{"id":506858,"date":"2026-01-10T19:50:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T19:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/506858\/"},"modified":"2026-01-10T19:50:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T19:50:17","slug":"cowboys-well-represented-in-nfl-playoffs-by-20-ex-players-on-postseason-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/506858\/","title":{"rendered":"Cowboys well-represented in NFL playoffs by 20 ex-players on postseason teams"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Dallas Cowboys<\/a> may be sitting on the sidelines for the start of the NFL <\/a>playoffs, with Wild Card Weekend kicking off on Saturday afternoon, but there will be plenty of the team’s former stars to root for during their postseason runs. <\/p>\n

Don’t worry, there are no former Cowboys on the Philadelphia Eagles<\/a>, so the anti-Philly sentiment can continue. There are also no former Cowboys on the Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> or the Los Angeles Rams<\/a>. <\/p>\n

However, across the remaining 11 of 14 playoff teams, there are a whopping 20 former Cowboys who are rostered, whether being on the active roster, practice squad, or injured reserve. <\/p>\n

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Among the most notable players are Seattle Seahawks<\/a> star defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, Chicago Bears<\/a> breakout cornerback Nahshon Wright, and Carolina Panthers<\/a> running back Rico Dowdle, who led the Cowboys in rushing a season ago. <\/p>\n

\"Carolina<\/p>\n

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle with the ball in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Former All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs, who was released before the season finale, joined Micah Parsons on the Green Bay Packers<\/a>, while tight end Dalton Schultz and former starting linebacker Damone Clark teamed up on the Houston Texans<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Which players will you be treating on?<\/p>\n

A full look at the former Cowboys who are on teams participating in the postseason can be seen below. <\/p>\n

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Former Dallas Cowboys players on NFL playoff rosters\"Chicago<\/p>\n

Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Philadelphia Eagles | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Buffalo Bills<\/strong>: OG Connor McGovern, WR Brandin Cooks, DT Tommy Akingbesote (PS)
Carolina Panthers:<\/strong> RB Rico Dowdle, QB Andy Dalton, CB Michael Jackson
Chicago Bears<\/strong>: CB Nashon Wright
Denver Broncos<\/strong>: RB Duece Vaughn (PS)<\/p>\n

\"Green<\/p>\n

Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons and Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs exchange jerseys | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Green Bay Packers:<\/strong> CB Trevon Diggs, DE Micah Parsons (IR)
Houston Texans<\/strong>: TE Dalton Schultz, LB Damone Clark
Jacksonville Jaguars<\/strong>: OL Chuma Edoga, CB Jourdan Lewis (IR)
Los Angeles Chargers<\/strong>: QB Trey Lance <\/p>\n

\"Seattle<\/p>\n

Seattle Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence reacts after a play during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

New England Patriots:<\/strong> LB Darius Harris (IR)
San Francisco 49ers<\/strong>: LB Eric Kendricks, LB Luke Gifford, Isaac Alarcon (PS)
Seattle Seahawks<\/strong>: DE DeMarcus Lawrence<\/p>\n

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