Cowboys Headlines: Former DB waived by Panthers; could trades bring ripple to Dallas?

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The Cowboys brought back a former safety on Tuesday, but some are wondering if they should make it a twofer. Julius Wood was a camp darling in 2024 and will certainly bring enticing depth, but news that the Panthers have cut Israel Mukuamu is perhaps even more intriguing, given his 50 actual game appearances while wearing the star.

Potential trades were the talk of the league, with several high-profile player swaps taking place. Jerry Jones noted that the club's "Open for Business" sign is always out, and a deal made between the Harbaugh Brothers could trickle down to star linebacker Roquan Smith being available for Dallas to make a run at.

Other Cowboys items of note include a slap-on-the-wrist fine for Jones after his one-finger salute in New York (even though he called it "inadvertent"), Kenny Clark revealing how things are finally coming together for the Dallas defense, Javonte Williams's resurgence taking everyone- except his coaches- by surprise, and Deion Sanders undergoing yet another medical procedure.

Over in Charlotte, the Panthers are suddenly faced with a running back dilemma after Rico Dowdle's monster day, talented young wide receiver Jalen Coker is back at practice, and homegrown hero Xavier Legette looks to build off the emotional lift he gave the club in last week's come-from-behind win over Miami. Defensively, rookie Nic Scourton is exceeding expectations; he and Fort Worth native A'Shawn Robinson could pose problems when the Cowboys come to town.

In the AFC, the Browns sending Joe Flacco to Cincinnati was the news of the day, but what does the development mean for would-be QB Shedeur Sanders? Baltimore picked up C.J. Gardner-Johnson (familiar to Cowboys fans after his years with Philadelphia) to give a boost on defense, Cardinals' head coach Jonathan Gannon got hit with a fine for roughing up one of his own players, and when is the best time to have a bye? The Cowboys drew the supposedly "ideal" Week 10 break this year, but does a bye that's too early- or too late- really make a difference?

Dallas Cowboys Top Headlines​

• Former Cowboys defender gets cut by Panthers without even playing a game :: Sport DFW (Link)
• Cowboys bring back 2024 camp standout to bolster thin secondary :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• Latest NFL trade could mean a three-time All-Pro is available for Cowboys defense, here’s what he would cost :: A to Z Sports (Link)
• 'Open for Business': Cowboys' Jerry Jones says midseason trade possible given team's start :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• NFL fines Cowboys owner Jerry Jones quarter million dollars for actions at Jets game :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• 'Ultracompetitive baller': Cowboys' $3M rental may be bellcow of team's future :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• Kenny Clark on how Cowboys' practice habits translate to success :: The Mothership (Link)
• Proclivity for penalties among 3 things Cowboys can't afford moving forward :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• It’s been a weird season in the NFL. Could that end up in Dallas Cowboys’ favor? :: Dallas Morning News (Link)
• Cowboys Schottenheimer leaned on his stellar staff, pods, to survive 4 backup OL :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
• Deion Sanders to have surgery for blood clots, says he won't 'slow down' :: USA Today (Link)

Carolina Panthers News & Headlines​

• Panthers HC Dave Canales hints at RB conundrum between Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle :: Panthers Wire (Link)
• Jalen Coker "excited" to return to practice this week :: Panthers.com (Link)
• Panthers have an underrated star that’s suddenly impossible to ignore :: Cat Crave (Link)
• ‘I was about to cry’: Xavier Legette’s TD catch inspires emotion for Panthers :: The Charlotte Observer (Link)
• Panthers coach explains A’Shawn Robinson’s importance to young defensive line :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Link)

News & Headlines from Around the NFL​

• Bengals hope to have Joe Flacco ready to play on Sunday at Packers :: ProFootballTalk (Link)
• After Browns’ trade of Joe Flacco, how close is Shedeur Sanders to getting his chance? :: The Athletic (Link)
• Ravens sign C.J. Gardner-Johnson to practice squad as Baltimore's defensive struggles continue :: CBS Sports (Link)
• Cardinals fine head coach Jonathan Gannon $100K for sideline altercation; NFL will not take action :: NFL.com (Link)
• Does an early bye week offer an advantage for NFL teams? :: ESPN (Link)

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