{"id":179486,"date":"2025-08-27T10:34:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T10:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/179486\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T10:34:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T10:34:10","slug":"3-players-released-at-roster-cut-deadline-dallas-cowboys-should-consider-adding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/179486\/","title":{"rendered":"3 players released at roster cut deadline Dallas Cowboys should consider adding"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Dallas Cowboys<\/a> cut their roster down to 53 players on Tuesday<\/a> and will now wait to see if any players are claimed on waivers. Once that period ends on Wednesday, they will be able to add players to their 16-man practice squad.<\/p>\n

Of course, they don’t have to wait until Wednesday’s noon Eastern deadline to make any moves. Dallas could use their spot as No. 12 in the waiver order<\/a> to bring in more young talent, although those players would go to the 53-man roster, meaning they would have to make additional moves.<\/p>\n

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While that’s a possibility, they could also wait for the deadline, then attempt to bring players from other teams to their practice squad. That said, here’s a look at three players they should consider targeting.<\/p>\n

\"Seattle<\/p>\n

Seattle Seahawks running back Damien Martinez rushes with the football against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. \/ Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

During the pre-draft process, the Cowboys showed some interest<\/a> in Miami running back Damien Martinez. A local prospect who played at Lewisville High School, Martinez was selected in the seventh round of the NFL draft<\/a> by the Seattle Seahawks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Martinez ran for 84 yards with a touchdown on 24 attempts during the preseason. His numbers weren’t overwhelming, but he’s a powerful runner who could be worth stashing in the practice squad. Given his ties to the area, he might be willing to join his hometown team if he’s not claimed.<\/p>\n

\"Baltimore<\/p>\n

Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle C.J. Okoye looks on during an NFL OTA at Under Armour Performance Center. \/ Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Dallas hasn’t had an efficient nose tackle for many years, which is why it would make sense to put in a claim for C.J. Okoye.<\/p>\n

The 6’6, 370-pounder showed plenty of promise with the Baltimore Ravens <\/a>and was a surprise cut on Tuesday<\/a>. If the Cowboys don’t want to use a roster spot, they should still try to sign him to the practice squad. Doing so wouldn’t even take a spot since Okoye was born in Nigeria, meaning he would qualify for the International Pathway Program exemption, allowing them to carry a 17th player.<\/p>\n

\"Chicago<\/p>\n

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Zacch Pickens sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis. \/ David Banks-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Another surprise cut on Tuesday was Zacch Pickens, who was a third-round pick for the Chicago Bears<\/a> in 2023. While he hadn’t lived up to his draft status, Pickens still flashed potential and could have a bright future in the right system.<\/p>\n

Perhaps the Cowboys could offer that, since defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus was in Chicago when Pickens was drafted<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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