Cowboys initial 53-man roster is set for 2022 season

The Dallas Cowboys still have moves to make, so this isn't the final roster. Tyron Smith and James Washington will be headed to IR, for example. But this 53-man group is a starting point. It was a creative roster cutdown by the Cowboys as their initial 53 features one quarterback, zero kickers, and no long […]

Mauricio Rodriguez — Dallas Cowboys News Writer
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Oct 10, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) celebrates a third quarter touchdown with quarterback Dak Prescott (4) against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

The Dallas Cowboys still have moves to make, so this isn't the final roster. Tyron Smith and James Washington will be headed to IR, for example. But this 53-man group is a starting point.

It was a creative roster cutdown by the Cowboys as their initial 53 features one quarterback, zero kickers, and no long snapper. This will change in the next few days as the team completes several injury-related moves so don't be surprised by some of the things on this initial list.

The Cowboys have a deeper defense and that fits their decision of carrying more players on defense than on offense as you will see below. Dan Quinn's usage of these players will be exciting to see as we're expecting plenty of creative defensive sets from the defensive coordinator.

Without any further ado, here is the Dallas Cowboys' initial 53-man roster:

Quarterback 

  • Dak Prescott

Running back 

  • Ezekiel Elliott
  • Tony Pollard
  • Rico Dowdle

Wide Receiver

  • CeeDee Lamb
  • Michael Gallup
  • Jalen Tolbert
  • Noah Brown
  • Simi Fehoko
  • Dennis Houston
  • KaVontae Turpin
  • James Washington (likely headed to IR)

Tight End 

  • Dalton Schultz
  • Jake Ferguson
  • Peyton Hendershot

Offensive line 

  • Tyron Smith (likely headed to IR)
  • Tyler Smith
  • Connor McGovern
  • Tyler Biadasz
  • Zack Martin
  • Terence Steele
  • Matt Farniok
  • Josh Ball
  • Matt Waletzko

Edge rushers

  • DeMarcus Lawrence
  • Dante Fowler
  • Sam Williams
  • Dorance Armstrong
  • Chauncey Golston
  • Tarrell Basham

Defensive tackles

  • Osa Odighizuwa
  • Neville Gallimore
  • Quinton Bohanna
  • Trysten Hill
  • John Ridgeway

Linebackers

  • Micah Parsons
  • Anthony Barr
  • Leighton Vander Esch
  • Jabril Cox
  • Luke Gifford
  • Devin Harper

Cornerbacks

  • Trevon Diggs
  • Anthony Brown
  • Jourdan Lewis
  • DaRon Bland
  • Kelvin Joseph
  • Nahshon Wright

Safety 

  • Malik Hooker
  • Donovan Wilson
  • Jayron Kearse
  • Israel Mukuamu
  • Markquese Bell

Specialists

  • P Bryan Anger

Expect Brett Maher and Jake McQuaide back when Dallas finishes with the IR moves.

Check out all of the cuts here.

Featured image via Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

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