Dylan Cole (American football)


Dylan McKalob Cole is an American football linebacker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He played college football for the Missouri State Bears, and went undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Professional career

2017 season

Cole signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2017. On October 1, 2017, Cole recorded his first NFL interception and returned it for a touchdown in a 57-14 home win over the Tennessee Titans. He also recorded his first career sack as well. On October 15, 2017, Cole made his second career interception in the game against the Cleveland Browns. However, he injured his hamstring in the process of making the interception and had to be carried off the field.

2018 season

On September 25, 2018, Cole was placed on injured reserve after playing through a dislocated wrist in Week 3 against the New York Giants. He was activated off injured reserve on November 27, 2018.

2019 season

On November 23, 2019, Cole was placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn ACL in Week 12.

2020 season

On April 6, 2020, Cole was re-signed to a one-year, $2.133 million contract. He was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list at the start of training camp on July 31, 2020.