{
  "id": 12954663,
  "title": "Cowboys make 2 roster moves ahead of Buccaneers TNF clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/cowboys-make-2-roster-moves-ahead-of-buccaneers-tnf-clash",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T21:01:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cowboys-2-roster-moves-ahead-210129211.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Dallas Cowboys announced two roster moves on Thursday in preparation for their Thursday Night Football matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team waived running back Emari Demercado and activated guard Tyler Smith from the Reserve/Injured-Designated for Return list. Smith's return is expected to bolster the Cowboys' offensive line, providing Dak Prescott with more time to operate in the pocket. Additionally, the Cowboys anticipate a strong performance from cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who they recently acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers in a significant trade. Porter Jr. is poised to contribute to a defense that has struggled this season, despite the team's offseason focus on improving. The Buccaneers, currently winless with a 0-4 record and without their starting quarterback, Baker Mayfield, are not anticipated to pose a formidable challenge. Nevertheless, taking advantage of a less formidable opponent is always a positive for the Cowboys, who will host the game at 8:15 pm ET from their Arlington stadium.",
  "summary": "On Thursday evening, the Dallas Cowboys will hit the field for a primetime home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Cowboys are hoping to build off the momentum from their recent win over the Houston Texans on the road, while the Buccaneers enter this game winless at 0-4, and with quarterback Baker Mayfield sidelined due to injury. Earlier […] The post Cowboys make 2 roster moves ahead of…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}