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Edge rusher Charles Snowden cleared waivers after the Dallas Cowboys waived the veteran on August 2. That reverted Snowden back to the Cowboys injured reserve list.
But he won’t stay there.
According to the NFL transaction wire, the Cowboys came to an injury settlement with Snowden on Saturday. That will officially end the edge rusher’s tenure with Dallas. He is now a free agent and able to play for another team once healthy this season.
Snowden can pursue other NFL opportunities, but he is still facing a 3-game suspension. The ban stems from a DUI arrest in Las Vegas in December 2024. Snowden pleaded no contest in January 2026.
“Cowboys DE Charles Snowden has been suspended for the first three games of the season, per today’s wire,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter wrote on his official X account on Tuesday. “Snowden, per the NFL, ‘is eligible to participate in all preseason activities, including games; his suspension will take effect as of the roster reduction to 53 players.”
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Dave Holcomb is a sports reporter covering the NFL and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Pittsburgh Steelers and a variety of other NFL teams. Originally from Pittsburgh, Holcomb has covered college and professional sports for outlets including FanSided, Rotowire and Yardbarker. More about Dave Holcomb