Ben Malena

Ben Malena
No. --Free agent
Position: Running Back
Personal information
Date of birth: (1992-05-29) May 29, 1992
Place of birth: Cedar Hill, Texas
Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight: 200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Cedar Hill High School
College: Texas A&M University
Undrafted: 2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Ben Malena (born May 29, 1992) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. 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

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 reseve/future contract with the Houston Texans.[4] On May 8, 2015, he was waived.[5]

Dallas Cowboys (second stint)

On May 15, 2015, Malena signed with the Dallas Cowboys.[6] On September 5, 2015, he was waived.[7]

On December 2, 2015, Malena signed to the Dallas 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]

Personal life

At Texas A&M University, Malena majored in recreation, parks, and tourism science.

References

  1. 1 2 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. 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. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
  7. "Vaughan, Showers Among Notable Cuts As Cowboys Meet 53-Man Roster Limit". Dallas Cowboys. 2015-09-05. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
  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. 2016-05-06. Retrieved 2016-05-14.
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