Dallas Cowboys adjust roster through trades and waiver claims
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys finalized their 53-man roster following a series of adjustments to the squad. Recent personnel changes included the acquisition of Broderick Jones via trade and the claiming of Emari Demarcado off waivers. The club also traded Nate Thomas and waived Joe Milton during the roster-building process. Despite criticism regarding the compensation involved in the Broderick Jones trade, the organization maintained an active approach to filling roster spots. Management focused on immediate needs for the 2026 season rather than prioritizing future draft capital. The team currently holds a reduced number of picks for the 2027 draft following these transactions.
- •Dallas Cowboys set their initial 53-man roster following league-wide requirements.
- •Broderick Jones joined the team via trade while Nate Thomas was traded away.
- •The team claimed Emari Demarcado off waivers and waived Joe Milton.
- •A seventh-round pick was acquired in the deal involving Nate Thomas.
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