FRISCO, TX - The Dallas Cowboys finalized their initial 53 with minimal surprises under Brian Schottenheimer, then got busy filling out a veteran-leaning practice squad and juggling IR/PUP designations ahead of Week 1.
The biggest decisions
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Trevon Diggs was activated off PUP to the 53, while veteran OT La'el Collins was released.
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Dallas kept a heavy edge/DL mix and carried FB Hunter Luepke.
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Rookie tackles Tyler Guyton and Ajani Cornelius both made it; Asim Richards was traded.
Who was cut
Released (veterans):
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La'el Collins (OL), Saahdiq Charles (OL), Geron Christian (OL), Hakeem Adeniji (OL), Israel Mukuamu (CB), Earnest Brown IV (DL), C.J. Goodwin (CB), Michael Ojemudia (CB), Robert Rochell (CB), Will Grier (QB), Kemon Hall (CB), Darius Harris (LB), Buddy Johnson (LB)
Waived:
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Deuce Vaughn (RB), Nick Broeker (OL), Denzel Daxon (DT), Tommy Akingbesote (DT), Josh Kelly (WR), Traeshon Holden (WR), Jalen Cropper (WR), Jalen Brooks (WR), Princeton Fant (TE), John Stephens Jr. (TE), Rivaldo Fairweather (TE), Tyler Neville (TE), Troy Pride (CB), Mike Smith (S), Alijah Clark (S), Justin Barron (LB), Malik Davis (RB), Tyrus Wheat (DE)
Waived/Injured: Christian Matthew (CB)
Initial 53 by position
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QB: Dak Prescott, Joe Milton
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RB/FB: Javonte Williams, Jaydon Blue, Miles Sanders; FB Hunter Luepke
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WR: CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin, Ryan Flournoy
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OL (tackles): Tyler Guyton, Terence Steele, Nate Thomas, Ajani Cornelius
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OL (interior): Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe, Tyler Booker, T.J. Bass, Brock Hoffman
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EDGE/DL: Micah Parsons, Dante Fowler, Marshawn Kneeland, Donovan Ezeiruaku, James Houston, Sam Williams, Osa Odighizuwa, Solomon Thomas, Mazi Smith, Jay Toia, Perrion Winfrey
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LB: Marist Liufau, Jack Sanborn, Kenneth Murray, Damone Clark, Shemar James
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CB: Trevon Diggs, DaRon Bland, Kaiir Elam, Trikweze Bridges, Reddy Steward, C.J. Goodwin
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S: Malik Hooker, Donovan Wilson, Juanyeh Thomas, Markquese Bell
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Specialists: K Brandon Aubrey, P Bryan Anger, LS Trent Sieg
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Reserve lists (carried through cutdown): DeMarvion Overshown (PUP), Shavon Revel (PUP), Josh Butler (PUP); Jonathan Mingo (knee, IR-DFR), Payton Turner (ribs, IR-DFR)
Practice squad (initial group)
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Will Grier (QB), Deuce Vaughn (RB), Malik Davis (RB)
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Traeshon Holden, Jalen Brooks (WR)
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Princeton Fant, John Stephens Jr., Rivaldo Fairweather, Tyler Neville (TE)
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Troy Pride (CB), Mike Smith (S), Alijah Clark (S)
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Justin Barron (LB), Tyrus Wheat (DE), Denzel Daxon (DT), Tommy Akingbesote (DT), Nick Broeker (OL)
What it means
Dallas kept premium numbers on the front seven and trusted two rookies at tackle, signaling a run-heavy, play-action identity while Micah Parsons headlines a deep edge room. Getting Diggs active before Week 1 steadies a CB group that otherwise leans on youth. Expect practice-squad elevations at WR/TE early as the staff tests red-zone packages and special-teams roles.
