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Cowboys Cut Traeshon Holden To Make Room For Von Miller

The roster move forced by the Cowboys' 90-man limit underscores how a single preseason mistake can cost a fringe player his job.

Overview

  • The Cowboys waived wide receiver Traeshon Holden, the team announced Monday, to open a 90-man roster spot after agreeing to terms with veteran edge rusher Von Miller.
  • Holden muffed a punt in the preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks, a high-profile special-teams error that reporters cited as a key factor in his release.
  • Undrafted in 2025, Holden spent last season on Dallas's practice squad and entered 2026 fighting a crowded receiver room that included veterans and rising players.
  • Rookie Camden Brown's two touchdown catches in the same preseason game strengthened his case for a roster spot and made Holden more expendable.
  • Holden now faces the waiver process where another team can claim him or, if unclaimed, he can sign elsewhere or return to a practice squad, while Miller's clearance to begin practicing with Dallas has not yet been announced.