Both offensive lineman La’el Collins and linebacker Damien Wilson, who have not participated in a game since 2023, were promoted to the practice squad by the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday. Both players have not played for the Cowboys since 2023.
Racey McMath, a defensive receiver, and SaRodorick Thompson, a former running back for Texas Tech, are two younger players that Dallas has added to their roster.
In order to create place for the new players, the Cowboys cut receiver Martavis Bryant and three other players from their practice squad.
The signing of Bryant by Dallas in November brought an end to a five-year exile from the National Football League for a player who had been suspended three times for offenses related to substance addiction. The Cowboys, who are interested in bringing him back for the upcoming season, did not allow the 32-year-old player to participate in any of their games.
With left guard Tyler Smith suffering with a foot injury and left tackle Tyron Smith having a back condition that sidelined him two weeks ago against Miami, the arrival of Collins, who spent his first six seasons with the Cowboys, comes at a time when both Smiths are dealing with injuries. In addition, Tyron Smith has been absent from games due to injuries to his knee and neck.
