Dallas Cowboys: 3 Cuts that shouldn't have been made

Dallas Cowboys: 3 Cuts that shouldn’t have been made

By Randy Gurzi | Sep 1, 2019

LAWRENCE, KS - SEPTEMBER 29: Running back J.D. King #27 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys looks to rush against defensive tackle Daniel Wise #96 of the Kansas Jayhawks in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: Cedrick Wilson #16 of the Dallas Cowboys returns the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a NFL preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

2. Cedrick Wilson, Jr., Wide Receiver

The Cowboys have become Boise State South in recent seasons as they have added many members of the program to their team. Some of the big names include DeMarcus Lawrence, Tyrone Crawford, and Leighton Vander Esch.

One of the less-heralded additions to the team was Cedrick Wilson, Jr., who was picked up in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Wilson came into the league with NFL bloodlines as his father played the same position for the San Fransisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers during a seven-year career.

Wilson spent his rookie season on the injured reserve after re-aggravating a shoulder injury that hampered him throughout his senior season with the Broncos. He returned this season and quickly turned heads with his play.

He finished with 11 receptions for 122 yards and also had some good punt returns as he showed off his versatility. Even so, he didn’t make the team as Dallas went just five deep at the position.

In the end, it was Devin Smith who beat Wilson out, which was understandable given how well Smith played. That doesn’t mean it was the right call to let Wilson go. It just felt as though he needed to be on this team.

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