Cowboys make additional roster moves ahead of divisional round versus San Francisco
After signing kicker Tristan Vizcaino to the practice squad on Wednesday, the Dallas Cowboys made several more roster moves on Thursday heading into the divisional round matchup this weekend.
The team designated two injured players for return, activating the 21-day practice windows for wideout Simi Fehoko and linebacker Devin Harper.
After suffering a shoulder injury, Fehoko went on injured reserve in mid-October. The 2021 draft pick out of Stanford has three catches for 24 yards on the year.
Devin Harper, a rookie out of Oklahoma State, hit the injured reserve just a week after Fehoko did in October. He has been rehabbing an Achilles injury. The Cowboys drafted Harper with the 14th pick in the sixth round.
Dallas also made an additional practice squad signing, adding former Browns defensive back Sheldrick Redwine. To make room for the 2019 draft pick, they placed cornerback Mackensie Alexander on the practice squad/injured reserve.
The former Miami standout has played in 33 games over the last four seasons. He played for the Browns, the Jets and the Dolphins, totaling 77 tackles and one interception.
Cowboys make the call to add second kicker
It’s unclear whether Dallas will make the call to elevate Tristan Vizcaino to the active roster to travel to San Francisco. They can make two elevations before game day.
This season for the Patriots and Cardinals, Vizcaino made two field goals and three extra points.
In 2021, he played six games for the Chargers, going 6-of-7 on field goals and 10-of-15 extra points. Vizcaino also played for the 49ers in 2020, making three field goals and two extra points.
Overall, he’s 91.7% on field goals and 75% on extra points.
Mike McCarthy reiterated that the team is behind Brett Maher as they get ready to travel for the divisional round matchup on Sunday.
“It doesn’t take away anything from our trust with Brett,” McCarthy said. “We just want to make sure we’re in position to always add depth to our football team.”