Cowboys cut LB Rashaan Evans, activate OT Matt Waletzko

The Dallas Cowboys have made the decision to make a roster change prior to Week 17. The organization elected to upgrade offensive tackle Matt Waletzko, a second-year player, as his activation window was about to expire. The Cowboys are also cutting veteran linebacker Rashaan Evans in a related move.

Evans played in nine games for Dallas and recorded nine tackles. With the Cowboys down another linebacker, the position’s depth is again thin.

The team is relatively healthy right now, and head coach Mike McCarthy mentioned that’s why this move was a tough decision. He also mentioned them addressing this situation later in the week, which might mean they could re-sign Evans to the practice squad if he clears waivers.

Following the placement of Leighton Vander Esch on injured reserve, Evans joined the Dallas practice squad. Evans was added to the active roster after he ran out of eligible elevations.

Although he struggled to obtain playing time, the former first-round choice occasionally had flashes of brilliance, as Markquese Bell and Damone Clark took the snaps.

As far as what this move means for Waletzko, he could see some starting snaps in the season’s final game if the Cowboys decide to sit either Tyron Smith or Terence Steele if their playoff position is locked.

Waletzko played three games as a rookie but ended his season on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. With 2024 being his third year on the team, the former fifth-round pick must show positive development to find a home on the roster.

With two games left in the season, Waletzko may find that opportunity. Otherwise, the clock will be ticking next year.

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