Roster cuts are not only a tough time for the thousand-plus players who don’t make an NFL roster, but also their fans. We develop rooting interests and attachments to certain guys throughout the offseason, sometimes as early as the draft and UDFA signings. When they ultimately don’t make the 53, we’re left asking why.
Today, let’s look through some of the fan favorites from the Cowboys’ 2024 offseason who ended up among the toughest cuts. Some of these have already been scooped up by other teams while others have just been signed to our practice squad. Why did Dallas choose not to secure these players with a spot on their official roster?