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2023 Cowboys rookie report: Brandon Aubrey blocked from perfect season

The Cowboys have concluded their 2023 regular season and they are division champs. While this year’s rookie class was one of the least impactful the franchise has had in recent years - which is, more than anything, a testament to the overall talent of this roster - there were still a few players who made an impact in Week 18.

iDL Mazi Smith

The Cowboys welcomed back Johnathan Hankins this week, but that didn’t immediately result in a bunch of snaps for the veteran run-stuffer. They eased him in ahead of the playoffs, but Hankins’ small role also didn’t translate to a heavy workload for Mazi Smith.