ESPND: A possible look at Cowboys practice squad

[Risen Star]

By Todd Archer

IRVING, Texas -- Perhaps eight of the Cowboys’ 26 cuts on Saturday could be back on the practice squad by 11 a.m. Sunday.

The guesses, provided they clear waivers?

QB Tom Brandstater (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/12466/tom-brandstater), WR Teddy Williams (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/13922/teddy-williams), CB Josh Thomas (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/14162/josh-thomas), CB Mario Butler (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/14671/mario-butler), FB Shaun Chapas (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/14094/shaun-chapas), LB Orie Lemon (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/14343/orie-lemon), WR Manny Johnson and S Andrew Sendejo. (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/13939/andrew-sendejo)

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4683009/a-possible-look-at-cowboys-practice-squad

[Teague31]

i would like to see AOA on there. Still think he has a lot of talent.

[Manwiththeplan]

i would like to see AOA on there. Still think he has a lot of talent.

ineligible due to being on the 53 all last year

[pancakeman]

To my eyes Manny Johnson had a good preseason. Kinda hope he has a future in the league.

[speedkilz88]

i would like to see AOA on there. Still think he has a lot of talent.

ineligible due to being on the 53 all last yearAOA is eligible.
Eligibility for the practice squad is limited to players who do not have an accrued season in the NFL, or were on an active list (53-man roster) for fewer than nine games during their only accrued seasons. Players that have served two seasons on a practice squad are eligible for a third season only if the team has at least 53 players on its active/inactive list for the duration of that player's employment.
A player will be considered to have served on a practice squad in a season if he were a member of a practice squad for three regular or postseason games during his first two practice squad seasons, or for one regular season or postseason game during a third practice squad season.
The minimum weekly salary for practice squad players in 2011 (and 2012) is $5,700, an increase of $500 over the 2008-2010 rate. There is no limit to how much a team can pay a practice squad player. Several teams have enticed players with offers of increased pay, usually a few thousand dollars extra, to join or remain on their practice squad.

[jason54858]

I want CB Sterling Moore

[ninja]

I'd like to see an OT on the practice squad. Someone some other team cut.

I'd like to have something waiting in the wings in case Young or Parnell don't work out.

[ThreeSportStar80]

Manny Johnson can play, too bad for him... I think AOA will be put on the practice squad.

[CCBoy]

I'm looking for about three players, that are not presently in the organizational frame, to be added to the 53/practice rosters.

[MadCow]

AOA is eligible.
Eligibility for the practice squad is limited to players who do not have an accrued season in the NFL, or were on an active list (53-man roster) for fewer than nine games during their only accrued seasons. Players that have served two seasons on a practice squad are eligible for a third season only if the team has at least 53 players on its active/inactive list for the duration of that player's employment.
A player will be considered to have served on a practice squad in a season if he were a member of a practice squad for three regular or postseason games during his first two practice squad seasons, or for one regular season or postseason game during a third practice squad season.

If I'm reading this rule correctly, AOA is eligible for the practice squad by the smallest margin. He was placed on IR on/about 11/10/10 just after the 9th week of the season but the Cowboys 8th game. If this is accurate, it would be good if the Cowboys could get a further look.

[FLcowboy]

If I'm reading this rule correctly, AOA is eligible for the practice squad by the smallest margin. He was placed on IR on/about 11/10/10 just after the 9th week of the season but the Cowboys 8th game. If this is accurate, it would be good if the Cowboys could get a further look.

I think perhaps the Cowboys brass has seen enough. AOA looks good on paper, but he couldn't bring it to the field.

[jaybird]

My wish list:
Swing tackle from the wavier wire
Sandejo
AoA
Butler
Poots
Chaps

[CanadianCowboy2]

no way AOA..this guy doesn't cut it. no anticipation.

[speedkilz88]

If I'm reading this rule correctly, AOA is eligible for the practice squad by the smallest margin. He was placed on IR on/about 11/10/10 just after the 9th week of the season but the Cowboys 8th game. If this is accurate, it would be good if the Cowboys could get a further look.Although it says 53, it mentions active list which would be the 45/now 46 man list. He was active 7 games, I think that's what they go by.

[natesboys051]

AOA deserves it. If I remember correctly, he was only 20yrs when drafted and just needs seasoning. He also didn't have any OTA or Preseason last year (which is worth around 1,500 reps) and only had an abbreviated off-season this year. He does show a lot speed on the field although he's not as 'instinctive' as a Safety and we all know JG prefers 'instinctive' players OVER 'flash' players.