Cowboys released running back Aveion Cason, cornerback Donald Mitchell, linebacker Markus Steele, punter Ryan Flinn, defensive tackles Shaun Smith and Dave Volk, defensive ends Darrell Lee and John Taylor, and wide receiver Cedric James.
Cason was deemed unnnecessary with the emergence of undrafted second-year player ReShard Lee. Mitchell loses a chance to play in some nickel situations.