The Seattle Seahawks parted ways with defensive lineman Malik McDowell two years after selecting him with their first pick of the 2017 NFL draft. McDowell never took a single snap in an NFL game.
After a successful offseason and rookie camp debut, McDowell was injured in an ATV accident prior to the start of training camp and never returned to the field. Reports indicated McDowell suffered a severe concussion but the team was restricted from releasing any detailed information.
McDowell was waived last July but reverted back to the Seahawks’ non-football injury list when he went unclaimed. He was finally released this March and became an unrestricted free agent.
ESPN’s Todd Archer is reporting McDowell could be getting a second chance at a football career, scheduled to visit with the Cowboys on Tuesday.
Two years removed from the game and with his health a question mark, Dallas will likely insist on a thorough medical evaluation before moving forward with the defensive lineman.
