set to be part of the Dallas organization through the offseason and will try to earn a roster spot during training…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 6 at 4:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Reverts to practice squad
Moreno-Cropper reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Moreno-Cropper played 12 of 60 offensive snaps Sunday, which was four more than KaVontae Turpin, though the former did not register a stat. The Cowboys can elevate Moreno-Cropper to the active roster two more times this season, though the chances of that happening would significantly decrease if Brandin Cooks (knee) were to be activated from injured reserve.
Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 5:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets Week 10 elevation
The Cowboys elevated Cropper from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Cropper was a standout for Dallas during training camp this year, and he'll now get his first practice-squad elevation. If he suits up Sunday against Philadelphia, the Fresno State product will be making his NFL debut. Cropper isn't likely to see much work on offense, however, with CeeDee Lamb, Jalen Tolbert, Jalen Brooks, Jonathan Mingo, KaVontae Turpin and Ryan Flournoy all likely ahead of him on the Cowboys' wideout depth chart.
Published: Sat, Nov 9 at 11:26am by Rotowire.com
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Back with Dallas on practice squad
The Cowboys signed Cropper to the practice squad Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Cropper will stick around on the Cowboys' taxi squad after he was unable to make the 53-man roster. He has yet to appear in a regular-season game since signing with Dallas as an undrafted free agent in April of 2023.
Published: Wed, Aug 28 at 4:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Let go by Dallas
The Cowboys waived Cropper on Tuesday.
Analysis: Cropper spent all of 2023 on the Cowboys' practice squad. Sad Yousuf of The Athletic relayed Wednesday that Cropper had been one of the most consistent wide receivers during training camp. While Cropper accumulated five catches on 10 targets for 32 yards across three preseason games, it wasn't enough for him to stick around on the 53-man roster. Cropper could be invited back to Dallas to join the practice squad again, or he could explore his options elsewhere assuming he clears waivers.
Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 6:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Consistent showing in camp
Cropper has been the most consistent of the Cowboys' depth wide receivers in training camp, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: With CeeDee Lamb (contract dispute) holding out, there have been additional reps available behind Brandin Cooks (personal), Jalen Tolbert and Jalen Brooks, and Cropper has gotten a chance to make a positive impression on the coaching staff. The 23-year-old Fresno State product may have moved ahead of Tyron Billy-Johnson, Ryan Flournoy, Kelvin Harmon and the other wideouts fighting for one of the last spots on the 53-man roster, but there's no guarantee any of them make the cut -- in addition to…read more
Published: Wed, Aug 21 at 8:28am by Rotowire.com
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Signs new deal with Dallas
Moreno-Cropper signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on Monday.
Analysis: Moreno-Cropped spent the entirety of the 2023 season on the team's practice squad and will now stick around for the offseason. The wide receiver will look to compete for an active roster spot with Dallas in 2024.
Published: Mon, Jan 15 at 5:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Inks to practice squad
The Cowboys signed Moreno-Cropper to the practice squad Wednesday, Patrik Walker of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Moreno-Cropper put together a solid offseason with Dallas, so it's not surprising to see the team keep him around as a practice-squad member. The undrafted rookie out of Fresno State showcased 4.40 speed at the combine.
Published: Thu, Aug 31 at 6:46am by Rotowire.com
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Waived by Dallas
The Cowboys waived Moreno-Cropper on Tuesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Moreno-Cropper joined the Cowboys following a promising collegiate career at Fresno State. Although he missed out on a 53-man roster spot, he showed some promise during the offseason and is expected to join the Cowboys' practice squad if he clears waivers.
Published: Tue, Aug 29 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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