DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - Following the 53-man roster cut down, as well as the waiver period on Sunday morning, the Dallas Cowboys have assembled their 10-man practice squad.
In perhaps the most surprising move of the bunch, the Cowboys elected to part ways with both Taryn Christion and 2018 5th round pick Mike White in order to sign former Eagles quarterback and Northwestern star, Clayton Thorson.
For quarterback, Cowboys elected to add external option to practice squad. They are signing former Eagles QB Clayton Thorson, sources said. Rookie fifth-round pick from Northwestern.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)
September 1, 2019 Thorson, who was selected in the fifth round of this year's draft, threw for 10,731 yards and 61 touchdowns in four years at Northwestern and finished fourth in Big Ten history in total passing yards.
The Cowboys also elected to sign former Minnesota Vikings tight end, Cole Hikutini, with the Louisville alum being the only other outside candidate that the team would sign to the squad.
The #Cowboys, who have been banged up at tight end, are adding ex-#Vikings TE Cole Hikutini to their practice squad, source said.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero)
September 1, 2019 Other names on the list for Dallas were more familiar, including running back Jordan Chunn (who has now been reportedly been promoted to the 53-man roster), defensive end Daniel Wise, wideout Cedrick Wilson, and defensive backs Donovan Olumba and Mike Jackson.
Cowboys got Cedric Wilson, Daniel Wise, Jordan Chunn, Mike Jackson and Donovan Olumba through waivers and finalizing PS contracts.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins)
September 1, 2019 The Cowboys will also re-sign offensive tackle and Mitch Hyatt and linebacker Chris Covington after releasing them in cuts on Saturday.
Cowboys will sign T Mitch Hyatt to practice squad source said. Cowboys now have 10 on the PS.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins)
September 1, 2019 LB Chris Covington cleared waivers, and he is re-signing onto Cowboys’ practice squad, source said. Covington made push for 53-man roster. Now a promotion away.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)
September 1, 2019
UPDATE: In a late move on Monday morning, the Cowboys sent RB Jordan Chunn up to the 53-man roster, and added previously cut back Mike Weber to the practice squad. They also added big-bodied wideout Ventell Bryant to the practice squad, in place of linebacker Kyle Queiro.
Jordan Chunn officially has signed his contract, source said. He’s up from practice squad.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)
September 2, 2019 Cowboys adding size to WR room, signing WR Ventell Bryant to practice squad, source confirmed. Bengals recently cut the 6-foot-3-inch undrafted rookie from Temple. Had nine catches, 83 yards in preseason finale vs. Colts. No word yet on corresponding move.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)
September 2, 2019 View the complete list of practice squad signings below:
