Dallas Cowboys finalize 2026 roster with several personnel changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys established their 53-man roster on August 30 ahead of the 2026 season. Management opted for veteran Malik Davis at running back over Jaydon Blue, who had shown speed throughout training camp. The team also signed Emari Demercado to provide additional depth at the position. At the nickelback spot, the franchise is relying on Caleb Downs as the primary option, while Ameer Speed was retained to fill a special teams role. Despite his performance in the preseason, safety Julius Wood did not make the final cut, as the team chose to keep Alijah Clark and Markquese Bell for their contributions to special teams. Derion Kendrick and Reddy Steward were both signed to the practice squad after failing to secure spots on the active roster.
- •Malik Davis beat out Jaydon Blue for the backup running back position.
- •Caleb Downs is the only nickelback listed on the active roster.
- •Ameer Speed joins the roster to help address special teams needs.
- •Alijah Clark and Markquese Bell were selected as the primary safety backups.
- •Derion Kendrick and Reddy Steward joined the team practice squad.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — The Cowboys’ Most Surprising 53-Man Roster Decisions
"On Sunday, Aug. 30, all 32 NFL teams had to submit their 53-man rosters for the 2026 NFL season. While most of the Cowboys’ roster decisions were expected, several surprising moves caught the attention of fans and analysts. From leaving preseason standouts off the roster to questionable depth at key positions, Dallas has certainly raised […] The post The Cowboys’ Most Surprising 53-Man Roster Decisions appeared first on The Lead.
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