Nick Ralston Is Sticking Around

CT Dal Fan · Oct 16, 2021

The Cowboys signed fullback Nick Ralston to the active roster from the practice squad. Ralston was elevated and returned to the practice squad the past three weeks. But if the Cowboys did that again he would have been subject to waivers on Monday, so now he's on the 53.

He also got a two year deal. I like this since he has worked so hard since he's gotten here and from what I've heard he's always wanted to be a Cowboy!

T-RO · Oct 16, 2021

With all the pressure on the 53-man roster w/so many players poised to return...I never would have guessed they'd add an undrafted fullback.

dsturgeon · Oct 16, 2021

Good. The cowboys should be at the top of the league for team rushing, and be doing play action passes the the FB

CT Dal Fan · Oct 16, 2021

T-RO said:
With all the pressure on the 53-man roster w/so many players poised to return...I never would have guessed they'd add an undrafted fullback.

The coaches were really praising him after last week. He's becoming one of the best special teams guys on the roster.

Beaker42 · Oct 16, 2021

CT Dal Fan said:
The coaches were really praising him after last week. He's becoming one of the best special teams guys on the roster.

How’s we make room for him.

CT Dal Fan · Oct 16, 2021

Beaker42 said:
How’s we make room for him.

There was an open roster spot anyway, plus tackle Brandon Knight was waived. Dallas also signed TE Jeremy Sprinkle to the 53, but somebody else needs to go Monday when La'el Collins returns from suspension.

Techsass · Oct 16, 2021

CT Dal Fan said:
The coaches were really praising him after last week. He's becoming one of the best special teams guys on the roster.

So we can still look forward to McGovern's chances at scoring TDs? Cool

jazzcat22 · Oct 16, 2021

McGovern lines up as a TE. Ralston at FB and McGovern comes in to block and Zeke pounds it through. Great short yardage and goal line situations.

Mr_437 · Oct 16, 2021

Good for Ralston, ready to see what he can do for the run game.

JW82 · Oct 16, 2021

Maybe they need a new FB because McGovern is moving to center.

America's Cowboy · Oct 16, 2021

If one had to pick between using Ralston or McGovern as FB during goal line situations, I would definitely take McGovern. Plus, when has a FB even been used all year, besides at the goal line?

Cowboys have at least 5 players coming back after the bye week. Using a much needed 53 team roster spot for a FB who the Cowboys never use, especially with 5 players ready to come back in a few days, makes absolutely no sense.

Nothing against Ralston. I like him, but...which player is going to get cut to make room for a FB whom the Cowboys have yet to use at all in our Offense after 5 weeks?

MoistMayonnaise · Oct 16, 2021

Not sure what is trying to be accomplished with this move. I can't see him on the 53 after the bye week. Hope he plays well tomorrow though.

Zman5 · Oct 16, 2021

If they feel Grier has learn the offense enough, they can always release Rush and move him to the PS. I doubt any team will claim him now.

speedkilz88 · Oct 16, 2021

hittheskids said:
Not sure what is trying to be accomplished with this move. I can't see him on the 53 after the bye week. Hope he plays well tomorrow though.

Ralston is playing STs.

gimmesix · Oct 16, 2021

America's Cowboy said:
If one had to pick between using Ralston or McGovern as FB during goal line situations, I would definitely take McGovern. Plus, when has a FB even been used all year, besides at the goal line?

Cowboys have at least 5 players coming back after the bye week. Using a much needed 53 team roster spot for a FB who the Cowboys never use, especially with 5 players ready to come back in a few days, makes absolutely no sense.

Nothing against Ralston. I like him, but...which player is going to get cut to make room for a FB whom the Cowboys have yet to use at all in our Offense after 5 weeks?

Right now, it looks like it's mainly a special-teams move since McGovern has been playing fullback.

gimmesix · Oct 16, 2021

Zman5 said:
If they feel Grier has learn the offense enough, they can always release Rush and move him to the PS. I doubt any team will claim him now.

I agree with this move. Not sure McCarthy will do it, but that would be one of my cuts.

AKATheRake · Oct 16, 2021

Might be a sign McGovern is getting closer to starting on the o-line and won't be able to fill the FB role he's been filling on running plays.

Furthermore, Ralston helps ST's which we can use a boost and helps the running game.

I am happy to have a FB on this team.

rambo2 · Oct 17, 2021

JW82 said:
Maybe they need a new FB because McGovern is moving to center.

They just like him as a football player. He can do a lot on special teams. That gives them 12 rookies that can come out of this class for the future.

BAT · Oct 17, 2021

Ralston best not get too comfortable.

Or make himself more indispensable than just specials.

DanA · Oct 17, 2021

If I had to guess I would say Farniok, Anae, Fehoko, Turner, Nsekhe, and Gifford shouldn’t get comfortable. Gallimore, Hill, Joseph, Mckeon, and D-Law aren’t too far away.

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