# Dallas Cowboys DE Charles Snowden saga

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dallas-cowboys-de-charles-snowden-saga
> Updated: 2026-08-02T22:29:38.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In July 2026 the NFL announced that Dallas Cowboys defensive end Charles Snowden would miss the first three games of the 2026 regular season after a personal‑conduct violation stemming from a December 2024 DUI arrest while he was with the Las Vegas Raiders. Snowden had pleaded no‑contest in January 2026, paid a $1,000 fine and was ordered to complete DUI‑education courses; the suspension was set to take effect once the Cowboys reduced their roster to 53 players.

By early August 2026 the Cowboys placed Snowden on waivers with an injury designation, citing a groin injury and the pending three‑game ban. The move cleared a roster spot for younger edge prospects as the team continued to rebuild a defense that had finished last in the league the previous season. The waiver was accompanied by the signing of offensive lineman Sebastian Gutierrez.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Dallas Cowboys Waive Edge Rusher Charles Snowden After Suspension

Dallas Cowboys waived OLB Charles Snowden after a three‑game suspension and a groin injury, signing OL Sebastian Gutierrez in his place.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dallas-cowboys-waive-edge-rusher-charles-snowden-after-suspension

### 2026-07-14: Dallas Cowboys DE Charles Snowden Suspended Three Games for DUI Violation

NFL suspends Dallas Cowboys DE Charles Snowden for the first three games of the 2026 season after a DUI arrest; he can still play in preseason and will be barred once the roster is cut to 53.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dallas-cowboys-linebacker-charles-snowden-suspended-three-games-after-dui-plea

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