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Dallas Cowboys Part Ways With Ex-Buccaneers Starter

Dallas Cowboys part ways with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting offensive lineman.

By Tony Adame · Heavy

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 10:13 PM

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The Dallas Cowboys have waived offensive lineman and former Buccaneers starter Nick Leverett.
Leverett played in all five games for the Cowboys to start the season.
The veteran was signed from the practice squad after All-Pro guard Tyler Smith suffered a thumb injury.

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The Dallas Cowboys have officially waived offensive lineman Nick Leverett on Monday following adjustments to their active roster. Leverett, a seven-year NFL veteran and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers starter, appeared in all five regular-season games for Dallas this season as the team opened with a 2-3 record.

Leverett originally joined the Cowboys' active roster from the practice squad after All-Pro guard Tyler Smith landed on injured reserve with a thumb injury in September. With Smith completing his recovery and returning to the lineup, the Cowboys made the roster space by cutting ties with the veteran lineman.

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