The Dallas Cowboys are shifting on from Rashaan Evans within the wake of the linebacker’s arrest.
Evans was waived by the Cowboys on Wednesday to make room on the 53-man roster for offensive lineman Matt Waletzko, who was activated from injured reserve. Evans was additionally arrested on Tuesday, which can have performed a task within the choice.
Police in Frisco, Texas, confirmed to the Dallas Morning Information that Evans was arrested on Tuesday and charged with possession of marijuana.
Evans, 28, was signed by the Cowboys in October following a rash of injuries on defense. He appeared in 9 video games and recorded 9 complete tackles. Evans solely performed a handful of particular groups snaps in final week’s loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Evans was drafted within the first spherical by the Tennessee Titans in 2018. The previous Alabama star spent 4 seasons in Tennessee earlier than signing a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons final yr. Evans began all 17 video games in 2022 and had a strong statistical season with 159 mixed tackles, 4 passes defended, two sacks and two fumble recoveries.