It's likely that Davis will be re-signed to Dallas' practice squad. The move to part ways is to make roster room after the Cowboys traded for Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson and New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams prior to the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday.

Over nearly the last three years, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has offered a familiar phrase when it comes to evaluating former first-round pick Mazi Smith. He urged people to give it time, just as former Cowboys head coach Tom Landry would.

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer excited for newly-acquired DT Quinnen Williams. "He's just a difference maker."

The Dallas Cowboys had a busy Tuesday before the NFL trade deadline. However, head coach Brian Schottenheimer had even more news for fans after the deadline.

The Cowboys traded for Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson on Tuesday, sending back defensive tackle Mazi Smith and future draft picks. With the extra spot on the roster the Cowboys announced that they’re waiving backup running back Malik Davis.

On Monday night, Troy Aikman, arguably the most bluntly honest arbiter of the state of the Dallas Cowboys, said what seemingly everyone was thinking. As Dallas’ defense was getting pummeled by an otherwise anemic Arizona Cardinals offense,