"With three weeks left in the season, now's the time to open 21-day practice windows for players hoping to make a return from injured lists this year. To that point, Dallas opened the practice windows for defensive end Payton Turner, who had been designated to return at the roster cut deadline in August, designated seventh-round rookie running back to return from injured reserve, and designated cornerback Josh Butler to return from the reserve/physically unable to perform list, per ESPN's Todd Archer."
"The Cowboys signed Turner to a one-year deal early into free agency to build depth behind a group that, at the time, consisted of Micah Parsons, Sam Williams, and Marshawn Kneeland. To date, only Williams remains after the Parsons trade and Kneeland's tragic passing. Turner's depth ended up being a non-factor, considering he spent the first 15 weeks of the season on IR, but if he returns, he'll now add depth behind Donovan Ezeiruaku, Dante Fowler, Jadeveon Clowney, and Williams."
"Butler went undrafted out of Michigan State all the way back in 2020, and after a short stint in the short-lived The Spring League and a strong season in the USFL, Butler earned himself a chance in Dallas. In 2025, he made his NFL debut and, two games later, made his first of three consecutive starts. His quick rise came to an unfortunate end, though, when he tore his ACL, ending his debut season."
The Cowboys opened 21-day practice windows for defensive end Payton Turner, a seventh-round rookie running back, and cornerback Josh Butler with three weeks remaining in the season. Turner signed a one-year deal to provide depth and spent the first 15 weeks on IR; his return would add depth behind Donovan Ezeiruaku, Dante Fowler, Jadeveon Clowney, and Sam Williams. Butler rose from The Spring League and the USFL to make his NFL debut in 2025 and started three consecutive games before tearing his ACL and ending his debut season. Rookie Mafah suffered a preseason shoulder injury and was placed on IR.
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