In a stunning move that sent shockwaves through the NFL world, the Dallas Cowboys made a series of roster cuts on Monday that included two of their 2023 draft picks. The casualties of this cut were defensive lineman Viliami Fehoko, a fourth-round pick, and cornerback Eric Scott, a sixth-round pick – both of whom were unceremoniously waived. Fehoko’s departure was particularly disheartening, as he received an injury designation, which means he may potentially end up on injured reserve if he passes through waivers without being claimed.
Unfortunately for Fehoko and Scott, their dreams of making an impact on the Cowboys’ roster were dashed before they even had the chance to step foot on the field. Their lack of playing time during their rookie seasons spelled doom for their future with the team, and ultimately led to their premature exit.
But the purge didn’t stop there. Linebacker Damien Wilson, a third Cowboys draft pick, was also shown the door. Despite being a fourth-round selection in 2015, Wilson’s lackluster performance during his time with the team, coupled with his brief departure and return last season, made him expendable in the eyes of the Cowboys’ front office.
In addition to Fehoko, Scott, and Wilson, the Cowboys also bid farewell to a laundry list of other players. Wide receiver Deontay Burnett, center Cohl Cabral, defensive back Josh DeBerry, linebacker Willie Harvey, tight end Alec Holler, wide receiver Cam Johnson, linebacker Jason Johnson, running back Nathaniel Peat, defensive tackle Albert Huggins, wide receiver Tyron Johnson, wide receiver David Durden, and defensive end Durrell Johnson were all waived or released in the wake of the team’s roster cuts.
The fallout from these cuts will surely be felt throughout the Cowboys’ locker room, as the team looks to regroup and move forward without some familiar faces. It’s a harsh reality of life in the NFL, where players are constantly fighting for their jobs and no one’s spot is ever truly safe. As the dust settles on these roster moves, one thing is clear – in the cutthroat world of professional football, there is no room for sentimentality.