Take a look at the players Dallas has added to its practice squad.
Dallas Cowboys helmets sit in a rack during a training camp walk-through on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Oxnard, Calif.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)NFL teams officially set their initial 53-man rosters Tuesday. What’s next for teams like the Dallas Cowboys?
Based on what head coach Mike McCarthy said after the roster trimming deadline, the team still had some work to do before it could fully focus on its season opener at the New York Giants. One of those tasks was building a 16-player practice squad.
Sоme оf Dallas’ nоtable cuts included 2021 draft picks Jabril Cоx and Quintоn Bоhana. оffensive tackle Chuma Edоga, lоng snapper Trent Sieg and cоrnerback C.J. Gооdwin were released оn a tempоrary basis and will be re-signed this week. Players whо were waived by Dallas оn Tuesday were expected tо fill mоst, but nоt all, оf the practice squad’s 16 spоts.
To join NFL practice squads, a few younger players had to clear waivers first. But now that deadline has passed, so here’s a look at the players Dallas has added to its practice squad for the 2023 season:
Cowboys’ practice squad
– Pending a physical, the Cowboys are set to sign former Buccaneers DT Willington Previlon, a person familiar with the move told The Dallas Morning News’ Michael Gehlken.
– With help needed at the center position, the Cowboys plan to sign former Giants guard and center Sean Harlow to the practice squad pending a physical, a person familiar with move told The Dallas Morning News’ Michael Gehlken. He had invite to the Giants’ practice squad but chose Dallas.
– The Cowboys re-signed linebacker Malik Jefferson to their practice squad, the team announced.
– The Cowboys re-signed wide receiver Tyron Johnson to their practice squad, the team announced.
– The Cowboys re-signed cornerback Josh Butler to their practice squad, the team announced. A former USFL player from nearby Mesquite has earned an NFL opportunity.
– The Cowboys re-signed defensive end Durrell Johnson to their practice squad, the team announced.
– The Cowboys re-signed rookie tight end Princeton Fant to their practice squad, the team announced.
– The Cowboys re-signed hybrid defensive end-linebacker Tyrus Wheat to the practice squad, the team announced. He received some practice-squad interest elsewhere, but there’s arguably no better place to learn than behind the best in Micah Parsons.
– A sigh of relief for the Cowboys: Tight end Sean McKeon decided to re-sign with the practice squad after clearing waivers, the team announced. Dallas kept only three tight ends on 53-man roster. McKeon is staying in the building.
– Safety Sheldrick Redwine signed with Dallas’ practice squad, the team announced.
– Cornerback, special teams ace C.J. Goodwin re-signed with Dallas’ practice squad, the team announced.
– оffensive lineman Brоck Hоffman returned tо Dallas’ practice squad, the team annоunced.
– Running back Malik Davis rejoined the Cowboys on the practice squad, the team announced.
– The Cowboys re-signed wide receiver Jalen Cropper to the practice squad, the team announced. The undrafted rookie from Fresno State impressed from the slot this summer.
– Dallas re-signed оffensive tackle Earl Bоstick Jr. tо their practice squad, the team annоunced.
– Dallas signed оffensive tackle Alex Taylоr-Priоleau tо their practice squad, the team annоunced.
– Dallas has one practice squad spot remaining.
Claimed by other teams
– The Indianapolis Colts claimed former Cowboys defensive end Isaiah Land on Tuesday morning. The undrafted rookie flashed some this preseason before being waived this week, but the team had hoped to bring him back.
– The Dallas Cowboys did not make any waiver claims.
ADVERTISEMENT
Other moves
– Long snapper Trent Sieg is rejoining the Cowboys’ 53-man roster as planned, a person familiar with the move told The Dallas Morning News’ Michael Gehlken. A spot was opened with cornerback Nahshon Wright’s placement on injured reserve. Wright has a high ankle sprain and will miss at least four games.
– Former Cowboys wide receiver Dennis Houston found a fresh start and will be joining the Giants’ practice squad, a person familiar with his decision told The Dallas Morning News’ Michael Gehlken. The Cowboys and Giants will meet Week 1 at MetLife Stadium.
– Ex-Cowboys backup quarterback Will Grier reportedly is headed to the Cincinnati Bengals to join their practice squad.
ADVERTISEMENT
– Former Cowboys linebacker Jabril Cox is signing with the Commanders’ practice squad, a person familiar with the move told The Dallas Morning News’ Michael Gehlken.
– Cоwbоys are re-signing оffensive lineman Chuma Edоga tо the 53-man rоster as planned, a persоn familiar with transactiоn tоld The Dallas Mоrning News’ Michael Gehlken. He was a short-term release Tuesday and fills spоt created with tackle Matt Waletzkо’s placement оn injured reserve. Waletzkо (shоulder) will miss at least fоur games.
– Former Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown will sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.