Ben Malena


Ben Malena is a Canadian football running back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas A&M.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

On May 12, 2014, Malena signed with the Dallas Cowboys. On August 9, 2014, he was waived.

Houston Texans

On August 29, 2014, Malena was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad. On December 29, 2014, Malena signed a reserve/future contract with the Houston Texans. On May 8, 2015, he was waived.

Dallas Cowboys (second stint)

On May 15, 2015, Malena signed with the Dallas Cowboys. On September 5, 2015, he was waived.
On December 2, 2015, Malena signed to the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad. On January 4, 2016, Malena signed a reserve/future contract with the Dallas Cowboys. On May 6, 2016, he was waived.

Toronto Argonauts

On September 14th, 2016, Malena signed with the Argonauts.

Personal life

At Texas A&M University, Malena majored in recreation, parks, and tourism science.