In a somewhat surprising move, the Dallas Cowboys waived rookie defensive tackle John Ridgeway. In a corresponding move, the Cowboys promoted rookie center Alec Lindstrom to bolster the offensive line after Connor McGovern suffered a high ankle sprain.
As expected, the Cowboys officially signed quarterback Cooper Rush from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, with Rush set to start in place of Dak Prescott (thumb) Sunday against the Bengals.
The Cowboys also signed kicker Brett Maher from the practice squad to the active roster. To make room for Rush and Maher, the club waived rookie defensive tackle John Ridgeway and placed defensive end Tarell Basham (thigh) on injured reserve.