Cowboys News: Gregory back, Lee to IR, roster cuts, new podcast

The Cowboys made a number of cuts the day before the rosters are due, visited with a former Cowboy, and placed two players on the IR.

The final deadline for roster cuts in the NFL is less than 24 hours away. The Cowboys have already begun trimming their team down to the necessary limit, as they cut another four players Friday. But just because it’s time to consolidate the roster, doesn’t mean the Cowboys aren’t looking to improve the squad.

Randy Gregory was finally reinstated, and he should give the defense a boost when he returns mid-season. The Cowboys clearly would like to augment their young defensive backfield, and the team even brought in former Cowboy Brandon Carr for a visit Friday. Carr’s recent teammate in Baltimore, Earl Thomas, may or may not have a meeting this weekend with Dallas. Jourdan Lewis could begin the season on the IR, even furthuring the need for help in the secondary, and Sean Lee’s placement on the IR should feel too much like deja vu for Dallas fans.

Cowboys Wire Podcast: Episode 1

How many games is the Mike McCarthy hire worth? How potent could the Cowboys offense be? When it comes to fantasy, is there any value behind the household names? Why in the world did the Cowboys go through the motions of a televised scrimmage and then not show anything?

Get answers to all this and more in the initial installment of the Cowboys Wire Podcast. The NFL Wire Network is rolling out new podcast shows this week, so of course Cowboys Nation is going to be front and center!

Cowboys Randy Gregory finally reinstated, here’s how it will work :: Cowboys Wire

Finally, Randy Gregory was granted reinstatement to the league by the NFL front office. While he can’t play until mid-season, his presence down the stretch should boost the Cowboys pass rush.

Cowboys 2020 Roster Cut, Trade and Practice Squad Tracker: Who’s out, who survives the bubble :: Cowboys Wire

The only thing you need to keep track of the comings and goings as the Cowboys whittle down to 53 players on their initial regular season roster, including a thorough explanation of how everything works.

Does Clinton-Dix cut put Earl Thomas in play? Stephen Jones ‘wouldn’t rule anything out’ :: Cowboys Wire

The Cowboys management has done their best to keep their recent actions under wraps, but reports surfaced that Earl Thomas was set to have a meeting with Dallas. Stephen Jones didn’t close the door on such an opportunity, as he said the team is looking at all avenues of improvement.

  • Cowboys meet with former CB Brandon Carr about playing safety

Spagnola: Can’t Believe Still Talking Safety :: The Mothership

Long-time Cowboys writer Mickey Spagnola breaks down one of Dallas’ most questionable positions, safety. Year after year after year…

Report: Sean Lee expected to start on IR, Cowboys’ Lewis may too :: Cowboys Wire

News that sounds all too familiar to Cowboys fans, Sean Lee is reportedly beginning the season on the injured reserve after msing most of camp. Cornerback Jourdan Lewis is a candidate to potentially join Lee on the IR.

 

Schultz “Sees The Whole Picture” At Fullback :: The Mothership

Cowboys tight-end Dalton Schultz has been getting reps at fullback. This indicates the Cowboys may go without an actual full back on the roster, and let players like Schultz handle the duties. Follow the link above to find out what else Schultz, a former fourth-round pick in 2018, had to say about his camp experience.

Cowboys strip star dreams from 4 players, reduce roster size :: Cowboys Wire

While the deadline is Saturday, the Cowboys got out ahead of schedule and began to drop their roster size down with the release of three young players. Our own K.D. Drummond brings you all the details.

PFF: Teams that are most likely to make playoffs in 2020 :: NFL Network

Pro Football Focus, or PFF, is the home of analytics and data in football. Their latest project was to rank the likelihood of each team making the playoffs. The Cowboys had one of the higher numbers in the NFC, sitting at a 57% chance.

DeMarcus Ware’s release sent Cowboys pass rush to bottom, it’s time they returned :: Cowboys Wire

After bottoming out, the pass rush has leveled off in recent years. For Dallas to thrive it’s time for this interesting collection to take the next step.

Cowboys Wilson appears to have captured mythical Year 3 magic for WRs :: Cowboys Wire

Cedrick Wilson had been just another camp body for the Cowboys the last two years. However, this years training camp was different, and Wilson ad clearly improved. The former Boise State Bronco has now positioned himself not only for a roster spot, but a chance to play significant snaps on one of the best offenses in the NFL.

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