Cowboys lose RB to IR, add two WRs to 54-man roster ahead of facing Panthers in Week 6

The Cowboys continue to be shorthanded at the offensive skill positions, and they made a handful of roster moves before Week 6 to augment.

The Dallas Cowboys are once again shuffling the roster on the offensive side of the ball the day prior to a game. Earlier in the season, it was the defense acting as the focus of the pregame roster shuffle, but over the past two weeks the offense has been the center of attention.

Dallas lost running back Miles Sanders this week, after missing Week 5 against the Jets he has now been ruled out for the season. The team waited until Saturday to officially move him to IR, opening up a roster spot on the 53-man roster. In a corresponding move, the club signed WR/KR Jalen Cropper. Cropper has been elevated from the practice squad the last two weeks to fill in as punt returner while Kavontae Turpin has been hampered.

With Turpin and more importanly CeeDee Lamb missing this game as well, the club made the elevation permanent, signing him to the big club. The team is also elevating Parris Campbell, who rejoined the team's PS last week after being with them during the summer until he was waived/injured.

Here's a look at the club's 54-man roster ahead of Sunday's inactives, which will be announced 90 minutes before kickoff.

Quarterbacks (2)

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 11: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys throws before a preseason game the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on August 11, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

  • Dak Prescott
  • Joe Milton
  • Will Grier (Emergency 3rd QB)

Running Backs (3)

Jul 27, 2025; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams (33) carries the ball at training camp at the River Ridge Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

  • Javonte Williams
  • Hunter Luepke
  • Jaydon Blue

Tight Ends (3)

Dec 24, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) runs with the football against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

  • Jake Ferguson
  • Luke Schoonmaker
  • Brevyn Spann-Ford

Wide Receivers (7)

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 09: George Pickens #3 and CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys on the sidelines during the second quarter in a NFL Preseason 2025 game between Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

  • CeeDee Lamb (Ruled out)
  • George Pickens
  • Jalen Tolbert
  • Kavontae Turpin (ruled out)
  • Ryan Flournoy
  • Jalen Cropper
  • Paris Campbell (elevated from practice squad)

Offensive Tackles (5)

OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 30: Offensive tackle Tyler Guyton #60 of the Dallas Cowboys stretches during training camp on July 30, 2024 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

  • Tyler Guyton
  • Terence Steele
  • Nate Thomas
  • Hakeen Adeniji
  • Ajani Cornelius

Offensive Guards (4)

Jun 10, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys guard Tyler Smith (73) goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

  • Tyler Smith
  • Tyler Booker (ruled out)
  • TJ Bass
  • Trevor Keegan

Centers (1)

OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 8: Defensive tackle Kobie Turner #91 of the Los Angeles Rams locks up with center Brock Hoffman #67 of the Dallas Cowboys during a skirmish between the two teams during joint practice at training camp on August 8, 2024 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

  • Brock Hoffman

Defensive Ends (6)

Aug 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku (41) against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

  • Jadaveon Clowney
  • Sam Williams
  • Dante Fowler
  • Marshawn Kneeland
  • James Houston
  • Donovan Ezeiruaku

Defensive Tackles (5)

OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 30: Linebacker Micah Parsons #11 and defensive tackle Mazi Smith #58 of the Dallas Cowboys throw punches aa they jokingly spar prior to a training session on July 30, 2024 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

  • Osa Odighizuwa
  • Kenny Clark
  • Solomon Thomas
  • Jay Toia
  • Mazi Smith

Linebackers (5)

Jul 27, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (35) wears a Guardian helmet cap during training camp at Marriott Residence Inn-River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

  • Kenneth Murray
  • Jack Sanborn (ruled out)
  • Marist Liufau
  • Damone Clark
  • Shemar James

Cornerbacks (5)

Oct 2, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) and cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) celebrate after Diggs intercepts a pass against the Washington Commanders during the game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

  • Trevon Diggs
  • DaRon Bland
  • Kaiir Elam
  • Trikweze Bridges
  • Reddy Steward

Safeties (4)

OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 8: Running back Kyren Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Rams rushes against safety Malik Hooker #28 and Donovan Wilson #6 of the Dallas Cowboys during joint practice at training camp on August 8, 2024 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

  • Donovan Wilson
  • Juanyeh Thomas
  • Markquese Bell
  • Alijah Clark

Special Teams (4)

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 11: Brandon Aubrey #17 of the Dallas Cowboys watches his field goal with Bryan Anger #5, to take a 12-6 lead over the Los Angeles Rams, in a 13-12 Rams win during a preseason game at SoFi Stadium on August 11, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

  • Brandon Aubrey
  • Bryan Anger
  • Trent Sieg
  • CJ Goodwin

This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Cowboys roster moves see back to IR, two WRs called into action for W6

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