Cowboys cut running back hours before Thursday Night Football vs Buccaneers

The Dallas Cowboys are set to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football, with just hours remaining before kickoff. Dallas kicked off the season with a loss to the New York Giants, followed by a victory over the Washington Commanders and a defeat to the Baltimore Ravens. The team bounced back by defeating the Houston Texans. The Cowboys currently sit at 3-2 on the season as they prepare for the Buccaneers, who will be without their quarterback, Baker Mayfield.

Just before the game, the Cowboys made a roster move. Running back Emari Demercado was waived from the team. Meanwhile, offensive lineman Tyler Smith, who had been sidelined due to a thumb injury sustained in training camp, returned to the lineup. Smith, who was placed on injured reserve and later activated from the Reserve/Injured-Designated for Return list, praised his addition to the squad, expressing confidence in his role as an "All-Pro" and an "extra second" to make plays downfield.