Cowboys Cut Milton, Commanders Lose Tunsil to Injury List
NFL teams reshaped their rosters Monday in the final stretch before Week 1, with the Dallas Cowboys waiving quarterback Joe Milton and the Washington Commanders placing left tackle Laremy Tunsil and defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton on injured reserve. The moves, along with an update on New York Giants receiver Malik Nabers and a family reunion on the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad, marked a busy day of roster adjustments across the NFC East and beyond.
Dallas waived Milton to make room for running back Emari Demercado, according to ESPN, a move that leaves Sam Howell as Dak Prescott's backup entering the season despite Milton's showing in the preseason. Milton, a sixth-round pick of the New England Patriots in the 2024 draft out of Tennessee, spent six college seasons split between Michigan and Tennessee but started only one full year, his redshirt senior season with the Volunteers, when he completed 64.5% of his passes for 2,813 yards, 20 touchdowns and five interceptions. His NFL path now hinges on whether another club claims him off waivers. speedway online betting
In Washington, the Commanders' losses of Tunsil and Newton compound a roster already dealing with injury concerns. Tunsil, a five-time Pro Bowl selection acquired in an offseason trade with the Houston Texans to protect quarterback Jayden Daniels, tore his triceps early in training camp after starting 14 games for Washington last season. Newton suffered a torn pectoral muscle in a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. Both could return later in the season, according to ESPN, but their absence puts pressure on head coach Dan Quinn as Washington opens its schedule on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles in a crowded NFC East.
Elsewhere in the division, Giants receiver Malik Nabers practiced Monday without his no-contact jersey, advancing to full team drills as he works back from a torn ACL in his right knee. He remained unwilling to guarantee his availability for New York's Sept. 13 season opener against Dallas, saying the decision rests with doctors, trainers and coaches once he clears the remaining medical steps. "My mind is focused on playing the regular season: playing whenever that is," Nabers said, adding that he feels "real good" physically but wants to be certain he can play without hesitation once cleared.
The Chargers, meanwhile, added tight end Patrick Herbert to their practice squad, reuniting him with his brother, starting quarterback Justin Herbert, according to NFL Network. Patrick Herbert was waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars ahead of Sunday's roster deadline and chose Los Angeles over other interested teams. The brothers played together at Oregon in 2019, helping the Ducks win the Rose Bowl. Patrick joins a Chargers tight end room that includes Charlie Kolar, Oronde Gadsden and David Njoku, as Los Angeles prepares to open its season Sept. 13 against the Arizona Cardinals.
