The Dallas Cowboys are facing a brutal choice soon. They’ve got to trim the squad to fit the league’s 53-man limit. Lots of players feel safe, but three names are fighting for their lives right now. These bubble players are pushing so hard that cutting them feels like a mistake. The team can’t afford to lose this kind of energy just to save a roster spot.
Keep an eye on the depth chart this week.
Justin Barron’s Rise From Undrafted To Starter
Justin Barron was a longshot just a few weeks ago. Now he’s the guy everyone is talking about. According to Blogging The Boys, he grabbed three interceptions in a scrimmage against the Los Angeles Rams. He delivered a solid performance versus the Seattle Seahawks during the initial preseason match. That showing forced the Cowboys to rethink his spot.
He’s grown leaps and bounds since joining as an undrafted free agent from Syracuse (that’s a big jump from where he started). Now he’s pushing Shemar James and Curtis Robinson for a final linebacker spot. The gap between him and the veterans is closing fast. If he keeps this up, cutting him would be a huge blunder. The team needs his speed and instincts on the field.
Julius Wood Proves He Can Play Everywhere
Julius Wood is making a case for a fifth safety spot. Can the Cowboys really afford to carry five safeties? Probably not, but his versatility makes it hard to say no. Per Blogging The Boys, he’s been impressive throughout training camp and into the preseason. He’s known as a downhill hitter, but he plays deep, in the box, and in the slot for Christian Parker.
That flexibility is worth keeping around. He was cut last year, and he’s desperate to avoid that fate a second time. The coaching staff sees a player who can fill any gap instantly. Losing him means losing a player who can help in multiple roles. The risk of letting him walk is too high right now.
Tommy Dunn Brings Pressure To The Front
Tommy Dunn is starting to make waves along the defensive front. This undrafted free agent out of Kentucky is proving his worth. Blogging The Boys stated that Saturday’s preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks saw him credited with four total pressures. As a run defender, he demonstrates strength both during pursuit and at the point of attack.
Although the depth chart remains crowded, the team ideally wants Dunn to clear waivers so he can be re-signed to the practice squad. He’s too good to just let go. If the Cowboys cut him, another team will pick him up immediately. The front office must find a way to keep his talent within the organization.
Barron, Wood, and Dunn are fighting to prove they belong in Dallas. The Cowboys have a chance to build a deeper roster if they keep these three.
