Cowboys make 2 shock CB releases to make room for waiver claims

The Dallas Cowboys front office and coaching staff are still in the thick of it when it comes to sculpting the 53-man roster and practice squad for the upcoming regular season.

On Tuesday, the team was tasked with delivering bad news to those who wouldn't be on the roster to start the season, and today, it's been more of a different tune.

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Waiver claims were made on Wednesday, and the Cowboys brought in some secondary help by claiming rookie Trikweze Bridges and second-year cornerback Reddy Steward.

Los Angeles Chargers safety Trikweze Bridges enters the field against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Unfortunately, adding two players to the roster meant that the Cowboys would have to release two to make room. ESPN's Todd Archer has reported that the Cowboys are releasing cornerback Andrew Booth and UDFA fan favorite defensive back Zion Childress.

Archer stated that he expects Childress will return to the practice squad if he clears waivers.

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Crazy how much can change in just 24 hours. This time yesterday, fans were hoping to see Childress make the roster. Now, fans are hoping no one steals him.

Both Childress and Booth had impressive preseasons. Booth's highlight of the preseason was returning a pick-six against the Baltimore Ravens. However, two players who thought their future was clear just one day ago are now wondering what it holds next.

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Zion Childress breaks up a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Malik Cunningham. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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