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Taryn Christion Signs With Dallas

Photo of SDSU's Taryn Christion

Sioux Falls Roosevelt grad and South Dakota State University quarterback Taryn Christion has signed with the Dallas Cowboys. The announcement came on Wednesday after the Cowboys released veteran wide receiver Allen Hurns.

Christion signed with the Seattle Seahawks in an undrafted free agent role following the 2019 National Football League draft, but was released. Before signing with Dallas, Christion had also worked out with the Arizona Cardinals.

Throughout his college career at SDSU, Christion threw for more than 11,000 yards and 107 touchdowns. He also ran for more than 1,500 yards and 26 touchdowns.

Christion is currently the fourth quarterback on the Cowboys roster, along with Dak Prescott, Cooper Rush, and Mike White. Dallas training camp opens to all players on Saturday July 27th.

Nate Wek is currently the sports content producer and sports and rec beat reporter for South Dakota Public Broadcasting. He is a graduate of South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism Broadcasting and a minor in Leadership. From 2010-2013 Nate was the Director of Gameday Media for the Sioux Falls Storm (Indoor Football League) football team. He also spent 2012 and 2013 as the News and Sports Director of KSDJ Radio in Brookings, SD. Nate, his wife Sarah, and three sons, Braxan, Jordy, and Anders live in Canton, SD.