Like the other 31 NFL teams, the Dallas Cowboys have begun cutting players to reach the 53-man active roster limit by Friday’s deadline. Many players were on the bubble heading into the Cowboys’ final preseason game against the Miami Dolphins and some made an impression that allowed them to keep their jobs while some didn’t.
Here are the players that have been let go by the Cowboys:
FB Shaun Chapas
LB Adrian Hamilton
QB Rudy Carpenter
WR Danny Coale
RB Lance Dunbar
DE Clifton Geathers
S Eddie Whitley
CB Teddy Williams
CB Lionel Smith
LB Baraka Atkins
CB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
TE Andrew Szczerba
WR Saalim Hakim
DE Robert Calloway
WR Tim Benford
DE Ben Bass
OT Pat McQuistan
G Daniel Loper
G Ron Leary
LB Orie Lemon – reportedly will be brought back on practice squad
G Harland Gunn
OT Jeff Adams
This list will be updated daily until all roster cuts and moves have been made and Dallas is down to just 53 players on the 53-man active roster. Surprised by a few names on the list? You’re not alone. Guys like Hamilton had a great off-season and preseason, but the Cowboys just didn’t want to keep that many linebackers, which is a very crowded position on the team as it is.
Some of these guys will be re-signed to the practice squad and we’ll obviously keep you updated on which players get the call back. Past players like Jesse Holley used their time on the practice squad to eventually make a mark during the regular season. Which players do you think can do that for the Cowboys this year?
Rant your comments below on who should have been kept on the team.
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