Dallas Cowboys begin roster cuts ahead of 2026 deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys have started cutting their roster as they prepare to finalize a 53-player lineup by the league's deadline on Sunday at 5 pm Central. Teams across the NFL are required to reduce their rosters from 90 players. The Cowboys face key decisions regarding quarterbacks, wide receivers, and their deep safety group. The ongoing cuts will determine which players secure spots or are offered practice squad opportunities as many hopefuls face an uncertain future.
- •Cowboys must cut 37 players by Sunday at 5 pm Central.
- •Key questions include quarterback and receiver roster spots.
- •Safety competition among Alijah Clark, Markquese Bell, and Julius Wood.
- •Ongoing cuts could affect practice squad placements.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys 2026 Roster Cut Tracker: Who's in, who's out? Live Updates
"A continuously updated tracker of releases as the Cowboys whittle their roster down to 53 by the deadline.
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