Saturday afternoon is the deadline for all NFL teams to cut their rosters to 53. Unfortunately, a couple of former Cowboys were casualties of the process.
Marcell Ateman Released by Raiders
The former seventh round pick showed flashes as a rookie down the stretch last season but failed to make an impression during his second preseason. He was released on Saturday.
Jarrell Owens Cut by the Browns
On Friday, the Browns cut undrafted rookie Jarrell Owens. He spent most of the preseason hampered with an injury.
Browns have cut DE Jarrell Owens, per source.