Dallas Cowboys waive undrafted WR Traeshon Holden after strong preseason

The Dallas Cowboys have waived wide receiver Traeshon Holden, an undrafted free agent out of Oregon, ahead of the 53-man roster deadline despite his strong preseason performances. Holden, who began his college career at Alabama before flourishing at Oregon with a total of 83 catches for 1,170 yards and 11 touchdowns over the last two seasons, made an impression by leading the Cowboys in receiving yards during their preseason opener. The Cowboys' wide receiver room is crowded with established players like CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Jalen Tolbert, as well as promising backups including Jonathan Mingo and Jalen Brooks, limiting Holden's chances to make the final roster. Coach Brian Schottenheimer praised Holden's consistent effort and playmaking ability throughout training camp. Analysts note Holden's physicality and route running make him a potential asset, especially against zone coverage, though his speed and ability against press coverage pose challenges. Despite being waived, Holden is expected to attract interest from other teams or possibly rejoin the Cowboys' practice squad, highlighting his potential to contribute at the NFL level.