Byron Cowart
29-Year-Old
Free Agent
Questionable
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 12/7/2025
2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
0
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
Released by the Jets in December of 2025.
Let go from injured reserve
The Jets waived Cowart (ankle) from injured reserve Tuesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Cowart opened the regular season on injured reserve due to an ankle injury that he sustained in early August during training camp. He was competing for a starting spot on the Jets' defensive line, but the 2019 fifth-rounder has been let go by the team before having the opportunity to return to practice. It's unclear where Cowart is in his recovery from his injury, but once fully healthy, he would be in position to join a team in need of interior depth on the defensive line.
Cowart opened the regular season on injured reserve due to an ankle injury that he sustained in early August during training camp. He was competing for a starting spot on the Jets' defensive line, but the 2019 fifth-rounder has been let go by the team before having the opportunity to return to practice. It's unclear where Cowart is in his recovery from his injury, but once fully healthy, he would be in position to join a team in need of interior depth on the defensive line.
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Measurables Review
How do Byron Cowart's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"Weight
300 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.16 secVertical Jump
30.0 inBroad Jump
111 inBench Press
26 repsHand Length
10.00 inArm Length
33.75 inMore Fantasy News
Placed on injured reserve
The Jets placed Cowart (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday, Randy Lange and Eric Allen of the team's official site reports.
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Leaves practice early
Cowart (ankle) left practice early Tuesday, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports
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Signed by Gang Green
Cowart signed a contract with the Jets on Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
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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.
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Quickly gets new deal
Cowart signed a contract with the Texans on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Looking good early in OTAs
Cowart's ability to generate pressure has stood out early on at OTAs, per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Cowart had one or two sacks at Wednesday's practice, which is the first one that was open to members of the media. If he continues to impress in practice, Cowart has a chance to earn a starting role next to Quinnen Williams on the interior of the Jets' offensive line. Other players battling for that spot include Derrick Nnadi and Jay Tufele. Cowart notched 2.5 sacks with the Bears in 2024.
Cowart had one or two sacks at Wednesday's practice, which is the first one that was open to members of the media. If he continues to impress in practice, Cowart has a chance to earn a starting role next to Quinnen Williams on the interior of the Jets' offensive line. Other players battling for that spot include Derrick Nnadi and Jay Tufele. Cowart notched 2.5 sacks with the Bears in 2024.