The Carolina Panthers have claimed second year pro Jalen Jelks. The defensive end was waived by the Dallas Cowboys as part of their acquisition of Everson Griffen yesterday.
Jelks is technically in his second year in the NFL, but he spent his rookie year on the Cowboys’ injured reserve after suffering an undisclosed injury following their final preseason game of 2019.
A University of Oregon product, Jelks has a big frame and the potential to build up enough mass to become an ideal size for an NFL defensive end.