The Dallas Cowboys are expected to sign linebacker Rashaan Evans to the practice squad after a workout. This move comes as linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is moved to injured reserve due to a neck injury. Vander Esch's history of neck issues will lead the Cowboys to be cautious in his return. Evans, a 2018 first-round pick, spent last season with the Atlanta Falcons and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in the offseason before being released from their practice squad. The Cowboys are thin at linebacker and may consider playing Micah Parsons in a different role. The team also has other linebackers and has used safeties in hybrid roles. The Cowboys may have more roster moves coming up due to injuries to other players.
The Cowboys are thin at linebacker and are signing Rashaan Evans to the practice squad to fill the vacancy left by Leighton Vander Esch's move to injured reserve.
The team may consider playing Micah Parsons in a different role at linebacker, but that would take him away from rushing the passer.
The Cowboys also have Damone Clark and Markquese Bell at linebacker, and have used safeties like Jayron Kearse, Donovan Wilson, and Juanyeh Thomas in hybrid roles.
The team may have more roster moves coming up due to injuries to C.J. Goodwin, Peyton Hendershot, and Nahshon Wright.