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Dallas Cowboys 2026 roster finalization

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Following the preseason, the Dallas Cowboys finalized their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season, characterized by significant personnel shifts. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer noted the roster was improved compared to the previous year. In the quarterback room, the team designated Sam Howell as the primary backup to Dak Prescott. This decision led to the team waiving Joe Milton III, despite his preseason performance of 378 yards and three touchdowns. While the Cowboys reportedly attempted to trade Milton, interest from other ~~teams~~ teams, including the Miami Dolphins, was insufficient. Schottenheimer described the decision to name Howell as the backup as ~~“very,~~ ‘very, very ~~hard”~~ hard’ and expressed interest in re-signing Milton to the practice squad to continue his development. On September 1, the Cowboys fulfilled that intention by re-signing Milton III to the practice squad. Milton, a 26-year-old former sixth-round pick, had gone unclaimed on waivers after being released to accommodate the claim of running back Emari Demercado from the Kansas City Chiefs. His return provides positional depth as the team prepares While Milton possesses elite athleticism and arm power, coaches have noted areas for ~~the season.~~ improvement, such as huddling and play-calling. The competition remains close, as Howell offers more experience and stability while Milton provides ‘high-ceiling potential’. Wide receiver Camden Brown also secured a spot on the initial 53-man roster following a strong preseason performance in which he led the team in receiving yards. Brown, who learned of his roster placement via social media, described the achievement as a ‘dream come true’. To bolster backfield depth, the Cowboys also released second-year back Jaydon Blue and seventh-round pick Phil Mafah; Blue has since signed with the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad. Malik Davis has solidified his role as the primary backup behind Javonte Williams. Other notable roster changes include the trade of offensive tackle Nate Thomas to the Houston Texans and the acquisition of offensive tackle Broderick Jones from the Pittsburgh Steelers. ~~Jones is expected to compete with veteran Terence Steele for the starting right tackle position.~~

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