FRISCO, Texas – The Cowboys reached the NFL’s 53-man roster limit by Saturday’s 3 p.m. deadline by making 38 moves, including releasing backup quarterback Kellen Moore.
They also traded a future conditional draft choice to the Cincinnati Bengals for cornerback Bene’ Benwikere.
Moore is the most notable departure from the 90-man preseason roster, having entered training camp firmly as the No. 2 quarterback behind starter Dak Prescott. Because he’s a vested veteran, Moore does not go through waivers and immediately becomes a free agent.
By the end of preseason, undrafted rookie Cooper Rush began splitting second-team reps with Moore.