Tolbert flashed Fantasy upside in the early part of the 2024 season with nine and 10-reception performances in the first five weeks of the season, but he fizzled as did the Cowboys' pass game after Prescott's injury. With the Cowboys trading for Pickens this offseason, Tolbert will face an uphill climb to see the volume needed to be Fantasy relevant in 2025. He is not worth drafting outside of the deepest leagues.
Tolbert isn't dressed ahead of Friday's preseason game against the Falcons, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
The Cowboys are keeping QB Dak Prescott on the sideline in their exhibition finale and seem poised to do the same with a number of key players. Tolbert's inclusion in that group isn't much of a surprise considering he's the clear-cut No. 3 WR behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. A 2022 third-round pick,Tolbert is coming off his best campaign as a pro in which he put together a 49-610-7 line on 79 targets in 17 regular-season games in 2024.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Quiet in preseason opener
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Tolbert caught one of two targets for minus-1 yard in Saturday's 31-21 preseason loss to the Rams.
Tolbert failed to find much traction as the top wide receiver dressed for the Cowboys, who rested CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, as well as starting quarterback Dak Prescott. Tolbert's the clear favorite to begin the regular season as the team's No. 3 wideout after setting career highs in catches (49), receiving yards (610) and touchdown catches (seven) last season. Dallas' next preseason game is Aug. 18 against the Bengals.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Drops to No. 3 role
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Tolbert likely will be the Cowboys' No. 3 wide receiver after they traded for George Pickens, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Tolbert enjoyed a breakout of sorts in 2024, his third pro season, with a 49-610-7 receiving line on 79 targets, notably scoring on five of his seven catches inside the 10-yard line. He's never earned targets at a high rate, however, and even last season he saw the ball on just 14.8 percent of routes, the sixth-lowest mark among WRs with 500-plus routes. Tolbert's potential competition for the No. 3 role is explosive return man KaVontae Turpin, who ran only 201 routes last season but was targeted on 25.9 percent of them, and Jonathan Mingo, a 2023 second-round pick of the Panthers who has yet to make an impact as a pro.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Career-high 98 yards in Week 18
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Tolbert caught four of six targets for 98 yards in Sunday's 23-19 loss to the Commanders.
Tolbert showed nice chemistry with Trey Lance, who got the start under center for the season finale. The 25-year-old wide receiver set a single-game career high in receiving yards to finish his third NFL season on a high note. After setting career highs across the board with 49 catches for 610 yards and seven touchdowns on 79 targets in 2024, Tolbert will likely reprise his role as a depth option in a receiving corps led by CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) in 2025.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Good to go for Week 17
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Tolbert (finger) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
After suffering a finger injury last week against the Buccaneers, Tolbert was limited at each practice during Week 17 prep and drew a questionable tag. He's been cleared to play and should have an increased role on tap, as CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) has been shut down for the season with the Cowboys out of playoff contention. Since Cooper Rush replaced Dak Prescott (hamstring) in Week 10, Tolbert has recorded 26 targets in seven games. However, he's secured less than half of those, posting a 12-129-3 line in that span.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Another limited listing
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Tolbert (finger) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
Tolbert left this past Sunday's game against the Buccaneers just before halftime due to a finger injury and didn't return. Since then, he was listed as limited on the first two Week 17 practice reports, giving him one last chance Friday to return to full participation or otherwise risk entering the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest at Philadelphia. If he's able to suit up, Tolbert likely will have an elevated role in the Cowboys offense following news Thursday that CeeDee Lamb was shut down for the season due to a persisting shoulder issue.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Listed as limited Wednesday
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Tolbert (finger) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Tolbert hurt his finger late in the first half of this past Sunday's 26-24 win over the Buccaneers and was unable to return. The fact he would have logged some activity if the Cowboys had held practice Wednesday generally is a good sign, but he may need to maintain that activity level to give himself a chance to avoid a designation heading into Sunday's contest in Philadelphia.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Finds end zone in Week 15 win
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Tolbert caught one of two targets for an 11-yard touchdown in Sunday's win over the Panthers.
The third-year wideout made his only grab of the day count, getting both feet down at the back of the end zone early in the third quarter for his fifth TD of the season. Tolbert has seen little volume since Cooper Rush took over as the Cowboys' QB, catching two passes or fewer in five straight games and posting a 7-95-2 line on 18 targets over that stretch. However, Tolbert might be able to hit pay dirt again Week 16 against the Buccaneers' vulnerable secondary.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Finds end zone Sunday
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Tolbert caught two of four targets for 22 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Commanders.
The third-year wideout gave the Cowboys a 10-9 lead late in the third quarter with his six-yard TD grab, setting the stage for a wild fourth quarter in an eventual 34-26 victory. Tolbert has caught two of his four touchdowns on the season since Cooper Rush replaced Dak Prescott (hamstring) under center but has otherwise struggled to make much of an impact, posting a 10-76-2 line on 20 targets over the last four games. With Brandin Cooks (knee) closing in on a return from IR, Tolbert could lose some volume as soon as a Week 13 clash with the Giants.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Two catches in loss
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Tolbert caught two of his five targets for 21 yards in Monday's 34-10 loss to the Texans.
Tolbert continued his streak of underwhelming performances Monday, as the third-year wideout's two catches accounted for his lowest reception total since Week 1. Operating as the Cowboys' No. 2 wide receiver, Tolbert has seen a decline in his production much like the entire Dallas offense throughout the season. With Cooper Rush starting at quarterback, the 25-year-old receiver will likely continue to struggle to make much of a fantasy impact moving forward. Tolbert may also see his playing time take a hit if Brandin Cooks (knee) is able to return from injured reserve in the coming weeks.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Just two catches in blowout loss
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Tolbert finished with two receptions (on five targets) for 21 yards in Monday's 34-10 loss to the Texans.
Tolbert's recent struggles with backup quarterback Cooper Rush under center continued for the second week in a row. The Cowboys' No. 2 option behind CeeDee Lamb (8-93-0) finished with totals even deep-league managers would cringe at over a two-week period. If someone walks through the doors of AT&T Stadium who can resuscitate Dallas' offense sans Dak Prescott (hamstring), then we could recommend Tolbert as a strong play Week 12. Until then, the talented receiver's floor will remain low.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Three grabs against Philly
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Tolbert caught three of five targets for 14 yards in Sunday's loss to the Eagles.
The wideout's first game of the year without Dak Prescott (hamstring) under center didn't go smoothly. Tolbert got a few short receptions from Cooper Rush, but when Trey Lance took over the offense late, the duo failed to connect on a deep pass that went for an interception. In fact, Tolbert never even turned around to see if the ball was coming his way. Prescott could be headed for season-ending surgery, and no matter who his replacement at QB is, Tolbert's ceiling figures to be a lot lower heading into a Week 11 clash with the Texans.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Snags TD in Sunday's loss
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Tolbert caught three of six targets for 19 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-21 loss to the Falcons.
While he didn't generate much yardage, Tolbert salvaged his day with a four-yard TD late in the fourth quarter. The pass came from Cooper Rush and not Dak Prescott (hamstring), and with Prescott headed for an MRI on Monday, there's a real chance Rush could get the start in Week 10 against the Eagles. CeeDee Lamb was also nursing a sore shoulder late in Sunday's loss, so the Cowboys' passing game could look very different for that key divisional matchup.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Three grabs against 49ers
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Tolbert caught all three of his targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the 49ers.
Tolbert tied teammate CeeDee Lamb in snaps (55), operating as the Cowboys' clear No. 2 wideout. Sunday marked the sixth time in seven games in which the 25-year-old Tolbert recorded at least three catches. With the Cowboys facing a favorable passing game schedule down the stretch, its possible that the third-year receiver could see his role grow and have a more consistent impact. With that said, veteran Brandin Cooks (knee) is likely nearing a return from injured reserve, which could put a cap on Tolbert's upside. Up next for the Cowboys is a Week 9 matchup against the Saints.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Week 9 Waiver Priority List
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I don't want to give up on Tolbert yet, and he's worth adding in all leagues for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB heading into Week 8 against Atlanta. Tolbert has struggled the past two games against Detroit and San Francisco with 8.3 PPR points or less in each outing, but this is a great matchup for him in Week 9 against the Falcons, who are No. 7 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Four receptions in blowout loss
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Tolbert recorded four receptions on five targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 47-9 loss to the Lions.
The Cowboys struggled to get their offense going throughout the game, which hurt Tolbert's stat line. He still managed to finish second on the team in yards thanks to a 26-yard reception midway through the first quarter. Dallas will head into its bye week, but Tolbert should keep his role as a key pass catcher in a Week 8 matchup against the 49ers.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Sleeper WRs
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Tolbert is coming off a solid outing in Week 5 against the Steelers, and now he has a great matchup in Week 6 against the Lions, who are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. Tolbert is now the No. 2 receiver for the Cowboys with Brandin Cooks (knee) on injured reserve, and Tolbert just had seven catches for 87 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets at Pittsburgh. But he also scored at least 13.2 PPR points in three of his past four games, and he's worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues against Detroit.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Steps up in Sunday's win
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Tolbert finished with seven receptions (10 targets) for 87 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Steelers.
Tolbert saw his role on offense increase with Brandin Cooks (knee) unavailable Sunday. The former wound up being the hero of Sunday's victory by catching the game-winning touchdown pass with seconds remaining in regulation. Even more impressive is the fact that Tolbert appeared to injure his hand on the previous play, forcing Dallas to use its final timeout so the wideout could remain in the game. Cooks was shifted to injured reserve this weekend, so Tolbert could solidify his grip on the No. 2 behind CeeDee Lamb over the next few weeks, assuming the third-year wideout's injury is minor.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Three catches in win
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Tolbert brought in all three targets for 24 yards in the Cowboys' 20-15 win over the Giants on Thursday night.
Tolbert was a distant third to CeeDee Lamb and Jake Ferguson in the pass-catching hierarchy, but he notably recorded two more receptions and eight more yards than No. 2 receiver Brandin Cooks. Tolbert now has more receptions and receiving yards than Cooks in three straight games, while the former's 17 targets over that span also notably outpace the latter's 12 in the same span. It remains to be seen if there will be any official depth chart swap between the two wideouts, but either way, Tolbert figures to have a modest but reliable role in a Week 5 road matchup against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 6.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Shining in camp
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Tolbert has been one of the most impressive players so far in the Cowboys' training camp, Nick Harris of the team's website reports.
With CeeDee Lamb holding out while seeking a contract extension, Tolbert has used the available first-team reps to solidify his hold on the WR3 job. The third-year player out of South Alabama was the wideout who worked with Dak Prescott the most this offseason, and the duo is flashing much-improved chemistry in camp. If Lamb's holdout extends into the regular season, or he has a slow start due to the time he missed, Tolbert seems positioned to burst out of the gates on the 2024 campaign.
