Cowboys promote CB Leon McFadden to play against his former team

[dallasdave]

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The Cowboys promoted cornerback Leon McFadden just in time for him to play against the team that drafted him.
The Browns used a third-round pick on McFadden in 2013. He lasted only one season before bouncing around the league.
“I knew that was coming. Yeah, going back to Cleveland,” McFadden said Friday. “It’s a coincidence that I become active this week. It’s going to be good to go there and play and showcase my skills.”
The Cowboys signed McFadden to their practice squad Oct. 24. They waived fullback Rod Smith Thursday to elevate McFadden as starting cornerback Morris Claiborne is out for several weeks with a groin injury,

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good to go there and play and showcase my skills.”---Hope he does this and not just for one game either.

 

[vicjagger]

Well, I guess he's a better CB than Darren.

 

[Trouty]

He's not "starting" per say, right?

Anytime we use a dime formation. So he'll get some snaps, Chagus

 

[DogFace]

His career is on the line. He needs to make a play or two on special teams.

 

[Silver N Blue]

So Darren changed his name....whatever it takes to see the field.

 

[Bleu Star]

Finally we have a McFadden on the roster that will provide value. I'm impressed.

 

[chagus]

I didn't notice McFadden during the game? Did anyone notice him?

 

[panchucko]

I didn't notice McFadden during the game? Did anyone notice him?

I don't even know his number, but I didn't see any numbers I didn't recognize

 

[Doomsay]

Yes we did. He had 2 blocks in the back on ST's.

That was insane.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Finally we have a McFadden on the roster that will provide value. I'm impressed.

So this McFadden will provide value giving up catch after catch. Cool.