The Dallas Cowboys released undrafted rookie running back Gus Johnson on Friday afternoon as the club works to get to the 53-man roster limit by the 3 p.m. Saturday deadline, according to a source.
Johnson started the first and fourth preseason game for the Cowboys. He had a nice 21-yard touchdown run down the sideline in the Cowboys’ preseason finale Thursday night against Houston at AT&T Stadium.
Johnson, undrafted out of Stephen F. Austin, led the Cowboys in rushing in the preseason with 37 carries for 139 yards and two touchdowns.
The Cowboys would like to re-sign him to their practice squad Sunday if he clears waivers with no other team signing him to their final roster.