The Dallas Cowboys Release Linebacker Jonathan Mingo

Cowboys Trim Roster to 85 Players

The Dallas Cowboys have released linebacker Jonathan Mingo, the team announced Tuesday. The move comes as the Cowboys trim their roster to 85 players ahead of the NFL's roster cut deadline on Tuesday.

Mingo's Time in Dallas

Mingo signed a one-year deal with the Cowboys in March after spending the 2021 season with the Carolina Panthers. He appeared in 12 games for Dallas last season, recording 15 tackles and one sack.

Mingo's release is not a major surprise, as he was facing an uphill battle to make the Cowboys' final roster. The Cowboys have a number of talented linebackers on their roster, including Micah Parsons, Leighton Vander Esch, and Jabril Cox.

Cowboys Roster Still in Flux

With Mingo's release, the Cowboys roster now stands at 85 players. The team must still make a number of roster cuts before the NFL's deadline on Tuesday. It is possible that the Cowboys could make additional moves before then, as they continue to evaluate their roster.

The Cowboys are scheduled to open the regular season on September 11 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jerry Jones, the Cowboys' owner and general manager, has said that he is confident in the team's roster and that he believes the Cowboys can make a run to the Super Bowl this season.