Joseph signed a one-year deal with the Cowboys on Tuesday. Joseph was rumored to sign with Dallas a week ago, and the transaction is now official. He played in seven regular-season games for the Bills in 2023, finishing with 12 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks. The 2010 second-round pick adds valuable veteran depth to the Cowboys' interior defensive line behind Mazi Smith and Osa Odighizuwa.
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ACTIVELatest Linval Joseph news
Team
Dallas Cowboys
Birthdate
10/10/1988 (36)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'4", 328 lbs
Draft Info
2010: Rd 2; Pk (NYG)
Birthplace
St. Croix,, VIR
Position
DT
College
East Carolina
Experience
15 seasons
Career History
Dallas Cowboys
2024-Present
(1 season)
Buffalo Bills
2023-2024
(1 season)
Philadelphia Eagles
2022-2023
(1 season)
Los Angeles Chargers
2020-2022
(2 seasons)
Minnesota Vikings
2014-2020
(6 seasons)
New York Giants
2010-2014
(4 seasons)
Joseph signed a one-year deal with the Cowboys on Tuesday. Joseph was rumored to sign with Dallas a week ago, and the transaction is now official. He played in seven regular-season games for the Bills in 2023, finishing with 12 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks. The 2010 second-round pick adds valuable veteran depth to the Cowboys' interior defensive line behind Mazi Smith and Osa Odighizuwa.
The Cowboys and Joseph are finalizing a contract worth up to $4 million in incentives, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Joseph's contract with Dallas reportedly includes $2.5 million guaranteed. The veteran nose tackle suited up for just seven games with Buffalo last season, with his stat line of 12 total tackles and 1.0 sacks representing a career-low mark. Joseph now reunites with defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer with the Cowboys, where he stands to handle a rotational role.