Cowboys make final roster cuts ahead of new NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
As the NFL training camp begins with padded practices, the Dallas Cowboys prepare to finalize their 53-man roster. Last year's cuts included 37 players, with a significant number continuing their careers in the NFL, UFL, or CFL. A report highlights that 62% of last year’s released players are still in the league today, indicating the Cowboys' scouting success. Players who made the Cowboys' practice squad in the past have a 93% chance of remaining in the NFL. Upcoming final cuts will allow many hopeful players to compete for available roster spots.
- •The Cowboys released 37 players last year to meet roster requirements.
- •62% of those players remain on NFL rosters today.
- •93% of last year’s practice squad players have continued NFL careers.
- •The 2026 preseason roster cuts are approaching, impacting many players' futures.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Here is what happened to last year’s final Cowboys roster cuts
"The roster churn in the NFL is a never-ending thing.
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