ss After a heartbreaking loss to the Panthers, the Dallas Cowboys have released WR Jalen Moreno-Cropper — hoping he clears waivers to return to the practice squad. The move clears space for CeeDee Lamb and Kavontae Turpin, both nearing returns from injury.
The Dallas Cowboys suffered a gut wrenching defeat to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Not only did they lose on a game winning field goal as time expired, but they saw their former running back have a career day.Following the loss, Dallas decided to cut ties with one of their wide receivers.
After Panthers’ devastating loss, Cowboys cut 23-year-old Jalen Moreno-Cropper
Oct 12, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer reacts during warm ups prior the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images
In preparation for the return of CeeDee Lamb and Kavontae Turpin, the Dallas Cowboys released wide receiver Jalen Moreno-Cropper:
While Moreno-Cropper was released, the Cowboys are reportedly hoping he passes through waivers and is able to return to the practice squad, per ESPN’s Todd Archer.
Moreno-Cropper, 24, has spent three years with the Cowboys after joining Dallas as an undrafted free agent in 2023. He’s spent a majority of his Dallas tenure on the team’s practice squad, but has appeared in a couple games at the NFL level.
Moreno-Cropper played this past Sunday in the team’s 30-27 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He fumbled a punt but was able to recover it. He’s appeared in a total of three games this season.
Aug 22, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Cropper (16) makes a catch during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Imageshttps://www.youtube.com/embed/GSId3k8RI3Q?si=SH_nz1GeFKep2GmT
The Cowboys appear to be gearing up for the return of a few key offensive reinforcements.
Lamb, who’s been out since Week 3 with a high ankle sprain, returned to practice this week and could potentially return as soon as this Sunday against the Washington Commanders in a huge divisional battle.
Additionally, Turpin has missed the last two weeks with a foot injury, but also returned to practice this week, giving the Dallas offense two potential reinforcements for this weekend’s game.
Turpin has provided a huge boost to the Dallas offense this season, reeling in 11 receptions for 159 yards and a touchdown across four games. He’s also rushed the ball six times for 23 yards, while fielding 16 kick returns and three punt returns.
As for Lamb, he had 16 catches for 222 yards through the first two weeks of the season before suffering his injury early in Week 3. He’s coming off four consecutive Pro Bowl seasons, and has been named an All-Pro in each of the last three seasons.
The Cowboys enter their Week 7 matchup against the 3-3 Commanders at 2-3-1. The Philadelphia Eagles currently sit in first place in the NFC East with a 4-2 record.
Aug 26, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer on the field before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports.
