Malik Jefferson a possibility?

xwalker

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I believe Malik's issues is all mental.

If Malik can get his head right, he definitely has the physical ability to become a good LB. He hardly has any wear-n-tear. Might become an asset if he shows the Cowboys next week during the private workout that he has improved mentally and is in shape. If not, it's no big loss. Cowboys are doing the right thing to bring him in for a looksie.

Replacement for Bernard on special teams.

He at least has NFL athletic ability which was not true for Bernard.

Year …... Tm …... G ... D-Snaps . ST-Snaps
2018 …... CIN …... 12 …... 11 …... 215
2019 …... CLE …... 9 …..... 1 ….... 116
2020 …... LAC …... 13 …... 3 ….... 236
2021 …... IND ….... 1 …..... 0 …...... 9


  • Cincinnati Bengals
    • The Cincinnati Bengals selected Jefferson in the third round (78th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.
    • Jefferson was the 11th linebacker drafted in 2018.
    • On June 21, 2018, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Jefferson to a four-year, $3.59 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $923,728.
    • He played in 10 games before being placed on injured reserve on December 18, 2018 with a foot injury.[22]
    • Jefferson was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.
  • Cleveland Browns
    • Jefferson was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on September 1, 2019.
    • On November 12, 2019, Jefferson was waived by the Browns.
  • Los Angeles Chargers
    • On November 25, 2019, Jefferson was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad.
    • He signed a futures contract with the Chargers on December 30, 2019.
    • On September 5, 2020, Jefferson was waived by the Chargers.
  • Tennessee Titans
    • On September 9, 2020, Jefferson was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad, but was released five days later.
    • Los Angeles Chargers (second stint)
    • On September 16, 2020, Jefferson was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad.
    • He was promoted to the active roster on September 26, 2020.[32] On January 1, 2021, Jefferson was placed on injured reserve.
    • He was waived after the season on March 12, 2021.
  • Indianapolis Colts
    • On May 5, 2021, Jefferson signed with the Indianapolis Colts.
    • He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.
    • He was promoted to the active roster on December 15.
    • He was waived on January 4, 2022.
    • He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2022.
    • He was released on May 10, 2022.
 

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Replacement for Bernard on special teams.

He at least has NFL athletic ability which was not true for Bernard.

Year …... Tm …... G ... D-Snaps . ST-Snaps
2018 …... CIN …... 12 …... 11 …... 215
2019 …... CLE …... 9 …..... 1 ….... 116
2020 …... LAC …... 13 …... 3 ….... 236
2021 …... IND ….... 1 …..... 0 …...... 9


  • Cincinnati Bengals
    • The Cincinnati Bengals selected Jefferson in the third round (78th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.
    • Jefferson was the 11th linebacker drafted in 2018.
    • On June 21, 2018, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Jefferson to a four-year, $3.59 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $923,728.
    • He played in 10 games before being placed on injured reserve on December 18, 2018 with a foot injury.[22]
    • Jefferson was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.
  • Cleveland Browns
    • Jefferson was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on September 1, 2019.
    • On November 12, 2019, Jefferson was waived by the Browns.
  • Los Angeles Chargers
    • On November 25, 2019, Jefferson was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad.
    • He signed a futures contract with the Chargers on December 30, 2019.
    • On September 5, 2020, Jefferson was waived by the Chargers.
  • Tennessee Titans
    • On September 9, 2020, Jefferson was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad, but was released five days later.
    • Los Angeles Chargers (second stint)
    • On September 16, 2020, Jefferson was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad.
    • He was promoted to the active roster on September 26, 2020.[32] On January 1, 2021, Jefferson was placed on injured reserve.
    • He was waived after the season on March 12, 2021.
  • Indianapolis Colts
    • On May 5, 2021, Jefferson signed with the Indianapolis Colts.
    • He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.
    • He was promoted to the active roster on December 15.
    • He was waived on January 4, 2022.
    • He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2022.
    • He was released on May 10, 2022.
It's got to be mental. No other way to explain the complete opposite and lack of any production playing the game of pro football the way he excelled in college.
 

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5th team in 5 years. Still looking for his first start and 10th career solo tackle

Wonder if this is the big signing Stephens been hinting at
He is certainly a value signing that Stephen likes to brag about. Stephen’s big signings are usually among the first cuts and they never see a regular season game.
 

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Longhorns haven’t had NFL talent in a decade. Trans should stop draft Longhorns
I know. That program hasn't been the same since Colt McCoy got injured in the National Championship game against Alabama.
They have an amazing 2022-23 recruiting class and will have a RB go early in the first round in next year's draft. And I hope the Cowboys draft him if available.
 

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He's all athlete ... Zero Instincts ..
Typical JAG.

A reason why he's been cut by 6 teams in 4 years.
i don't look for it to be much different here.
 

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He's all athlete ... Zero Instincts ..
Typical JAG.

A reason why he's been cut by 6 teams in 4 years.
i don't look for it to be much different here.
True, but we all thought the same for Jayron Kearse last season.
 
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