Matt Cole CB FA Tue 8/30/22 4:15 PM
Matt Cole
CB FA
The Commanders waived Cole on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Cole operated as a return man during the Commanders' first two exhibition contests and finally got involved in the passing attacking during the preseason finale, catching two of three targets for 36 yards. The 25-year-old wideout appeared in one game for the 49ers in 2020 and one game for the Panthers in 2021, but he played exclusively on special teams.
Matt Cole CB FA Mon 8/8/22 7:49 PM
Matt Cole
CB FA
The Commanders signed Cole on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The 5-foot-10 pass catcher will join Washington after fellow wideout Jequez Ezzard (undisclosed) reverted to the team's injured reserve list Monday. Cole did not register a catch over two games played in his career for the 49ers in 2020 and the Panthers in 2021, but his experience on special teams could give him a leg up in securing a spot with Washington this preseason.
Matt Cole CB FA Sun 5/15/22 11:01 AM
Matt Cole
CB FA
Cole was waived by the Seahawks on Friday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cole signed with the Seahawks' practice squad in mid-December, then signed a reserve/future contract with the team in January. He's also previously spent time with the 49ers, Jets, Giants and Panthers, while appearing in a single game each year in 2020 and 2021, only seeing snaps on special teams.
Matt Cole CB FA Wed 1/12/22 12:44 AM
Matt Cole
CB FA
Cole signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Cole joined Seattle's practice squad in mid-December and will remain with the organization to begin the offseason. He was previously on the Panthers' practice squad and appeared in one game in 2021.
Matt Cole CB FA Tue 12/14/21 8:03 PM
Matt Cole
CB FA
The Seahawks have signed Cole to their practice squad, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cole is an undrafted free agent out of Division II McKendree in Illinois. He was most recently on the Panthers' practice squad. He will now work to make an impression in Seattle.
Matt Cole CB FA Tue 12/7/21 3:11 PM
Matt Cole
CB FA
Cole was cut from the Panthers' practice squad Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cole made one appearance for the Panthers in Week 12 against Miami, where he played 18 snaps on special teams. The 25-year-old was let go to make room for running back Jacques Patrick. Cole will now look for another opportunity after previously spending time with the 49ers, Jets and Giants.
Matt Cole CB FA Tue 11/30/21 8:17 AM
Matt Cole
CB FA
Cole reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Cole was elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, his first appearance of the season. He handled 18 snaps on special teams and recorded one tackle on punt coverage.
Matt Cole CB FA Sat 11/27/21 9:37 PM
Matt Cole
CB FA
The Panthers elevated Cole to the active roster Saturday for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cole will have a chance to make his first appearance of the 2021 campaign during Week 12. The 24-year-old's only experience at the NFL level has come on special teams, so it's unlikely he plays a role in the Panthers' passing game Sunday.
Matt Cole CB FA Mon 10/4/21 2:09 PM
Matt Cole
CB FA
The Panthers' signed Cole to their practice squad Monday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cole has spent time with the Giants, Jets, 49ers and Dolphins during his short time in the NFL. The 24-year-old has operated mostly as a practice-squad player, but he has shown upside as a special-teams ace.
Matt Cole CB FA Tue 9/28/21 5:30 PM
Matt Cole
CB FA
The Giants cut Cole from their practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cole joined the league as an undrafted free agent in 2020 and has spent time with the Dolphins, 49ers, Jets and Giants. The 24-year-old has served mostly as a practice-squad player, but he has displayed upside as a special-teams ace.