The Dallas Cowboys made final cuts Saturday, releasing wide receiver Denzel Mims and adding Broderick Jones in a trade as the club moves toward its 53-man roster for the regular season.
Roster moves headline the weekend
Dallas announced the release of Denzel Mims one day after the preseason finale. The receiver was informed of his release in a post from ESPN’s Todd Archer, who wrote on X that “WR Denzel Mims has been informed of his release from the Cowboys.”
Mims finished the exhibition slate with a lone catch for minus-1 yard. The Cowboys also turned the transaction page by acquiring Broderick Jones from the Pittsburgh Steelers; the team sent third- and sixth-round selections in 2027 to Pittsburgh and received a 2027 fourth-round pick in return along with Jones, who is noted as a former first-round pick.
What the moves mean for Dallas' preparation
The cuts and trade come as Dallas finalizes its roster and prepares for the regular-season opener. Depth at wide receiver remains a point of emphasis for the club after last season’s injuries and other roster movement, and the release of Mims reflects a numbers-driven decision in that room.
One outlet characterized Mims’ departure as a “victim of a numbers game,” noting the competitive nature of the position group during final evaluations. The Cowboys will now pivot to settling the final 53-man makeup with those considerations in mind.
Mims had not seen NFL game action since 2022 prior to this roster decision. The move ends his short stint in Dallas following training camp and the preseason schedule.
Trade specifics and timing
The trade for Broderick Jones was completed Saturday, with Dallas exchanging two future draft choices for Jones and receiving a 2027 fourth-rounder back to Pittsburgh as part of the deal. The acquisition provides Dallas with an additional veteran piece as the team sets its depth chart ahead of Week 1.
With the roster now being trimmed to final numbers, the Cowboys’ front office and coaching staff will enter the regular season roster-lock period having reshaped pieces at both skill and line positions over the weekend.
