The Cowboys have only two tailbacks on their initial 53-player roster. Among their 39 announced moves, the Cowboys waived running backs Jayden Blue, Israel Abanikanda, Jashaun Corbin and Phil Mafah.
That leaves only Javonte Williams and Malik Davis at the position along with fullback Hunter Luepke.
The Cowboys released outside linebacker Sam Williams, a second-round pick from 2022.
The team announced it waived RB Israel Abanikanda, LB Justin Barron, CB Trikweze Bridges, CB Josh Butler, S Zion Childress, DT Tommy Dunn, G Chris Glaser, T Sebastian Gutierrez, WR Jordan Hudson, T Marcellus Johnson, G Trevor Keegan, TE Zack Kuntz, LB Isaiah Land, DT Dayo Odeleye, LB Langston Patterson, T Shiyazh Pete, WR Anthony Smith, WR Jaden Smith, CB Reddy Steward, DT Jay Toia, TE Michael Trigg, TE Mitch Van Vooren, G DJ Wingfield, DT DJ Withers and S Julius Wood.
The Cowboys released WR Tyler Johnson, CB Derioin Kendrick, C Nick Leverett, WR Denzel Mims, LB Curtis Robinson and WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
Tight end DJ Rogers was waived with an injury designation.
Linebacker Marist Liufau and cornerback Devin Moore were placed on injured reserve with a designation to return.