The Dallas Cowboys made multiple roster moves on Wednesday, waiving four players in preparation for workouts and training camp in the coming months.
Dallas announced that the team has waived running back Malik Davis, linebacker Brock Mogensen, and offensive linemen Jack Anderson and Earl Bostick.
These decisions are not too surprising from the organization, as the franchise selected multiple players in the 2025 NFL Draft who are expected to make the roster over these players, leaving room for additional player competition at other positions.
Although Davis became a fan favorite in Dallas during the 2022 season, in which he spent time filling in for then-injured running back Tony Pollard, the Cowboys selected multiple running backs in the draft and will likely use the roster spot on another position.
Davis saw the most snaps of his career during the 2022 season when Pollard was dealing with various injuries. He received 38 carries while rushing for 161 yards and one touchdown in 12 total appearances.
However, Davis quickly fell out of the Cowboys’ rotation and has not received a single carry since the 2022 season.
Dallas’ release of Mogensen also makes sense due to the addition of linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr., whom the Cowboys acquired in a trade with the Buffalo Bills in March.
Finally, the release of both Anderson and Bostick likely resulted from the Cowboys selecting multiple offensive linemen in the NFL Draft.
Dallas used the 12th overall draft selection on offensive guard Tyler Booker, who will likely be an immediate starter for a Cowboys team that recently lost future Hall of Fame offensive lineman Zack Martin to retirement.
Similarly, the Cowboys spent a fifth-round selection on offensive tackle Ajani Cornelius, and the team likely prefers to develop a drafted player on a long-term rookie contract.
Cornelius is unlikely to spend much time on the field during his rookie season. However, allowing him to start higher on the team’s depth chart will allow for more consistent development in the early portion of his career.
Although keeping offensive linemen on the roster is never a bad idea, the Cowboys had too many players at specific positions and needed to cut down to allow the young players to thrive in their new home.