Former Cowboys 2026 Training Camp Reject Signs With Falcons: Report

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Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Charles Snowden. Getty

Anthony Miller · HEAVY

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 ·

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Former Dallas Cowboys Edge Rusher Charles Snowden Signs With Falcons

GettySEATTLE, WASHINGTON – AUGUST 07: Charles Snowden #49 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Las Vegas Raiders and Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on August 07, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Snowden started his NFL career with the Chicago Bears after going undrafted in the 2021 draft. He played in just two games and recorded no stats.

After that season, Snowden bounced around, landing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022 and the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023. He didn't step on the field until 2024, when he became a starter on the Raiders' defense for the next two seasons. Snowden posted 67 tackles, 11 quarterback hits, 8 tackles for loss, 6 pass deflections, 4.5 sacks, and 1 interception in 31 games with them.

The Cowboys signed Snowden back in June, and he joined the team at the beginning of training camp. A month later, he was suspended for three games due to a previous DUI arrest he had. In August, Dallas released Snowden after an injury settlement.

Cowboys Trying to Get the Defense Rolling After Good Week 6 Performance

GettyEAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 13: Defensive coordinator Christian Parker of the Dallas Cowboys looks on during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 13, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

After five weeks of struggle, the Cowboys' defense showed great improvement in their Week 6 loss to the Green Bay Packers . They allowed 23 points, but held the Packers' offense to under 320 yards and sacked Jordan Love three times.

Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker is finally getting more out of his defense after the changes. The additions of Joey Porter Jr. and Mike Pettine have really helped them out on that side of the ball.

They still have areas on defense where it could improve. Dallas needs to be more consistent with rushing the passer, create more turnovers, and stop the run consistently.

The Cowboys need the most help right now on offense, which is odd for a unit that has done so well. Over the last two games, they have scored just 29 points, and Dak Prescott has thrown four interceptions.

Dallas faces the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7. Both teams are 2-4, and a loss could end their season.

Philly is on a four-game losing streak after falling to the Carolina Panthers in Week 6. That is a big advantage for the Cowboys: facing a team trending downward.

As long as the Cowboys' defense keeps building momentum, this is the game where everything comes together. The Eagles are a bottom-five offense, so it should be the get-right game Dallas needs.

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