American gridiron football player (born 1992)
American football player
Ben Malena Position: Running back Born: (1992-05-29 ) May 29, 1992 (age 32) Cedar Hill, Texas , U.S.Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Weight: 195 lb (88 kg) High school: Cedar Hill College: Texas A&M Undrafted: 2014
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
CFL status: International Player stats at PFR
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 .
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys (first stint)
On May 12, 2014, Malena signed with the Dallas Cowboys .[ 1] On August 9, 2014, he was waived.[ 2]
Houston Texans
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)
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
On September 14, 2016, Malena signed with the Toronto Argonauts .
Personal life
At Texas A&M University , Malena majored in recreation, parks, and tourism science.
References
^ a b Flores, Jesus. "Dallas Cowboys 2014 Training Camp Profile: Ben Malena" . www.rantsports.com . Retrieved May 14, 2016 .
^ "Cowboys cut two, sign one; roster at 89" . ESPN.com . Retrieved May 14, 2016 .
^ "Texans Sign Ben Malena to the Practice Squad" . Scout.com . Retrieved May 14, 2016 .
^ "Texans sign nine to reserve/futures contracts" . www.houstontexans.com . Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved May 14, 2016 .
^ "Texans Waive S Josh Aubrey, DE Keith Browner, & RB Ben Malena - NFL Trade Rumors -" . NFL Trade Rumors - . May 8, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2016 .
^ "Report: Cowboys sign RBs Ben Malena, Michael Hill" . Dallas Cowboys . Archived from the original on August 17, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2016 .
^ "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 . December 2, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2016 .
^ "Cowboys Sign Eight Practice Squad Players To Futures Contracts" . Dallas Cowboys . January 5, 2016. Retrieved May 14, 2016 .
^ "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 .