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vs. PIT: #24 vs opposing DL - 14.71 FPA

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  • Signed by Gang Green

    Cowart signed a contract with the Jets on Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: After spending the entire 2023 season on the Jets' practice squad, Cowart played in 15 regular-season games (including seven starts) for the Bears in 2024 and finished with 26 tackles (14 solo), including a career-high 2.5 sacks. Cowart will use the offseason and training camp to compete for the second starting job at defensive tackle next to Quinnen Williams.

    Published: Thu, Mar 13 at 3:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set career high in sacks

    Cowart recorded two tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Playing in his fourth season, Cowart set a career high with 2.5 sacks while posting 26 tackles on a 32 percent snap share over 15 games during the campaign. The veteran is an unrestricted free agent.

    Published: Mon, Jan 6 at 5:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Quickly gets new deal

    Cowart signed a contract with the Texans on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Analysis: Cowart was cut by the Chiefs on May 10, after having signed a contract with the team in March. The veteran defensive tackle appeared in 17 games for the Colts last season, recording 12 tackles (four solo). He'll likely compete for a depth role on the Houston defensive line.

    Published: Thu, May 18 at 9:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Cut by Kansas City

    The Chiefs released Cowart on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Analysis: Cowart will head back to free agency after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Chiefs back in March. The 2019 fifth-round pick logged 12 tackles (four solo) last season while suiting up in all 17 games for the Colts.

    Published: Wed, May 10 at 3:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds work in Kansas City

    Cowart signed a contract with the Chiefs on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Analysis: Cowart is now slated to join the reigning Super Bowl champs this upcoming season following Friday's agreement. The 26-year-old spent this previous campaign operating as both a rotational defensive lineman and as a special-teams contributor as a member of the Colts.

    Published: Fri, Mar 24 at 9:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Joining Indianapolis

    Cowart was claimed off waivers by the Colts on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: The 26-year-old will join Indianapolis after the team waived defensive end Scott Patchan in a corresponding move. Cowart was let go by the Patriots on Friday after he missed the entirety of the 2021 season while on the PUP list with an undisclosed injury.

    Published: Sat, Jul 23 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Let go by Pats

    Cowart was cut by the Patriots on Friday.

    Analysis: Cowart was drafted by New England in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He ultimately played in 19 games, starting 14, and recorded 29 tackles, one sack and one pass defensed during that span. He is now set to look for a new destination.

    Published: Sat, Jul 23 at 9:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains inactive at practice

    Cowart has remained on the sideline for practices thus far at mandatory minicamp due to an unspecified injury, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

    Analysis: The defensive end has yet to return to practice after he missed all of last season while on the PUP list. Cowart last played in 2020, making 27 tackles including a sack with a pass deflection over 14 games. He's expected to be a reserve option behind Christian Barmore and Davon Godchaux this season.

    Published: Wed, Jun 8 at 11:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't come off PUP list

    Coach Bill Belichick said Wednesday that Cowart (undisclosed) will remain on the PUP list, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Cowart was placed on the reserve/PUP list prior to the start of the regular season, and though he was designated for a return Oct. 20, he will ultimately remain sidelined for all of 2021. The 2019 fifth-round pick will focus his attention toward getting healthy for 2022.

    Published: Wed, Nov 10 at 9:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Designated to return from PUP list

    The Patriots designated Cowart (undisclosed) to return from the PUP list Wednesday, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.

    Analysis: Cowart has been on the PUP list since late July, but he has finally returned to practice, which begins the 21-day period for him to be added to the active roster. If he isn't, he will remain on the PUP list for the remainder of the season. Last year, the 25-year-old played in 14 games and registered the second-most defensive tackle snaps for the Patriots, but his role may be slightly diminished when he returns due to the addition of 38th overall pick Christian Barmore.

    Published: Wed, Oct 20 at 11:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves to reserve/PUP list

    The Patriots placed Cowart (undisclosed) on the reserve/PUP list Wednesday.

    Analysis: Cowart will be eligible to come off the PUP list as soon as Week 7, though the nature and severity of his injury remain undisclosed. He notched 27 tackles (14 solo), one sack and one pass breakup across 14 appearances last season.

    Published: Thu, Sep 2 at 5:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on PUP

    Cowart (undisclosed) was placed on the preseason PUP list Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The extent and nature of Cowart's injury is unknown, and he can be activated off the list at any point during training camp. Last year, the 25-year-old played in 14 games and registered the second-most defensive tackle snaps for the Patriots. However, his role may be diminished this season as New England selected Christian Barmore 38th overall, making him the first defensive tackle off the board in the 2021 NFL Draft.

    Published: Fri, Jul 23 at 8:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Clear to face Chargers

    Cowart (back) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.

    Analysis: A back injury held Cowart out last Sunday against the Cardinals after he missed his first contest of 2020 while residing on the reserve/COVID-19 list between Oct. 11 and Oct. 21. He's started all nine games that he's appeared in this season, collecting a total of 23 tackles and two tackles for loss.

    Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 1:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not playing Week 12

    Cowart (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against Arizona.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old will be sidelined for at least one game due to the back injury. Isaiah Mack should have an increased role on the defensive line in Cowart's absence.

    Published: Sun, Nov 29 at 9:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns from coronavirus

    The Patriots activated Cowart from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.

    Analysis: Cowart tested positive for COVID-19 on Oct. 11, but, as evidenced by this news, he's turned in two negative test results 24 hours apart. The Maryland product has supplied eight tackles (three solo) in four games this season, so he'll likely assume his usual rotational role across the Patriot defensive line for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

    Published: Wed, Oct 21 at 3:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tests positive for coronavirus

    Cowart tested positive for COVID-19 late Saturday, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports. The Patriots will place him on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

    Analysis: Cowart becomes the third Patriots player to test positive for COVID-19 in just over a week, joining quarterback Cam Newton and cornerback Stephon Gilmore. His positive test resulted in New England shutting down its facility Sunday for the third time in 10 days, with the NFL subsequently postponing the Patriots' game Monday against the Broncos until Sunday, Oct. 18. Cowart could gain clearance to play Week 6, but he'll first need to submit two negative COVID-19 test results at least 24 hours…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 6:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Clears concussion protocol

    Cowart is not listed on the Patriots' injury report Tuesday.

    Analysis: Cowart has cleared the league's concussion protocol and put in a full practice Tuesday. He should return to provide depth along the Patriots' defensive line.

    Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 2:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No-go against Cincinnati

    Cowart (concussion) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

    Analysis: The rookie fifth-rounder has been prone to healthy scratches this year, suiting up in four games and notching two tackles. Cowart works mainly as depth, so his absence from the lineup shouldn't shake up the Patriots' defensive dynamic.

    Published: Sat, Dec 14 at 10:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially questionable

    Cowart remains in concussion protocol and is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

    Analysis: Cowart has missed the last two games due to a concussion and is in danger of missing a third. He was able to practice in limited fashion all week, so he is trending in a positive direction. His final status will be determined closer to kickoff.

    Published: Sat, Dec 14 at 7:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will remain sidelined

    Cowart (head) will not play in Sunday's contest against the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Cowart's absence will mark his second straight due to a head injury. He was unable to practice all week, so this decision is relatively unsurprising. A return to practice next week would be the first step in a potential return for the team's Week 15 matchup with the Bengals.

    Published: Sat, Dec 7 at 8:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will not play Week 13

    Cowart has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans due to a head injury.

    Analysis: It is unclear when Cowart obtained the injury, as he was not on the Patriots' injury report prior to this news. His absence does not figure to have an impact on the team's defense, as he primarily just provides depth at nose tackle.

    Published: Sat, Nov 30 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.com
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10CLE,
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