Ben Malena

American gridiron football player (born 1992)
American football player
Ben Malena
No. 34
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1992-05-29) May 29, 1992 (age 31)
Cedar Hill, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Cedar Hill
College:Texas A&M
Undrafted:2014
Career history
  • Dallas Cowboys (2014)*
  • Houston Texans (2014–2015)*
  • Dallas Cowboys (2015–2016)*
  • Toronto Argonauts (2016–2017)
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
CFL status:International
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · 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

  1. ^ a b Flores, Jesus. "Dallas Cowboys 2014 Training Camp Profile: Ben Malena". www.rantsports.com. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
  2. ^ "Cowboys cut two, sign one; roster at 89". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
  3. ^ "Texans Sign Ben Malena to the Practice Squad". Scout.com. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
  4. ^ "Texans sign nine to reserve/futures contracts". www.houstontexans.com. Archived from the original on 2016-06-16. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
  5. ^ "Texans Waive S Josh Aubrey, DE Keith Browner, & RB Ben Malena - NFL Trade Rumors -". NFL Trade Rumors -. 2015-05-08. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
  6. ^ "Report: Cowboys sign RBs Ben Malena, Michael Hill". Dallas Cowboys. Archived from the original on August 17, 2015. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "Moore & Green Promoted To Active Roster; Four Other Roster Moves". Dallas Cowboys. 2015-12-02. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
  9. ^ "Cowboys Sign Eight Practice Squad Players To Futures Contracts". Dallas Cowboys. 2016-01-05. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
  10. ^ "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.