Cole signed with the Bears on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Cole will join his third NFL team for the 2023 season after previously playing for Houston and Tennessee. The 28-year-old appeared in 15 games last year for the Titans, making eight starts and recording a career-high 64 tackles (42 solo), a sack and a pass defended. Looking ahead, he'll likely chip in on special teams while contributing as a rotational player in the Bears' linebacker corps.
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Titans' Dylan Cole: Will return against Jags
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Cole (ankle) is active for Saturday's game against the Jaguars.
Cole has been sidelined with an ankle injury since Week 15, but he will return for a pivotal Week 18 matchup against the Jaguars. Prior to going down, Cole served a key role among Tennessee's linebacker corps and had tallied 62 total tackles and a sack across 14 games.
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Titans' Dylan Cole: Chance to play Week 18
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Cole (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Jacksonville.
Cole has been sidelined since Week 15 while dealing with an ankle injury. However, he did return to practice with three limited sessions during Week 18 prep, leaving him with a chance to return for Saturday's pivotal regular-season finale. Cole played at least 78 percent of defensive snaps from Weeks 12 to 14, so his availability could provide some stability for Tennessee's injury-riddled linebacker corps Week 18.
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Titans' Dylan Cole: Still limited by ankle
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Cole (ankle) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Cole has missed back-to-back games due to an ankle injury, but he's trending in the right direction after logging back-to-back limited sessions to start Week 18 prep. He'll have one more chance to submit a full practice before the Titans need to make a decision on his status for Saturday's matchup against Jacksonville.
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Titans' Dylan Cole: Team-high eight tackles
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Cole registered eight tackles (five solo), including one for loss, during Sunday's 24-17 win over the Colts.
With Zach Cunningham (elbow) out, Cole notched season highs in defensive snaps (26) and tackles (eight). If Cunningham remains out for an extended period, Cole could emerge as a reliable IDP option moving forward.
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Dylan Cole: Practices with Philly
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Cole (back) worked out with the Eagles on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Cole played six games last year and recorded six tackles (three solo). He's likely vying for a spot on special teams.
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Texans' Dylan Cole: Returns from COVID list
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Cole (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
The 26-year-old was placed on the list last week for coming in close contact with the COVID-positive Jacob Martin, but he's now cleared the league's virus-related protocols. Cole should return to his role as a contributor on special teams for Houston.
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Texans' Dylan Cole: Placed on COVID-19 list
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The Texans placed Cole on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
The Missouri State product was placed on the list due to coming into close contact with Jacob Martin, who tested positive for the virus Thursday. Cole will need to reside on the list for at least five days, meaning he won't be available for Sunday's game against Jacksonville. As it stands now, Jonathan Greenard and Brennan Scarlett are the only healthy outside linebackers on the roster for Sunday's game.
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Texans' Dylan Cole: Practices Monday
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Cole (knee) participated in Monday's practice, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Cole was activated off the active/PUP list Sunday and on the field the next day. Entering his fourth NFL season, Cole will once again be a primary backup at inside linebacker.
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Texans' Dylan Cole: Activated Sunday
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The Texans activated Cole (knee) off the active/PUP list Sunday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
This is extremely positive news for Cole and the team, especially considering he is coming off a torn ACL. Cole will return to practice with the team, and if he's healthy enough for Week 1, he's expected to be deployed as a special teams savant while adding depth at the linebacker position.
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Texans' Dylan Cole: Officially signs tender
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Cole has signed his restricted free agent tender with the Texans, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Cole was extended a one-year, $2.1 million contact tender by the Texans prior to free agency. He logged 16 tackles (13 solo), one pass defensed and one fumble recovery across 11 games last season before suffering a torn ACL. It is unclear when he will be able to return to the field, but he is expected to return to his usual rotational role at linebacker.
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Texans' Dylan Cole: Tendered by Houston
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The Texans extended a one-year contract tender to Cole (knee) on Thursday.
Cole notched 16 tackles (13 solo), one pass defensed and one recovered fumble across 11 regular-season games in 2019 prior to suffering a torn ACL. When back to full health, he figures to reprise his usual rotational role in the Texans' linebacker corps.
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Texans' Dylan Cole: Moves to injured reserve
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Cole (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Cole suffered a torn ACL in Thursday's win over the Colts, so this move was simply a matter of time. The 25-year-old finishes 2019 with 16 tackles (13 solo) with one pass defensed and one fumble recovery.
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Texans' Dylan Cole: Suffers calf injury
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Cole was forced out of Thursday's game against the Colts with a calf injury.
Cole was on kickoff coverage when he dropped to the ground with a non-contact injury. The third-year linebacker leads the Texans with six special-teams tackles this year, and he contributes in a reserve role on defense. Cole will look to utilize the mini-bye provided by a Thursday night game to get healthy for Week 13 against the Patriots.
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Texans' Dylan Cole: Returns to practice in full
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Cole (wrist/knee) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Cole was activated off injured reserve Tuesday and appears good to go for Sunday's game against the Browns after undergoing wrist surgery as well as arthroscopic knee surgery in late September. The 24-year-old should return to a rotational role at inside linebacker with the rest of the position group healthy.
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Texans' Dylan Cole: Good chance to play again in 2018
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Coach Bill O'Brien said that Cole (wrist) has a "good chance" to return from injured reserve and play again during the 2018 season, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Cole was placed on injured reserve during late September after undergoing wrist and knee surgery, and was initially expected to miss the entire 2018 season. If the second-year linebacker is able to eventually resume practicing and return to the field this season, he'll serve as a depth option and special teams asset.
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Texans' Dylan Cole: Lands on IR
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Cole suffered a dislocated wrist in Sunday's game against the Giants and was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Cole's injury went unreported Sunday because the linebacker kept quiet in an effort to remain on the field. Now, Cole's season is likely over, and the Texans may look to sign another inside linebacker to assist with their depth at the position.
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Texans' Dylan Cole: Full participant Thursday
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Cole (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
This is the first full practice that Cole has managed to put together since he suffered the hamstring strain back in Week 6. He looks to now be on track to return to the field as a depth option in the Texans' front seven.
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Texans' Dylan Cole: To remain sidelined
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Cole (hamstring) will not play in the Texans' Week 10 matchup against the Rams.
Cole, who has been sidelined since suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain in Week 6, has been unable to practice, so this decision comes as no surprise. He will now move his sights on to a potential Week 11 return.
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Texans' Dylan Cole: Will sit Sunday
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Cole (hamstring) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Cole has yet to practice after suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain in Week 6. The 23-year-old should be nearing a return in the next couple of weeks -- considering there has been no indication of a setback -- but he will likely need to string together a couple practice sessions first.
