”I think this is as deep a team as we’ve ever had,” says Cowboys COO Stephen Jones, which – given the incredible rosters assembled in the 1990s that led to winning three Super Bowls, is a mouthful. “There’s no question it’s going to be the hardest 53 cut that we’ve had in years and years.”
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In this story: DALLAS COWBOYS FRISCO – The Dallas Cowboys are now trimming their roster down to 53 players. … a process that COO Stephen Jones suggests will be as difficult as its been in the last 30-plus years. “I think this is as deep a team as we’ve ever had,” said Jones, which – given the incredible rosters assembled in the 1990s that led to winning three Super Bowls, is a mouthful. “There’s no question it’s going to be the hardest 53 cut that we’ve had in years and years.” And away we go, with the Tuesday 3 p.m. CT deadline looming … AUG 28 THREE GONE The Cowboys have informed a trio of back-of-the-roster prospects that they are out. Cowboys have informed TCU defensive end Ben Banogu, a former second-round pick of the Colts, that he’s been released, Also out are center Alec Lindstrom and tight end Seth Green, a pair of 2022 member of the practice squad. Also, Tristan Vizcaino, the kicker recently cut by Dallas, had a Niners tryout. A review of some of the big storylines that fans should be paying attention to as the Cowboys execute their “hardest cuts” on this “deepest-ever” group? *Vaughn and Tolbert are locks to make the 53-man roster on offense. *Mazi? Again, he’s in regarding the 53-man. But McCarthy has talked about him “needing reps.” *Cooper Rush vs. Will Grier? Grier made a great push. But he’s expected to go, with Trey Lance coming in via trade. *Among notable players who could be considered “cut candidates” after the Raiders game are defensive tackle Neville Gallimore and cornerback Kelvin Joseph. The pair of former Day 2 NFL Draft picks have struggled since arriving in Dallas and have since been seemingly buried on the depth chart after the offseason additions of cornerback Stephon Gilmore and rookie nose tackle Mazi. Joseph, the former second-round, has undergone a position change this offseason, as instead of playing on the outside, he is playing more as a slot defender. Yet, even with the position change, he will be fighting DaRon Bland and Jourdan Lewis for playing time. Meanwhile, Gallimore is in a similar situation, having to fight off stiff competition from Smith and Chauncey Golston to backup Jonathan Hankins and Osa Odighizuwa on the interior of the defensive line. We can argue that Dallas may need to use some of these pieces in trade. But beyond the Trey Lance deal, the team is arguing in general against the idea of a trade, Stephen Jones saying, “I think we’ve got the answers on this team.” That response makes perfect sense … if one is in agreement that the 2023 Dallas Cowboys possess 1990’s Cowboys-level roster depth.
