John Stephens Jr. (TE) — NFL transaction history: 6 moves

John Stephens Jr.

TE · #49 · 27 yrs · 6-6, 240 lb · Louisiana-Lafayette; TCU3 yrs experience · Undrafted

John Stephens Jr. spent three seasons with the Cowboys, 2023–2025 — placed on injured reserve three times along the way; most recently released through waivers by the Cowboys on November 19, 2025.

Draft data: Pro Football Reference

Wed, Nov 19, 2025Terminated Via Waivers, all contractsCowboys → free agent
Tue, Nov 18, 2025Waived, No RecallCowboys
Thu, Aug 28, 2025Reserve/InjuredCowboys
Sat, Oct 26, 2024Reserve/InjuredCowboys
Tue, Aug 29, 2023Reserve/InjuredCowboys
Fri, May 12, 2023Free Agent SigningCowboys