Cowboys Headlines: RB among 4 waived; Jerry Jones wants to see more in Trevon Diggs rehab
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Hot on the heels of the excitement and hoopla of draft weekend, things just got real for a handful of Cowboys as the team made some official roster moves and said goodbye to a few of its own. We'll tell you who's hitting the waiver wire. We're also looking ahead at which undrafted newbies have the best chance of making the squad, and the rave reviews are still rolling in for the Cowboys' draft. Well, mostly: one set of new power rankings has Dallas better than before... but not by much.
Meanwhile, get to know the offensive line guru who's creating a big-man feeder system right in the Cowboys' backyard, find out how Tyler Booker's football past makes him uniquely suited for the spotlight as a Cowboys' first-round pick, and see what really makes Amari Cooper the perfect fit right now in Dallas. All that, plus did Jerry Jones just hint that Trevon Diggs didn't take last year's ACL rehab seriously enough? It sure sounded like it; find out how this year's training efforts are coming along for the talented corner.
Updates: Cowboys make first set of roster moves :: The Mothership
The Cowboys made a handful of roster cuts on Wednesday, waiving running back Malik Davis, linebacker Brock Mogensen, and offensive linemen Jack Anderson and Earl Bostick, Jr. The team also placed an international exemption on defensive tackle Denzel Daxon, just as they did last year.
Cowboys need Trevon Diggs to attack knee surgery rehab after frustrations of the past :: Dallas Morning News
Jerry Jones hinted recently that Diggs perhaps didn't pour as much effort into last year's rehab from his previous ACL tear as the club would have liked. “He’s working hard,” Jones said of the cornerback's current rehab from another injury, to the same knee. “That’s very important, because if he will be very good and diligent as to his rehab process, then he’ll get back quicker, and he will arrive when he does get back, sounder than if he has not worked as hard. He’s more subject to injury. He’s learned that one time." The Cowboys' training staff is widely considered one of the league's best, but they've received low grades on the past two annual NFLPA player report cards.
Cowboys’ undrafted free agents: Most likely to least likely to make Dallas’ final 53 :: The Athletic
The Cowboys have agreed to terms with nine undrafted free agents thus far, but they won't keep that many on the final roster. Auburn tight end Rivaldo Fairweather likely has the best shot at making the team if he can beat out Princeton Fant or John Stephens, Jr. Tyler Neville from Virginia, however, may have a much steeper climb. The former Harvard standout was ranked the 73rd tight end in this year's draft class.
Dallas Cowboys UDFA could be Swiss army knife in the secondary :: Si.com
Kentucky's Zion Childress will get some attention in camp. For starters, he played all five secondary positions as a true freshman at Texas State. That earned him a bigger chance with the Wildcats, and now he hopes the versatility will give him an edge on the Cowboys' back end alongside past UDFAs Markquese Bell and Juanyeh Thomas.
Former coach says Tyler Booker has trained ‘his whole life to be a Dallas Cowboy’ :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
From being at arguably the most prestigious high school program to arguably the most historic college football program at Alabama to walking into the media and entertainment monster that is the Dallas Cowboys, Booker was seemingly made for the spotlight. As his coach at Florida's IMG Academy explained, "What we try to do is expose them for what the next level is supposed to be like, so when they get there, there isn’t that shock. They can hit the ground running. Him coming out in his career, he hit the ground running."
Former NFL defender thinks Cowboys invested draft capital wisely in 2025 :: Cowboys Wire
Leger Douzable gave the Cowboys a perfect A+ for their 2025 draft haul, a mark that's tied for the highest among NFC teams and tops in the NFC East. The ex-defensive end, who played for nine teams in his career and is now an analyst for CBS, especially liked the Tyler Booker and Shavon Revel, Jr. picks.
NFL Power Rankings: Eagles still team to beat, but usual contenders close behind; Steelers have work to do :: CBS Sports
A solid draft helped the Cowboys jump three spots in Pete Prisco's latest set of power rankings, going from No. 21 to No. 18. "The Cowboys still have a lot of talent," he writes, "but [new head coach Brian] Schottenheimer needs to mesh it all together." The Eagles are back on top after climbing three rungs of their own. Washington comes in at No. 6.
Jay Toia, Tommy Akingbesote might answer huge question for Cowboys behind Mazi Smith :: The Mothership
Osa Odighizuwa and newly-signed Solomon Thomas should make for a fierce rotation at 3-tech. But what about 1-tech? The Cowboys are no longer content to just hope Mazi Smith makes the leap in Year Three. Seventh-round draft picks Toia and Akingbesote have the potential to be far more than training-camp bodies. "Stop the run," Toia said. "That's my biggest strength." Akingbesote added, "… I take pride in stopping the run, but I'm trying to develop my pass rush, so I'm here to get developed and stop that run."
2026 NFL Mock Draft: 6 prospects to watch as Cowboys predicted to finish under .500 again :: Cowboys Wire
Most of the big outlets believe Dallas won't improve by much, if at all, this year. A collection of early mock drafts for 2026 peg their first-round pick at anywhere from No. 18 to No. 11. Names to start watching: Michigan cornerback Jyaire Hill, Texas linebacker Anthony Hill, Jr., Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams, Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks, and Georgia linebacker C.J. Allen. And cue the running back talk for a second draft in a row: Note Dame's Jeremiyah Love will gets lots of love this college season.
Best fits for top remaining NFL free agents after 2025 draft :: The 33rd Team
Draft analyst Ian Valentino points out that Amari Cooper thrives in a situation "where the scheme prioritizes timing and the quarterback rewards players in contested catch situations." The Cowboys happen to run just that kind of system. Dak Prescott and Cooper combined for a tremendous four-year stretch during which Cooper averaged just under 1,000 yards and seven touchdowns a season.
Duke Manyweather is your favorite offensive lineman’s favorite offensive lineman :: D Magazine
The 39-year-old has helped place 34 players in the draft’s top 100 picks, and that was before this year's selections. Working out of the Sports Academy in Frisco, the guy who played his own college ball for a school that no longer even fields a football team has become the go-to guru for O-linemen who want to make it in the NFL. Two and half years spent in the Cowboys organization were pivotal in helping Manyweather create an empire focused on developing the biggest men in the game.
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