Cowboys Work Out Damon Bankston
Dallas brought in the rookie running back for a tryout after Green Bay released him to make room for Mazi Smith.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Football
The Dallas Cowboys worked out rookie running back Damon Bankston on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, alongside Jashaun Corbin and Blake Watson. Bankston had been released by the Green Bay Packers on October 20, 2026, to make room for defensive tackle Mazi Smith.
Why it matters
Bankston has not yet made an NFL regular-season debut, and the workout gives Dallas a look at a player who has moved between practice squads and rosters in 2026. For Dallas readers, it signals the Cowboys are evaluating depth options at running back.
The workout is a tryout rather than a signing, and the source does not state whether Dallas plans to add Bankston to its roster.
The players
Damon Bankston
A rookie running back who played at Weber State before transferring to New Mexico, and who has bounced between the Giants and Packers this season.
Dallas Cowboys
The NFL franchise based in Arlington, Texas, that holds the workout with Bankston as it evaluates running back depth.
Green Bay Packers
The Wisconsin-based NFL team that released Bankston twice in 2026 to manage its practice squad and roster.
The details
Bankston joined the Packers practice squad on September 9, 2026, was released September 29 and re-signed October 6 before Green Bay cut him again on October 20. He signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in May and was released during final roster cuts in August, after playing at Weber State and transferring to New Mexico for 2025.
Timeline
September 9, 2026: Bankston joins the Packers practice squad.
September 29, 2026: Green Bay releases Bankston for the first time.
October 6, 2026: Green Bay re-signs Bankston to the practice squad.
October 20, 2026: Green Bay releases Bankston to make room for Mazi Smith.
November 3, 2026: Dallas works out Bankston, Corbin and Watson.
Season Trajectory
Undrafted rookies like Bankston frequently cycle through practice squads and tryouts before earning regular-season roster spots. The Cowboys' workout reflects that routine depth search across the league.
A workout does not guarantee a contract, so fans tracking Dallas running back depth should watch for a signing or practice squad addition in the coming days. Bankston's status can change quickly given his repeated roster moves this season.
The takeaway
Undrafted rookies often rotate through several practice squads before earning a stable role, so roster moves like Bankston's are a normal part of the NFL depth process. Watch for official transaction announcements to confirm where he lands.
Further reading
For more on how the league's roster moves are shaping the season, see Football coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Heavy.
