The Dallas Cowboys released their initial 53-man roster on Sunday, but like every year, their work is far from over. More roster machinations are on the horizon.
A host of players who made the 53 won't make the final roster once Dallas finishes combing the waiver wire and free agent market for potential upgrades.
Expect most players who were waived or released this weekend to re-sign to the practice squad. Dallas is also 12th in the waiver order, and Jerry Jones left zero doubt that the front office would be paying close attention to cuts around the league.
With more roster juggling ahead, make sure to bookmark this page as we update you on the Cowboys' latest practice squad signings and waiver wire transactions.
Last updated: Monday, August 31 at 2:05 p.m. ET
- Full list of Cowboys' practice squad signings
- Cowboys waiver wire additions
- Former Cowboys players claimed on waivers
Full list of Cowboys' practice squad signings
This will be updated as Dallas adds to its practice squad. Waivers clear at 1 p.m. ET on Monday.
Player | Position |
|---|---|
Cowboys waiver wire additions
Emari Demercado - RB
The Cowboys claimed Demercado off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs. This is hardly a surprise after they waived Jaydon Blue, Phil Mafah, and Israel Abanikanda on Sunday. They will likely add one or two of them to the practice squad, but Demercado is a nice get.
A TCU product, Demercado played under Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams for two years with the Arizona Cardinals (2023 and 2024). He played three seasons for Arizona in total, rushing for 819 yards on a whopping 6.5 yards per carry to go with three touchdowns.
Dallas hoped Jaydon Blue would emerge as the change-of-pace back behind Javonte Williams. Perhaps Demercado can claim that role. He ran a 4.44 40-yard dash at his TCU pro day in 2023, so he can definitely scoot.
Former Cowboys players claimed on waivers
Player | New team |
|---|---|
Julius Wood | Miami Dolphins |
Trevor Keegan | Minnesota Vikings |
This is the second year in a row that the Cowboys have lost Julius Wood on waivers. He was one of Dallas' best defenders in the preseason, and a lot of fans are irked that he didn't make the initial 53-man roster while fellow safeties Markquese Bell and Alijah Clark got kept.
Keegan, meanwhile, also had a steady preseason. It seemed that he'd been passed on the depth chart by Nick Leverett, who was not claimed. Look for Leverett to sign back to Dallas' practice squad.
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