{"id":177785,"date":"2025-08-26T19:17:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T19:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/177785\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T19:17:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T19:17:10","slug":"dallas-cowboys-waive-promising-udfa-safety-likely-practice-squad-candidate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/177785\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas Cowboys waive promising UDFA safety, likely practice squad candidate"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are always surprise cuts as teams trim their rosters to 53 players, and that was the case for the Dallas Cowboys<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With the roster deadline approaching, the Cowboys informed defensive back Israel Mukuamu<\/a> that he wouldn\u2019t be retained. While it raised eyebrows seeing him cut, it meant there was a chance for undrafted free agent safety Alijah Clark <\/a>could make the roster.<\/p>\n

MORE: <\/strong>Cowboys roster cuts tracker: List of players released on way to 53 men<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

That won\u2019t be the case, however, as Clark has also been named among the team\u2019s cuts. <\/p>\n

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#Cowboys<\/a> have waived Syracuse S Alijah Clark, per source. <\/p>\n

Had a strong preseason finale. Another one to watch for the PS.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) August 26, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Clark had seven tackles in the preseason, five of which were in the first game against the Los Angeles Rams<\/a>. In addition to his work in the preseason, Clark was a constant stand out in training camp for Dallas.<\/p>\n

\"Syracuse<\/p>\n

Syracuse Orange defensive back Alijah Clark in action against the Stanford Cardinal. \/ Rich Barnes-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

If he clears waivers, it\u2019s likely the Cowboys bring him back to the practice squad. <\/p>\n

MORE: <\/strong>Cowboys waive special teams ace in WR logjam en route to 53-man roster<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Clark spent four years at Syracuse where he registered 189 tackles, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble.<\/p>\n

With him and Mukuamu being released, it seems as though Zion Childress<\/a>, an undrafted defensive back from Kentucky, is set to make the roster. Childress has also been a standout throughout the preseason, proving to be an option as a potential slot cornerback for the Cowboys.<\/p>\n

\"Dallas<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys safeties Malik Hooker, Israel Mukuamu, and cornerback Zion Childress watch from the sidelines. \/ Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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