On Tuesday, the Dallas Cowboys released six year veteran pass rusher to clear a roster spot because of an oversupply at the position. He signed a two-year contract with Dallas in March 2021. He has had one fumble and 3.5 tackles last season. He has only played in two games this season, and he did not record any tackles due to injury or depth at the defensive ends.
A former third-round draft pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, began his career with Indianapolis Colts. He later played for the New York Jets. Before signing with the Cowboys, he was drafted by the Cowboys. he played a key role in Dallas’ pass rush defense last season. He started in six games and continued the same level of production he showed with the Jets the previous two seasons.
He will now need to clear waivers to become a free agent. He will most likely search for a new NFL destination while he continues his recovery from the injury. He was placed on injured reserve at the start of the season and activated on November 9 for Dallas.
“The Cowboys are waiving defensive end Tarell Basham,” detailed NFL Network‘s Tom Pelissero. “Dallas had a surplus at the position. A pass rusher on waivers.”
The Cowboys created room on their roster this Tuesday, waiving defensive end Tarell Basham.
Basham played in all 17 Dallas games last season. Basham had 39 total tackles, 30.5 sacks and one forced fumble.
Basham hasn’t been active this season, unfortunately. On the depth chart, DeMarcus Lawrence, Takkarist McKinley, Sam Williams, and Dorance Armstrong were ahead of Basham. Basham could be given more playing time elsewhere. Basham, a former third-round selection, has 123 career tackles as well as 11 sacks.
Basham might be able to help a team that is in desperate need of pass rush assistance before the playoffs start.
Cowboys have waived DE Tarell Basham. Basham played every game last year, his 627 defensive snaps most among 2021 Dallas D-linemen.
But he'd played just 2 games this year, recently inactive.
Now, room for a roster add, be it return from injury or otherwise..
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) November 29, 2022
The Cowboys could add a player who has been injured or a free agent to their 53-man roster.
Many Dallas fans hope Odell Beckham Jr. will join them. His visit is expected to take place in December.