Report: Cowboys Starter Announces Team Is Lying About Roster Move..

The Dallas Cowboys are looking to bounce back in week three against the Baltimore Ravens. Dallas started the season off great with a dominant win over the Cleveland Browns. However, they were humbled in week two after getting blown out by the New Orleans Saints in front of their own fans.

Now, they’re dealing with a veteran starter making some pretty intense claims.

Report: Cowboys Starter Announces Team Is Lying About Roster Move

Sep 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (98) stands on the field before a game against the New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

There was a lot of drama in the Dallas Cowboys offseason, and it appears that this is continuing into the regular season. With an injured wrist, Dallas placed veteran defensive tackle Jordan Phillips on Injured Reserve.

A normal transaction like this means the player will miss at least four games. Phillips claims he is not injured, which is a problem:

“Cowboys DT Jordan [Phillips] said he is going on injured reserve but there is nothing wrong with his wrist,” All City DLLS’ Clarence Hill Jr. detailed in a September 18, 2024, message on X. “He said his wrist is fine. It is what it is. He has to accept the decision of the organization.”

Dec 17, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (97) celebrates a play in the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images — Dec 17, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (97) celebrates a play in the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

According to journalist Jonathan Owens:

Dallas used the spot created by Phillips’ move to injured reserve to poach defensive tackle Carlos Watkins from the Washington Commanders practice squad. If this was the case, why wouldn’t Dallas simply release Phillips to create the spot permanently rather than using the Injured Reserve as a temporary solution?

The Cowboys may be reluctant to move on from Phillips so quickly since the franchise just acquired the defender via a trade with the New York Giants in August. Dallas still owes New York a future draft pick as part of the deal for Phillips.

“Trade updates: With Jordan Phillips on 46-man for 2 games, the Cowboys give up their 6th round pick in ’26 to Giants and get NY’s 7th round pick in ’26,” ESPN’s Todd Archer said on X on September 17. “With Peyton Hendershot released by KC, Chiefs will keep ’26 7th round pick since he was not on 53 for 5 games or 46 for 3.”