The Dallas Cowboys are adjusting their lineup ahead of the game against the Detroit Lions, with owner Jerry Jones stating on @1053thefan that he is hopeful left tackle Tyron Smith, who missed Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to a back injury and received an injection last week, will return. The situation for defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins is less clear. In a move to strengthen the offensive line, the Cowboys have activated OT Matt Waletzko from injured reserve, with coach Mike McCarthy affirming 'We feel Wally is ready to go.' To clear space on the 53-man roster, linebacker Rashaan Evans was waived. Evans' release followed his arrest for marijuana possession, involving between two and four ounces, but a Cowboys official emphasized that the arrest was not the only factor in the decision, as the team needed Waletzko's roster spot.
A Cowboys official downplayed the timing of LB Rashaan Evans’ arrest Tuesday for marijuana possession and its relation to Evans being waived. Various factors involved. Team needed roster spot for OT Matt Waletzko. Evans a candidate for practice squad if he clears waivers. https://t.co/tcqlf68KcP
Rashaan Evans was arrested for marijuana possession before being waived by Cowboys. https://t.co/4dSH8Xq9QW
#Cowboys BREAKING #DallasCowboys LB Arrested On Drug Charge Before Being Cut https://t.co/gAaMyIvPD9 https://t.co/9lzrgCf4jA
Cowboys released LB Rashaan Evans on Wednesday, one day after he was arrested in Frisco for marijuana possession, a Frisco police official said. https://t.co/doSryr99Ie
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: The #Cowboys are cutting linebacker Rashaan Evans after he was arrested for possession of marijuana. https://t.co/9ymIDXqUeC
The Cowboys valued a backup tackle in Matt Waletzko over Evans, who has played minimal snaps. Chuma Edoga's disappointing performance in place of an injured Tyron Smith last week also played a role in Waletzko moving to the active roster. The Cowboys also use the nickel as their… https://t.co/eE4jsxNceK
Released by #Cowboys linebacker Rashaan Evans was arrested Tuesday on possession of Marijuana charge, between two and four ounces, according to Frisco, TX police department @KPRC2
Cowboys cut LB Rashaan Evans https://t.co/VDfrCJmtJ4 https://t.co/CqvcVA4Tb1
Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy when asked about things not working out with veteran LB Rashaan Evans: “We’ll answer that at the end of the week. I think that’s important to be answered then. These are roster moves, and they’re tough moves. It’s a bit of a catch-22. We’re a healthy…
Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy: “These are really conversations that have been going on for weeks. We feel Wally is ready to go.” Believes in importance of O-line depth, feels Waletzko has maximized his opportunity in weight room while on IR. Evans a “tough” move with roster healthy https://t.co/afzeCCgYKg
The @dallascowboys released LB Rashaan Evans and activated OT Matt Waletzko from Reserve/Injured on Wednesday.
#COWBOYS CUT #DallasCowboys BREAKING: Dallas Cuts Ex 1st-Round LB, Moves Lineman to Roster https://t.co/Wxz1l6DDAe via @DallasCowboysFN https://t.co/Hl2g9lgcFu
Cowboys activate Matt Waletzko, waive Rashaan Evans. https://t.co/xOWrAaK5t3
The Cowboys have waived linebacker Rashaan Evans. They gave on the veteran giving them extra size and experience at the team’s weakest position
Cowboys have activated OT Matt Waletzko (shoulder) from injured reserve, a person familiar with the situation said. LB Rashaan Evans was waived to clear space on 53-man roster. Waletzko, who practiced the past three weeks, bolsters depth on O-line.
JUST IN: The #DallasCowboys have waived LB Rashaan Evans and have activated OT Matt Waletzko from injured reserve.
Rashaan Evans has been waived by the #Cowboys. Corresponding move: Matt Waletzko has been activated from injured reserve.
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Jerry Jones is hopeful that left tackle Tyron Smith is back against Detroit
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on @1053thefan said he’s hopeful LT Tyron Smith (back) can play Saturday vs. Detroit after he got an injection in his back last week. “I don’t know if we’ll have (DT Johnathan Hankins) this week.” Jones said he thinks rookie DT Mazi Smith has been…
Cowboys LT Tyron Smith (back) missed Sunday’s game vs. Dolphins. Team owner Jerry Jones to @1053thefan: “Hopefully Tyron will come on around. We injected him last week, and that usually works. Hopefully we can have him. He’s a huge difference maker, Tyron Smith.”