The Dallas Cowboys drafted several intriguing players in 2024, but one of the rookies already standing out as a sleeper was wide receiver Ryan Flournoy . A sixth-round pick out of Southeast Missouri State, Flournoy entered the league with questions about his small-school background but impressed coaches with his size and ability to create separation.
With CeeDee Lamb entrenched as WR1 and uncertainty behind him, Flournoy was quickly viewed as a potential contributor if given the opportunity.
Now that chance has arrived. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Cowboys officially promoted the rookie to the 53-man roster ahead of their divisional clash with the New York Giants. In addition, defensive backs Zion Childress and Robert Rochell were also elevated from the practice squad, bo