The Dallas Cowboys are finalizing their 53-man roster ahead of the August 30th deadline set by the NFL. This deadline marks the culmination of months of preparation, including offseason acquisitions, draft selections, training camps, and preseason competitions. Teams must reduce their rosters from the 90-man squads maintained during training camp to exactly 53 players for the regular season.
The roster finalization process is dynamic, with trades and waiver wire transactions occurring before and after the cutdown date. Players released by teams become subject to waivers, while others may join practice squads. The Cowboys have already made several personnel decisions, releasing wide receiver Denzel Mims and multiple offensive linemen including Shiyazh Pete, DJ Wingfield, and Chris Glaser. Additional cuts include tight ends Zack Kuntz and Mitch Van Vooren, linebacker Langston Patterson, and defensive backs Josh Butler, Zion Childress, and Reddy Steward.
Complications emerged when offensive lineman Marist Liufau suffered a forearm fracture, forcing the team to reassess roster decisions. The Cowboys also acquired offensive lineman Broderick Jones from the Pittsburgh Steelers to bolster depth at the position. The organization continued monitoring developments throughout the cutdown period as they shaped their final 53-man group for the upcoming season.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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