{
  "id": 3352829,
  "title": "Second-Round Pick Named Possible Cowboys Cut Candidate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/second-round-pick-named-possible-cowboys-cut-candidate",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T21:26:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/second-round-pick-named-possible-cowboys-cut-candidate-12367068"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Dallas Cowboys underwent a strategic overhaul of their defensive roster in the offseason, with a focus on bolstering pass-rush capabilities. They acquired Pro Bowler Rashan Gary, signed former All-Pro Von Miller, and drafted Malachi Lawrence and Jaishawn Barham, potentially rendering some existing defensive ends surplus to requirements. According to Bleacher Report's Gary Davenport, Dallas players should be wary of their job security, particularly Sam Williams. Davenport predicts Williams could be a cut candidate as the team reduces its roster. \"Sam Williams once appeared to be an ascending young edge-rusher for the Dallas Cowboys,\" Davenport noted. \"Williams may have to jump-start his career elsewhere.\" Gary, Donovan Ezeiruaku, rookie Malachi Lawrence, and newly signed Von Miller are expected to secure spots on the 53-man roster. This could leave only one or two positions for Williams, Marist Liufau, and James Houston. Liufau is primarily a special teams contributor. Williams, a three-year veteran with the Cowboys, has amassed 85 tackles, 9.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries, and two forced fumbles over his tenure. The 27-year-old was sidelined for the entirety of the 2024 season after tearing his ACL during the preseason. Last year, he appeared in all 17 games but failed to make a significant impact, registering just one sack. Given the influx of talent the Cowboys introduced, Williams is acutely aware of his potential vulnerability. However, he sees this as an opportunity for growth. \"I took all the reports, all the negative comments, everything, and I took it in and I looked at myself in the mirror because you can't get better unless you know what you're doing wrong,\" Williams stated. \"So, everything that I've seen, I try to fix. Like even in my room, it's written on the mirror.\" Ultimately, Williams acknowledges that he must confront his shortcomings and put in the work to prove his worth. He remains focused, stating, \"At the end of the day, I just took all the negatives and, you know, look myself in the mirror. Not blaming no one else and just work. Just work, work, work. Put my head down and let my work speak for itself.\"",
  "summary": "The Dallas Cowboys could part with a former second-round pass-rusher as they trim down their roster ahead of Week 1.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}