Cowboys have signed FB Sewo Olonilua from practice squad. Last week, Olonilua's elevation from practice squad was a harbinger of RB Ezekiel Elliott (calf) missing game. Elliott has said he expects to play Sunday vs. Eagles. But enough doubt for Olonilua to be added now again.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) December 26, 2020
The Dallas Cowboys made a number of roster transactions on Saturday. The club added DT Antwaun Woods to the Injured Reserve, and the Cowboys used Woods now-available roster spot to sign FB Sewo Olonilua to the 53-man roster.
Olonilua was elevated last week as Ezekiel Elliott’s calf kept him out of the lineup, so it will be interesting whether or not this is an indication the star running back will sit out a second consecutive game or if they simply liked what they saw out of Olonilua on special teams in Week 16.
The undrafted rookie from TCU played on all four ST units and logged 25 snaps in the win over the San Francisco 49ers. He is a converted RB, but Dallas has Tony Pollard and UDFA RB Rico Dowdle for the running duties. Olonilua seemingly was an injury insurance move in addition to his special team’s prowess.
Sunday marks the third time Olonilua will be on the gameday roster. The first time Olonilua was active, Elliott was able to play despite a ‘questionable’ designation. The second time was last week, when Elliott was expected to play but was unable to get healthy enough in time to suit up.
This move is also now official. Cowboys CB Chris Westry (knee) was placed today on reserve/practice squad. Injury not overly significant, but he won't return in 2020. https://t.co/b7rSXcmqAH
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) December 26, 2020
Cowboys cornerback Chris Westry injured his knee in the first quarter of the Cowboys Week 15 win over the 49ers. It was revealed Westry suffered a PCL sprain, a multi-week injury, and the former Kentucky Wildcat was added to the practice squad reserve on Saturday. Westry first joined the Cowboys in Week 14, and he will unfortunately end his year on the IR.
Westry had been on the practice squad for much of his first two years in the league, until a continued rash of injuries decimated the cornerback depth in recent weeks.
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