Now, Harris doesn’t actually have Wheat making the cut, but he does not rule out that happening.<\/p>\n
“A potential surprise: Tyrus Wheat making the roster instead of Williams,” Harris wrote.<\/p>\n
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Tyrus Wheat (91) goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n
Wheat hasn’t really been on anyone’s radar and if you had said he could make the roster at the outset of training camp, you would have been mocked.<\/p>\n
But Wheat came on very strong during the preseason and looks to be improved as a pass-rusher, and we know he’s solid on special teams. <\/p>\n
The veteran posted seven pressures and two sacks, per Pro Football Focus<\/a>, and also showed some chops in the run game with five stops. In all, Wheat registered impressive PFF grades of 81.6 in the pass rush and 69.5 in run defense.<\/p>\n Williams matched Wheat with two sacks<\/a>, but he had two less pressures and one more run stop. His pass-rush grade (90.2) came in better, but he had an inferior run defense grade (52.3).<\/p>\n Based on performance, Wheat and Williams are close. We’re not sure how safe Houston is, but he failed to produce a sack over three exhibition contests and had just two pressures and four run stops. Wheat was better, although Houston’s better track record of production will probably earn him a nod.<\/p>\n One interesting thing to note is that both Houston and Williams played in the preseason finale, which is never a great sign for a player’s roster chances. Adding to that, Williams actually played into the fourth quarter, which is an even worse sign for a player.<\/p>\n That could just be because the Cowboys didn’t have a lot of edge rushers available with so many players sitting, but Williams it’s noteworthy nonetheless.<\/p>\n Cowboys 53-man roster prediction at EDGE Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sam Williams (54) looks on during warm ups before the game against the New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n While we would not rule out a surprise with Wheat, we ultimately think Dallas is going to roll with Williams and Houston in a six-man edge rushers room, which is what our Randy Gurzi has in his final 53-man roster prediction<\/a>.<\/p>\n It makes sense to carry a sixth because Malachi Lawrence, who is no better than No. 4 on the depth chart, needs a lot of work and Dallas can’t put itself in a position to have to depend on him for any semblance of a significant role.<\/p>\n Houston and Williams offer some veteran insurance just in case the Cowboys have to dip that far into their room, which takes pressure off the rookie.<\/p>\n As for Wheat, assuming he didn’t draw too much attention over the last three weeks of preseason play, he’ll likely end up on the practice squad once he clears waivers. <\/p>\n![\"Dallas](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01m176hdfwmx74f7xvec.jpg\" "\\"Dallas")
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