Cowboys cut Traeshon Holden to accommodate Von Miller on roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 6:12 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys have released wide receiver Traeshon Holden to make room for linebacker Von Miller, who was signed to the team. The move comes after Holden's performance included a muffed punt during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. The Cowboys had exceeded their 90-man roster limit due to an allowance for international players. Details on when Miller will begin practicing with the team remain unclear.
- •Cowboys signed Von Miller to add depth to their defense.
- •Holden's release followed a notable performance in a preseason game.
- •Dallas surpassed the 90-man roster limit before the cut.
- •Miller's availability for practice is pending.
- 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys cut WR Traeshon Holden to make room for Von Miller
- 6:12 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys roster move: Traeshon Holden cut to make room for Von Miller
"The Cowboys waived wide receiver Traeshon Holden to make room for the signing of outside linebacker Von Miller, according to multiple reports.
"The Cowboys have cut Traeshon Holden to make room for Von Miller
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 6:59 PMCowboys cut WR Traeshon Holden to make room for Von Miller
The Cowboys waived wide receiver Traeshon Holden to make room for the signing of outside linebacker Von Miller, according to multiple reports.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 6:12 PMCowboys roster move: Traeshon Holden cut to make room for Von Miller
The Cowboys have cut Traeshon Holden to make room for Von Miller
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