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FRISCO, TEXAS — In order to cut down to the final 53-man roster, the Dallas Cowboys waived 16 players on Saturday.
The club released offensive tackle Isaac Alarcon, linebacker Francis Bernard, cornerback Deante Burton, defensive end Ron’Dell Carter, cornerback C.J. Goodwin, defensive tackle Justin Hamilton, defensive end Ladarius Hamilton, center Marcus Henry, wide receiver Jon’vea Johnson, wide receiver Tevin Jones, safety Luther Kirk IV, linebacker Justin March-Lillard, fullback Sewo Olonilua, wide receiver Aaron Parker, cornerback Saivion Smith, and cornerback Chris Westry on Saturday.
Two of the names on the list are linebackers that came as a shock with both Sean Lee and Luke Gifford both nursing injuries. That leaves Dallas with three healthy linebackers: Leighton Vander Esch, Jaylon Smith, and Joe Thomas. This will likely mean that the Cowboys are planning to employ more nickel packages in 2020, along with rushing defensive ends from a standup position (3-4 OLB) and three-point stance (4-3 DE).
Here is a complete list of waived players to bring the roster to the required 53 before the 3 p.m. CT deadline.
OL Adam Redmond
WR Devin Smith
OT Pace Murphy
TE Charlie Taumoepeau
QB Clayton Thorson
OT Mitch Hyatt
OT Wyatt Miller
RB Darius Anderson
TE Cole Hikutini
DE Joe Jackson
G Cody Wichmann
S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
CB Deante Burton
DE LaDarius Hamilton
C Marcus Henry
DT Justin Hamilton
RB Sewo Olonilua
OT Isaac AlarcĂłn
S Luther Kirk IV
DB Saivion Smith
WR Jon’Vea Johnson
DL Ron’Dell Carter
CB Chris Westry
LB Francis Bernard
WR Tevin Jones
LB Justin March-Lillard
CB C.J. Goodwin
WR Aaron Parker
The Cowboys kept their entire 2020 draft class; including seventh-round pick quarterback Ben DiNucci. After impressive performances throughout camp, three undrafted free agents also made the 53: Rico Dowdle, Terence Steele, and Sean McKeon.
Here is a breakdown of the Cowboys’ 53-man roster by position:
Offense
Quarterbacks (three)- Dak Prescott, Andy Dalton, Ben DiNucci
Running Backs (three)- Ezekiel Elliott, Tony Pollard, Rico Dowdle
Wide Receiver (six)- Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup, CeeDee Lamb, Cedrick Wilson, Noah Brown, Ventell Bryant
Tight end (four)- Blake Jarwin, Blake Bell, Dalton Schultz, Sean McKeon
Offensive Tackle (five)- Tyron Smith, La’el Collins, Cameron Erving, Brandon Knight, Terence Steele
Guard (three)- Zack Martin, Connor Williams, Connor McGovern
Center (two)- Joe Looney, Tyler Biadasz
Defense
Defensive end (five)- DeMarcus Lawrence, Aldon Smith, Everson Griffen, Dorance Armstrong, Bradlee Anae
Defensive tackle (five)- Tyrone Crawford, Antwaun Woods, Dontari Poe, Trysten Hill, Neville Gallimore
Linebacker (five)- Leighton Vander Esch, Jaylon Smith, Sean Lee, Joe Thomas, Luke Gifford
Cornerback (six)- Trevon Diggs, Chidobe Awuzie, Jourdan Lewis, Anthony Brown, Daryl Worley, Reggie Robinson II,
Safety (three)- Xavier Woods, Donovan Wilson, Darian Thompson
Special Teams
Long snapper- L.P. Ladouceur
Kicker- Greg Zuerlein
Punter- Chris Jones
