Princeton Fant Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Eagles vs Cowboys game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 4, 2025
Back to practice squad
Fant reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Fant was elevated to the Cowboys' active roster ahead of Monday's game against the Cardinals, when he played 11 snaps on special teams during Dallas' 27-17 loss to Arizona. The Cowboys are on a bye Week 10, so his next opportunity to be elevated to the active roster will be for Week 11 against the Raiders on Monday, Nov. 17.
Nov 3, 2025
Elevated for Monday night
Fant was elevated from the Cowboys' practice squad to the active roster Monday.
ANALYSIS
The Tennessee product joined the Cowboys' practice squad in late August after failing to make the initial 53-man roster. Now with the active roster for the first time in 2025, Fant is expected to play behind Jake Ferguson, Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford in Monday night's matchup against the Cardinals.
Aug 27, 2025
Joins practice squad in Dallas
Fant was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Fant went unclaimed on waivers after being let go Tuesday, and he will now stick around Dallas as a member of the practice squad. The tight end appeared in eight regular-season contests with the Cowboys in 2024, and he'll provide the team with an additional experienced depth option this season.
Aug 26, 2025
Waived by Cowboys
Dallas waived Fant on Tuesday, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
Fant is among a number of players being cut by the Cowboys to trim down to a 53-man roster. He suited up for eight regular-season games with the team in 2024 but wasn't targeted.
Jan 2, 2025
Past calf injury
Fant (calf) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Joe Hoyt of AllDLLS.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Fant was unable to play in Week 17 against the Eagles due to a calf injury. He was limited in Wednesday's walkthrough, but his ability to practice in full Thursday indicates that he is on track to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Commanders.
Dec 29, 2024
Inactive Sunday
Fant (calf) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
The tight end was added to the injury report Saturday with the calf issue. Fant has yet to record a target in seven games this season. Jake Ferguson, Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford should round out the tight end depth chart in his absence.
Dec 28, 2024
Questionable to face Eagles
Fant is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.
ANALYSIS
Fant was added to Saturday's injury report due to a calf injury, and he is now in danger of missing Sunday's NFC East clash. Fant hasn't registered a target across the seven games he's played in this season. Jake Ferguson, Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford would serve as the Cowboys' three tight ends if Fant is ruled out for Sunday's contest.
Nov 27, 2024
Signed to active roster
The Cowboys signed Fant to the active roster Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Fant has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster three times this season, so Dallas needed to sign the 25-year-old tight end in order for him to continue playing in Dallas. Fant will serve as the Cowboys' No. 3 tight end behind Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford for Thursday's game against the Giants due to Jake Ferguson being ruled out with a concussion. Fant played 25 snaps on special teams during the Cowboys' 34-26 win over the Commanders this past Sunday.
Nov 25, 2024
Reverts to practice squad
Fant reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
ANALYSIS
The tight end was elevated for the second week in a row but, unlike last week, he did not see an offensive snap in Dallas' Week 12 win over Washington. Fant played on 25 special-teams snaps and downed a punt in the fourth quarter. He remained behind Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford on the tight end depth chart with Jake Ferguson (concussion) still out.
Nov 23, 2024
Elevated for Week 12
The Cowboys elevated Fant from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
Fant will be elevated from the practice squad for a second straight week. In Week 11 against the Texans, Fant logged 22 snaps (five on offense, 17 on special teams) and failed to record a stat. He will serve as the Cowboys' No. 3 tight end behind Luke Schoonmaker and Brevyn Spann-Ford for Sunday's game against the Commanders due to Jake Ferguson (concussion) being ruled out.
Nov 19, 2024
Back with practice squad
Fant reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Fant was elevated to the active roster ahead of Monday's 34-10 loss to the Texans, failing to garner a target while playing five offensive snaps in the contest. The tight end can still be elevated to the 53-man roster one more time before Dallas would need to officially sign him to the active roster. With Jake Ferguson (concussion) likely unavailable for Week 12, Fant may play again Sunday versus Washington.
Nov 18, 2024
Will be available vs. Texans
Dallas elevated Fant from its practice squad to its active roster ahead of Monday's game versus the Texans.
ANALYSIS
Fant will get an opportunity to suit up for his second game of the season in Week 11. In his first contest all 14 of his snaps came on special teams, so a similar role could be in store for him Monday.
Sep 16, 2024
Returns to practice squad
Fant reverted to Dallas' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Fant played 14 snaps during Sunday's 44-19 loss versus the Saints, all on special teams. If Jake Ferguson (knee) returns for Week 3 as expected, it's hard to imagine any other Cowboys tight end carrying much fantasy value.
Sep 14, 2024
Elevated to active roster
The Cowboys elevated Fant from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints.
ANALYSIS
Fant will bump up from the practice squad Week 2 with Jake Ferguson (MCL) listed as doubtful and No. 4 tight end John Stephens (hamstring) already ruled out. Across two regular-season appearances with Dallas in 2023, Fant contributed exclusively on special teams.
Aug 28, 2024
Joins Cowboys' practice squad
Dallas signed Fant to the practice squad Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Fant played in two regular-season games for the Cowboys in 2023 and spent most of the year on the team's practice squad. He'll reprise that role for the upcoming season, and he could be elevated to the active roster if any of the tight ends on the initial 53-man roster were to miss time.
Aug 27, 2024
Doesn't make 53-man roster
The Cowboys waived Fant on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Fant spent most of 2023 on the Cowboys' practice squad, though he did appear in two regular-season games and played 30 snaps on special teams. He entered training camp competing for a depth spot at tight end, and across three preseason outings, he accumulated four catches on six targets for 18 yards. Fant could opt to sign with the Cowboys' practice squad or look to catch on with another team elsewhere, assuming he goes unclaimed off waivers.
Jan 15, 2024
Sticking around Dallas
Fant signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Fant signed with the Cowboys' practice squad ahead of the 2023 campaign, appearing in two games with the team during the regular season, failing to record a stat while playing 30 special-teams snaps. The tight end will now look to compete for a spot on the active roster in 2024.
Dec 11, 2023
Reverts to practice squad
Fant reverted to Dallas' practice squad Monday.
ANALYSIS
Fant will return to the practice squad after playing 15 special teams snaps in Sunday's win versus the Eagles. However, the 24-year-old failed to record any stats, something he's now done in both of his appearances this season.
Dec 9, 2023
Up from practice squad
Fant was elevated by the Cowboys from the practice squad Saturday, Dallas Cowboys Public Relations reports.
ANALYSIS
Fant saw a career-high 15 special teams snaps last week after being on the practice squad for the whole season. Expect the 24-year-old to once again participate solely on special teams with Peyton Henderson (ankle) healthy.
Dec 1, 2023
Goes back to practice squad
Fant reverted to Dallas' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Fant played 15 snaps during Thursday's win versus the Seahawks, all of them on special teams. With Peyton Hendershot on track to return to action in Week 14, Fant will likely remain on the practice squad for the foreseeable future.
Nov 30, 2023
Joins active roster
The Cowboys elevated Fant to their active roster ahead of Thursday night's game against the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old's elevation is likely an indication that Peyton Hendershot (ankle) won't be activated from injured reserve by Thursday night's contest. Fant signed with Dallas as an undrafted free agent this past offseason, and he has yet to appear in an NFL game. In his five-year collegiate career, the Tennessee product was able to log 579 receiving yards on 52 receptions.
Aug 31, 2023
Signs with practice squad
Dallas signed Fant to the practice squad Wednesday, Patrik Walker of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Fant will get a chance to continue his development with the Cowboys after failing to make the team's initial 53-man roster. The undrafted rookie out of Tennessee showcased versatility on offense back in college, but he could need time to translate that skillset to the NFL level.
Aug 29, 2023
Cut by Dallas
The Cowboys waived Fant on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Fant joined the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in May after playing collegiately at Tennessee. However, he was unable to earn a spot on the team's 53-man roster and will now seek out other opportunities ahead of the 2023 season.
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