Oregon Ducks Star Cut By Dallas Cowboys: 3 Possible Destinations For Traeshon Holden

The Dallas Cowboys are cutting rookie wide receiver Traeshon Holden as they are reportedly waiving the former Oregon Ducks receiver. The Las Vegas Raiders, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers are three potential destinations for Holden as he looks to start his NFL career.

Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon wideout Traeshon Holden (WO19) answers questions at a press conference during the 2025 NFL Combine at Indiana Convention Center. | Stephanie Amador Blondet-Imagn Images

After signing with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2025, rookie wide receiver Traeshon Holden is reportedly being waived by the Cowboys. The former Oregon Ducks receiver was a victim of roster cuts as teams across the NFL as the deadline to finalize 53-man rosters approaches.

NFL insider Jordan Schulz reported the news, and Holden had a rather simple reaction that he posted onto social media:

"Thank you lord (blue heart emoji)," wrote Holden.

Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon wideout Traeshon Holden (WO19) answers questions at a press conference during the 2025 NFL Combine at Indiana Convention Center. | Stephanie Amador Blondet-Imagn Images

Thank you lord 💙

— Traeshon Holden (@Traeski11) August 26, 2025

After a strong showing in the NFL preseason, Holden is expected to garner interest on the waiver wire. Holden flashed for the Cowboys in the preseason, totaling 64 yards on four receptions across three games. The former Duck was praised by Dallas coach Brian Schottenheimer after Holden's first preseason performance.

"Every day he shows up, I mean he really does. Every day he makes a play. ... And when you do that, you get noticed, and when you do that, you get more opportunities, and just proud of him. ... You'll see him moving up the depth chart," Schottenheimer said of Holden.

Will Holden land with another team before the start of the regular season? Here are three potential candidates for Holden's next home in the NFL:

Aug 21, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers are reportedly looking for wide receiver depth, according to The Athletic's Diana Russini. Pittsburgh's offense is expected to start wide receiver D.K. Metcalf alongside quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but the wide receiver depth after Metcalf isn't particularly proven.

In the 2025 NFL Draft, the Steelers did not select a wide receiver meaning they could be interested in a young receiver like Holden. The current wide receiver room in Pittsburgh features Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson, Scotty Miller, and more.

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Cleveland Browns

The Browns recently released wide receiver Diontae Johnson. Could they be in the market for a young receiver like Holden?

In addition to he quarterback room, the Browns have had a rather interesting offseason. Cleveland's selected former Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins with the No. 36 pick in the NFL Draft, but Judkins remains unsigned despite the charges of domestic violence and battery being dropped from a dispute that happened before training camp.

Jul 23, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, right, and executive vice president, football operations & general manager Andrew Berry watch the team during training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. | Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Cleveland general manager Andrew Berry and the Browns brought in undrafted free agent Isaiah Bond, who no longer faces criminal chargers after the sexual assault case against him was no-billed in August.

Would the Browns bring in another rookie wide receiver that went undrafted, or did Bond take Holden's potential spot?

Las Vegas Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders have had a busy offseason that included hiring coach Pete Carroll, trading for quarterback Geno Smith, and more. Las Vegas' top receiver Jakobi Myers has reportedly requested a trade, while the Raiders recently traded for quarterback Kenny Pickett from the Browns in order to add some depth.

However, Las Vegas did select three wide receivers in the 2025 NFL Draft: Jack Bech, Dont'e Thornton Jr., and Tommy Mellott. Should all three rookies make the final 53-man roster, Holden is less likely to end up in Vegas.