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Cowboys Waive Jalen Brooks Amid Roster Shake-Up

8/27/2025

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The Dallas Cowboys waived special teams player Jalen Brooks, a 2023 seventh-round pick, due to roster competition.
The team aims to re-sign Brooks to the practice squad if he clears waivers.
Receiver Jonathan Mingo was placed on injured reserve, increasing Ryan Flournoy's chances for the final roster.
The NFL roster cut deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, leading to widespread roster changes.

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The Dallas Cowboys waived special teams player Jalen Brooks, a 2023 seventh-round pick, due to roster competition.
The team aims to re-sign Brooks to the practice squad if he clears waivers.
Receiver Jonathan Mingo was placed on injured reserve, increasing Ryan Flournoy's chances for the final roster.
The NFL roster cut deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, leading to widespread roster changes.