Dallas Cowboys trimming their final 53-man roster has the focus squarely on special teams and depth, as 2023 seventh-rounder Jalen Brooks was cut with hours to go before the deadline. He battled 2024 sixth-rounder Ryan Flournoy for one of the last spots, and Dallas hopes he clears waivers to return on a practicing squad.

With Jonathan Mingo-designated to return from IR, the WR group takes a hit early, elevating opportunities for the remaining depth and keeping Brooks’ door open for a quick reunion on the practice squad if he passes through waivers.