Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy The Dallas Cowboys have added several additions to their running back group, but this does not
guarantee that those guys will make the roster.Ezekiel Elliott is the most famous signing, but Royce Freeman is also a veteran player on the squad.The problem for Freeman is that there are a lot of running backs. LP Cruz of Blogging the Boys anticipated that he would not make the 53-man squad due to the influx of youthful talent and distinct skill sets. “Ezekiel Elliott returns to the Cowboys following a year with the New England Patriots.
Zeke is expected to return as the team’s main back, with Rico Dowdle taking over for Elliott.
Their departure at the conclusion of the summer should not be viewed as permanent, as either could return at some time during the regular season.” Cruz believes Freeman could return, but his future is unknown. It’s hardly the best circumstance for the veteran RB, but it is for Dallas.
The Cowboys do not have an established No. 1 RB at this point, but they do have a range of skill sets to explore. Royce Freeman Trying to stick with Dallas.
Freeman, who was selected in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos, received significant attention. He shined at Oregon, becoming the Pac-12’s all-time rushing touchdown leader.
He subsequently joined the Broncos’ excellent running back corps, where he could develop over time. After his debut season, there was a lot of optimism.
In 2018, Freeman rushed for 521 yards and 5 touchdowns, according per Pro Football Reference data. He averaged 4.0 yards per rush and was a tough, bruising option for Denver.
However, his role was reduced and his production stalled over the next two years, with Denver eventually releasing him shortly before the 2021 season. Over the last three NFL seasons, Freeman has failed to find a permanent home.
The former Duck has played with the Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, and Los Angeles Rams. The Cowboys hope Freeman’s 2023 stint with the Rams is a sign of things to come.
He averaged 4.1 yards per run and had a season of 319 yards and 2 touchdowns. Freeman Isn’t the Only Cowboys Vet Facing Cut Line.
In addition to Freeman, veteran wide receiver Jalen Tolbert may also be released.
Tolbert was selected in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, although he has yet to establish himself in Dallas. According to Mark Heaney of Inside the Star, Tolbert may be replaced by youthful talent such as UDFA signing Ryan Flourney.
“Tolbert has had opportunities in his first two seasons, but he has not taken advantage of them to date. If this trend continues during the preseason, he should be considered for termination.
Heaney stated that Dallas might provide more snaps to rookie receivers like Jalen Brooks and Ryan Flournoy.
Tolbert has 24 receptions for 280 yards and two scores in his first 25 games of the past two seasons. focusing on the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers.
He formerly covered sports for the Montana Standard and served as managing editor for Outsider.