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Cowboys Initial 53-man Roster after required cuts August 31 2021

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Aug 31, 2021, 5:58:13 PM8/31/21
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Aug 31 2021 at 03:30 PM
https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/a-look-at-the-53-what-changes-to-expect

Clarifying comments on possible changes
are mostly from the article, with some spin
provided by yours truly.

Here is a first look at the Cowboys' current
53-man roster, as well as how it might change
in the coming days:

Quarterback (2): Dak Prescott, Cooper Rush.
Many suppose a vet QB from another team will
be added, the most notable/valuable one now
available being Cam Newton.

Running Back (2): Ezekiel Elliott, Tony Pollard

Wide Receiver (5): Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup,
Cedrick Wilson, Malik Turner, Simi Fehoko. CeeDee
Lamb & Noah Brown are on the reserve/COVID-19
list & don't count toward the 53-man limit until they
return to the active list, at which time current active
players would have to be moved off the active roster.

Tight End (3): Blake Jarwin, Dalton Schultz, Sean McKeon

McKeon will likely go to injured reserve to continue
rehabbing his ankle sprain. Placing him on the initial
roster allows him to return. Look for the Cowboys to
sign a new tight end later this week – possibly Jeremy
Sprinkle, who was released Tuesday.

Offensive Line (10): Tyron Smith, Tyler Biadasz, Zack
Martin, La'el Collins, Ty Nsekhe, Terence Steele, Connor
McGovern, Brandon Knight, Josh Ball, Matt Farniok.
Connor Williams is in the COVID protocol and doesn't
count toward the roster limit. When he comes back,
Josh Ball may go to injured reserve to rehab his
sprained ankle.

Defensive Line (11): DeMarcus Lawrence, Randy Gregory,
Dorance Armstrong, Tarell Basham, Bradlee Anae, Chaun-
cey Golston, Azur Kamara; Neville Gallimore, Osa Odighi-
zuwa, Brent Urban, Quinton Bohanna. Gallimore may go
to injured reserve & return when ready to play, Carlos Wat-
kins is on the COVID-19 list & when he returns, a player
move would have to be made.

Linebacker (7): Leighton Vander Esch, Keanu Neal, Micah
Parsons, Jaylon Smith, Jabril Cox, Luke Gifford, Francis
Bernard. Bernard will likely go to injured reserve with a
hamstring injury, allowing a player to be added.

Defensive Back (11): Anthony Brown, Trevon Diggs, Jour-
dan Lewis, Kelvin Joseph, Nahshon Wright, Maurice Can-
ady, C.J. Goodwin; Donovan Wilson, Jayron Kearse, Malik
Hooker, Israel Mukuamu. Damontae Kazee is the COVID-19
list & when he returns, a player move will have to be made.

--- --- ---

observer

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Aug 31, 2021, 6:08:12 PM8/31/21
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All -11- Cowboys draftees made the initial 53-man
roster; that may change with roster moves that have
to be made in the next few days.

On Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 4:58:13 PM UTC-5, observer wrote:

.> Aug 31 2021 at 03:30 PM
.> https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/a-look-at-the-53-what-changes-to-expect
.>
.> Clarifying comments on possible changes
.> are mostly from the article, with some spin
.> provided by yours truly.
.>
.> Here is a first look at the Cowboys' current
.> 53-man roster, as well as how it might change
.> in the coming days:
.>
.> Quarterback (2): Dak Prescott, Cooper Rush.
.> Many suppose a vet QB from another team will
.> be added, the most notable/valuable one now
.> available being Cam Newton.
.>
.> Running Back (2): Ezekiel Elliott, Tony Pollard
.>
.> Wide Receiver (5): Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup,
.> Cedrick Wilson, Malik Turner, Simi Fehoko. CeeDee
.> Lamb & Noah Brown are on the reserve/COVID-19
.> list & don't count toward the 53-man limit until they
.> return to the active list, at which time current active
.> players would have to be moved off the active roster.
.>
.> Tight End (3): Blake Jarwin, Dalton Schultz, Sean McKeon
.>
.> McKeon will likely go to injured reserve to continue
.> rehabbing his ankle sprain. Placing him on the initial
.> roster allows him to return. Look for the Cowboys to
.> sign a new tight end later this week – possibly Jeremy
.> Sprinkle, who was released Tuesday.
.>
.> Offensive Line (10): Tyron Smith, Tyler Biadasz, Zack
.> Martin, La'el Collins, Ty Nsekhe, Terence Steele, Connor
.> McGovern, Brandon Knight, Josh Ball, Matt Farniok.
.> Connor Williams is in the COVID protocol and doesn't
.> count toward the roster limit. When he comes back,
.> Josh Ball may go to injured reserve to rehab his
.> sprained ankle.
.>
.> Defensive Line (11): DeMarcus Lawrence, Randy Gregory,
.> Dorance Armstrong, Tarell Basham, Bradlee Anae, Chaun-
.> cey Golston, Azur Kamara; Neville Gallimore, Osa Odighi-
.> zuwa, Brent Urban, Quinton Bohanna. Gallimore may go
.> to injured reserve & return when ready to play, Carlos Wat-
.> kins is on the COVID-19 list & when he returns, a player
.> move would have to be made.
.>
.> Linebacker (7): Leighton Vander Esch, Keanu Neal, Micah
.> Parsons, Jaylon Smith, Jabril Cox, Luke Gifford, Francis
.> Bernard. Bernard will likely go to injured reserve with a
.> hamstring injury, allowing a player to be added.
.>
.> Defensive Back (11): Anthony Brown, Trevon Diggs, Jour-
.> dan Lewis, Kelvin Joseph, Nahshon Wright, Maurice Can-
.> ady, C.J. Goodwin; Donovan Wilson, Jayron Kearse, Malik
.> Hooker, Israel Mukuamu. Damontae Kazee is the COVID-19
.> list & when he returns, a player move will have to be made.
.>
.> --- --- ---

observer

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Aug 31, 2021, 7:15:54 PM8/31/21
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Follow-up 3:

Apart from possible additions from the players
cut by other teams, up to 6 Cowboys players
making the initial 53-man roster may be moved
to 3-6 week Injured Eligible to Return:

TE Sean McKeon, OT Josh Ball, WR Malik Turner,
DT Neville Gallimore, LB Francis Bernard,
CB Kelvin Joseph.

5 Players on Reserved/COVID-19 list likely to
be activated at some point after those 6 players
are moved to 3-6 Week Injured Eligible to Return:

WR CeeDee Lamb, WR Noah Brown,
OG Connor Williams, DT Carlos Watkins,
S Damontae Kazee.

August 31 2021
https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/these-players-could-be-off-the-roster-wednesday

On Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 5:08:12 PM UTC-5, observer wrote:

.> All -11- Cowboys draftees made the initial 53-man
.> roster; that may change with roster moves that have
.> to be made in the next few days.

/> On Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 4:58:13 PM UTC-5, observer wrote:

/> .> Aug 31 2021 at 03:30 PM
/> .> https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/a-look-at-the-53-what-changes-to-expect
/> .>
/> .> Clarifying comments on possible changes
/> .> are mostly from the article, with some spin
/> .> provided by yours truly.
/> .>
/> .> Here is a first look at the Cowboys' current
/> .> 53-man roster, as well as how it might change
/> .> in the coming days:
/> .>
/> .> Quarterback (2): Dak Prescott, Cooper Rush.
/> .> Many suppose a vet QB from another team will
/> .> be added, the most notable/valuable one now
/> .> available being Cam Newton.
/> .>
/> .> Running Back (2): Ezekiel Elliott, Tony Pollard
/> .>
/> .> Wide Receiver (5): Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup,
/> .> Cedrick Wilson, Malik Turner, Simi Fehoko. CeeDee
/> .> Lamb & Noah Brown are on the reserve/COVID-19
/> .> list & don't count toward the 53-man limit until they
/> .> return to the active list, at which time current active
/> .> players would have to be moved off the active roster.
/> .>
/> .> Tight End (3): Blake Jarwin, Dalton Schultz, Sean McKeon
/> .>
/> .> McKeon will likely go to injured reserve to continue
/> .> rehabbing his ankle sprain. Placing him on the initial
/> .> roster allows him to return. Look for the Cowboys to
/> .> sign a new tight end later this week – possibly Jeremy
/> .> Sprinkle, who was released Tuesday.
/> .>
/> .> Offensive Line (10): Tyron Smith, Tyler Biadasz, Zack
/> .> Martin, La'el Collins, Ty Nsekhe, Terence Steele, Connor
/> .> McGovern, Brandon Knight, Josh Ball, Matt Farniok.
/> .> Connor Williams is in the COVID protocol and doesn't
/> .> count toward the roster limit. When he comes back,
/> .> Josh Ball may go to injured reserve to rehab his
/> .> sprained ankle.
/> .>
/> .> Defensive Line (11): DeMarcus Lawrence, Randy Gregory,
/> .> Dorance Armstrong, Tarell Basham, Bradlee Anae, Chaun-
/> .> cey Golston, Azur Kamara; Neville Gallimore, Osa Odighi-
/> .> zuwa, Brent Urban, Quinton Bohanna. Gallimore may go
/> .> to injured reserve & return when ready to play, Carlos Wat-
/> .> kins is on the COVID-19 list & when he returns, a player
/> .> move would have to be made.
/> .>
/> .> Linebacker (7): Leighton Vander Esch, Keanu Neal, Micah
/> .> Parsons, Jaylon Smith, Jabril Cox, Luke Gifford, Francis
/> .> Bernard. Bernard will likely go to injured reserve with a
/> .> hamstring injury, allowing a player to be added.
/> .>
/> .> Defensive Back (11): Anthony Brown, Trevon Diggs, Jour-
/> .> dan Lewis, Kelvin Joseph, Nahshon Wright, Maurice Can-
/> .> ady, C.J. Goodwin; Donovan Wilson, Jayron Kearse, Malik
/> .> Hooker, Israel Mukuamu. Damontae Kazee is on the CO-
/> .> VID-19 list & when he returns, a player move will have to
/> .> be made.
/> .>
/> .> *--- --- ---*

observer

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Sep 1, 2021, 10:07:56 AM9/1/21
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Follow-up 4: The original article mistakenly
left the punter & kicker off of the roster, Bryan
Anger & Greg Zuerlein. Also expected to be
added, long snapper Jake McQuaide not yet
on the 53-man roster.

The following article surmises that despite
Jerry's saying backup QB Cooper Rush sets
a "pretty high bar" (implying Cam Newton is
not likely to be signed), the following odds-
maker thinks the Cowboys are the most likely
team to sign him:
https://www.usgamblingsites.com/news/cam-newton-odds-favor-him-signing-with-the-dallas-cowboys/

On Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 6:15:54 PM UTC-5, observer wrote:

~> Follow-up 3:
~>
~> Apart from possible additions from the players
~> cut by other teams, up to 6 Cowboys players
~> making the initial 53-man roster may be moved
~> to 3-6 week Injured Eligible to Return:
~>
~> TE Sean McKeon, OT Josh Ball, WR Malik Turner,
~> DT Neville Gallimore, LB Francis Bernard,
~> CB Kelvin Joseph.
~>
~> 5 Players on Reserved/COVID-19 list likely to
~> be activated at some point after those 6 players
~> are moved to 3-6 Week Injured Eligible to Return:
~>
~> WR CeeDee Lamb, WR Noah Brown,
~> OG Connor Williams, DT Carlos Watkins,
~> S Damontae Kazee.
~>
~> August 31 2021
~> https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/these-players-could-be-off-the-roster-wednesday
~>
~> On Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 5:08:12 PM UTC-5, observer wrote:
~>
~> .> All -11- Cowboys draftees made the initial 53-man
~> .> roster; that may change with roster moves that have
~> .> to be made in the next few days.
~>
~> /> On Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 4:58:13 PM UTC-5, observer wrote:
~>
~> /> .> Aug 31 2021 at 03:30 PM
~> /> .> https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/a-look-at-the-53-what-changes-to-expect
~> /> .>
~> /> .> Clarifying comments on possible changes
~> /> .> are mostly from the article, with some spin
~> /> .> provided by yours truly.
~> /> .>
~> /> .> Here is a first look at the Cowboys' current
~> /> .> 53-man roster, as well as how it might change
~> /> .> in the coming days:
~> /> .>
~> /> .> Quarterback (2): Dak Prescott, Cooper Rush.
~> /> .> Many suppose a vet QB from another team will
~> /> .> be added, the most notable/valuable one now
~> /> .> available being Cam Newton.
~> /> .>
~> /> .> Running Back (2): Ezekiel Elliott, Tony Pollard
~> /> .>
~> /> .> Cedrick Wilson, Malik Turner, Simi Fehoko. CeeDee
~> /> .> Lamb & Noah Brown are on the reserve/COVID-19
~> /> .> list & don't count toward the 53-man limit until they
~> /> .> return to the active list, at which time current active
~> /> .> players would have to be moved off the active roster.
~> /> .>
~> /> .> Tight End (3): Blake Jarwin, Dalton Schultz, Sean McKeon
~> /> .>
~> /> .> McKeon will likely go to injured reserve to continue
~> /> .> rehabbing his ankle sprain. Placing him on the initial
~> /> .> roster allows him to return. Look for the Cowboys to
~> /> .> sign a new tight end later this week – possibly Jeremy
~> /> .> Sprinkle, who was released Tuesday.
~> /> .>
~> /> .> Offensive Line (10): Tyron Smith, Tyler Biadasz, Zack
~> /> .> Martin, La'el Collins, Ty Nsekhe, Terence Steele, Connor
~> /> .> McGovern, Brandon Knight, Josh Ball, Matt Farniok.
~> /> .> Connor Williams is in the COVID protocol and doesn't
~> /> .> count toward the roster limit. When he comes back,
~> /> .> Josh Ball may go to injured reserve to rehab his
~> /> .> sprained ankle.
~> /> .>
~> /> .> Defensive Line (11): DeMarcus Lawrence, Randy Gregory,
~> /> .> Dorance Armstrong, Tarell Basham, Bradlee Anae, Chaun-
~> /> .> cey Golston, Azur Kamara; Neville Gallimore, Osa Odighi-
~> /> .> zuwa, Brent Urban, Quinton Bohanna. Gallimore may go
~> /> .> to injured reserve & return when ready to play, Carlos Wat-
~> /> .> kins is on the COVID-19 list & when he returns, a player
~> /> .> move would have to be made.
~> /> .>
~> /> .> Linebacker (7): Leighton Vander Esch, Keanu Neal, Micah
~> /> .> Parsons, Jaylon Smith, Jabril Cox, Luke Gifford, Francis
~> /> .> Bernard. Bernard will likely go to injured reserve with a
~> /> .> hamstring injury, allowing a player to be added.
~> /> .>
~> /> .> Defensive Back (11): Anthony Brown, Trevon Diggs, Jour-
~> /> .> dan Lewis, Kelvin Joseph, Nahshon Wright, Maurice Can-
~> /> .> ady, C.J. Goodwin; Donovan Wilson, Jayron Kearse, Malik
~> /> .> Hooker, Israel Mukuamu. Damontae Kazee is on the CO-
~> /> .> VID-19 list & when he returns, a player move will have to
~> /> .> be made.
~> /> .>
~> /> .> **--- --- ---**

observer

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Sep 1, 2021, 1:34:44 PM9/1/21
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Follow-up 5:

QB Will Grier added to roster. Apparently, Cam's
outstanding quarterbacking history, well, suffice to
say, Jerry Jones is showing why many consider
him the reason the Cowboys haven't made it to
an NFC Championship game in the last 25 years.

Will Grier? Please, appears to be a very weak QB
move. Not yet mentioned, what move was made to
allow Will Grier to be added to the 53-man roster.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cowboys/2021/09/01/dallas-cowboys-claim-will-grier-quarterback-waivers/5683304001/

Will's 2 games started in 2019:
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrieWi00.htm

Link to previous posts in this thread:
https://groups.google.com/g/alt.sports.football.pro.dallas-cowboys/c/mdEgCYtznss/m/obzDmvNgIQAJ

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observer

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Sep 1, 2021, 3:30:48 PM9/1/21
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Follow-up 6:

On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 12:34:44 PM UTC-5,
observer wrote:

.> Follow-up 5:
.>
.> QB Will Grier added to roster. Apparently, Cam's
.> outstanding quarterbacking history, well, suffice to
.> say, Jerry Jones is showing why many consider
.> him the reason the Cowboys haven't made it to
.> an NFC Championship game in the last 25 years.
.>
.> Will Grier? Please, appears to be a very weak QB
.> move. Not yet mentioned, what move was made to
.> allow Will Grier to be added to the 53-man roster.
.> https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cowboys/2021/09/01/dallas-cowboys-claim-will-grier-quarterback-waivers/5683304001/
.>
.> Will's 2 games started in 2019:
.> https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrieWi00.htm
.>
.> Link to previous posts in this thread:
.> https://groups.google.com/g/alt.sports.football.pro.dallas-cowboys/c/mdEgCYtznss/m/obzDmvNgIQAJ
.>
.> --- --- ---

Even though Will's NFL performances have
been disappointing, he ranked well prior to
the 2019 draft, ranked the 58th best player
in 2019, the 5th quarterback drafted in 2019:
https://groups.google.com/g/alt.sports.football.pro.dallas-cowboys/c/uL1Z7hznp6M/m/0mjIj4M9CgAJ
https://groups.google.com/g/alt.sports.football.pro.dallas-cowboys/c/uVuFMXLaZ88/m/L1n2xNVVAgAJ

--- --- ---

observer

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Sep 1, 2021, 5:50:29 PM9/1/21
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Follow-up 7:

Former Eagles / Giants RB Corey Clement
agrees to deal with the Dallas Cowboys
https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/2021/09/01/eagles-corey-clement-dallas-cowboys-free-agent-deal-active-roster/

As with the signing of QB Will Grier, unclear
what player moves the Cowboys are making
to make room for Grier & Clement on the 53-
man roster.

On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 2:30:48 PM UTC-5, observer wrote:

.> Follow-up 6:

> On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 12:34:44 PM UTC-5,
> observer wrote:

/> .> Follow-up 5:
/> .>
/> .> QB Will Grier added to roster. Apparently, Cam's
/> .> outstanding quarterbacking history, well, suffice to
/> .> say, Jerry Jones is showing why many consider
/> .> him the reason the Cowboys haven't made it to
/> .> an NFC Championship game in the last 25 years.
/> .>
/> .> Will Grier? Please, appears to be a very weak QB
/> .> move. Not yet mentioned, what move was made to
/> .> allow Will Grier to be added to the 53-man roster.
/> .> https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cowboys/2021/09/01/dallas-cowboys-claim-will-grier-quarterback-waivers/5683304001/
/> .>
/> .> Will's 2 games started in 2019:
/> .> https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrieWi00.htm
/> .>
/> .> Link to previous posts in this thread:
/> .> https://groups.google.com/g/alt.sports.football.pro.dallas-cowboys/c/mdEgCYtznss/m/obzDmvNgIQAJ
/> .>
/> .> --- --- ---

.> Even though Will's NFL performances have
.> been disappointing, he ranked well prior to
.> the 2019 draft, ranked the 58th best player
.> in 2019, the 5th quarterback drafted in 2019:
.> https://groups.google.com/g/alt.sports.football.pro.dallas-cowboys/c/uL1Z7hznp6M/m/0mjIj4M9CgAJ
.> https://groups.google.com/g/alt.sports.football.pro.dallas-cowboys/c/uVuFMXLaZ88/m/L1n2xNVVAgAJ
.>
.> *--- --- ---*
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