The Dallas Cowboys announced a few minor moves on Wednesday as the team continues to shuffle around its defensive backfield due to a slew of injuries to its cornerbacks.
First the Cowboys designated corner Amani Oruwariye for return to practice on Wednesday.
Oruwariye, a fifth-year CB out of Penn State, had been playing fill-in duty for starters Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland before he suffered a back injury in Dallas’ loss to the 49ers. He hasn’t played since. In four games this season, Oruwariye has 20 tackles and what was a game-sealing interception in a win against the Giants.
The Cowboys now have a 21-day window to activate Oruwariye. His status for Monday night’s game against Cincinnati is up in the air.
Dallas also announced the signing of a pair of depth cornerbacks to the practice squad.
The Cowboys signed former Jaguars DB Dee Delaney, who originally signed with Jacksonville as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and has also bounced around to Miami, the New York Jets, Washington and Tampa Bay.
He’s had most of his success with the Buccanneers, appearing in 49 games from 2021-23 and intercepting three passes. He signed with the Buffalo Bills last offseason, but was placed on injured reserve in August and eventually released.
Dallas also inked corner Troy Pride Jr., a fourth-round pick by the Panthers in 2020. He played in 14 games his rookie year, but suffered a torn ACL in the 2021 preseason. He’s bounced around on practice squads since returning in 2022, spending time in the Saints, Raiders and Texans organizations.
The Cowboys have been hit hard by injuries to their defensive backs all season, particularly their corners. Trevon Diggs, DaRon Bland, Jourdan Lewis and Caelon Carson have all missed time for Dallas this season.
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