FRISCO, Texas – The Cowboys continue to downsize ahead of Saturday’s 3 p.m. (central) deadline, giving up 2019 fifth-round pick Joe Jackson, undrafted rookie Darius Anderson, tight end Cole Hikutini and guard Cody Wichmann.
Jackson appeared in five games as a defensive rookie last season, recording five tackles and two quarterback presses in 72 defensive shots. But this year’s defensive line depth chart got more crowded with the free agent signings of veterans Aldon Smith and Everson Griffen.
Jackson, Anderson, Hikutini and Wichmann were competing for the backup spots on the final roster. Anderson initially signed in May as a rookie free agent from North Texas. Hikutini and Wichmann spent time on the Cowboys practice squad last season.
The Cowboys began narrowing the roster of training camp’s 80 players on Wednesday. Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, wide receiver Devin Smith and center Adam Redmond have been released. Offensive tackle Pace Murphy, tight end Charlie Taumoepeau and quarterback Clayton Thorson were dropped. The club have also waived / injured offensive tackles Mitch Hyatt and Wyatt Miller; both players have since moved to reserve / injured, according to the NFL transaction list.
