Cowboys Rookie WR Cut… Then Dumped by Girlfriend 4 Hours Later — Fans Left Stunned
DALLAS, Tx. – August 27, 2025 – The Dallas Cowboys finalized their 53-man roster on Tuesday, ending the NFL dreams of several young hopefuls. For one rookie wide receiver, though, the heartbreak stretched far beyond the field.
The cut came during the NFL’s league-wide deadline, when teams reduced rosters from 90 to 53. For the Cowboys, the wide receiver group was particularly competitive, loaded with veterans and young draft picks who made the climb even steeper for undrafted rookies.
That rookie was Traeshon Holden, who joined Dallas as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon. Coaches praised his size and flashes of playmaking ability during camp, but consistency and depth chart numbers ultimately left him on the outside looking in.
As painful as the roster move was, Holden’s day grew even worse. Just four hours after receiving the call that he’d been waived by the Cowboys, his longtime girlfriend ended their relationship, leaving the 22-year-old reeling from two crushing blows in one afternoon.
In a heartfelt message to teammates, Holden admitted: “Four hours after being waived by the Cowboys, the girl I thought would always stand by me walked away too. To lose my team and my love on the same day — it’s the kind of heartbreak I never imagined.”
The raw emotion quickly spread across social media, where fans expressed shock and sympathy. Many noted how unforgiving the NFL business can be, not just for careers but also for the personal lives of young players who are still adjusting to the pressures of professional football.
Despite the setback, the Cowboys coaching staff left the door open for a potential practice squad return. Holden’s size, work ethic, and flashes of talent could make him a candidate if injuries strike later in the season.
For now, Holden’s story stands as one of the most brutal examples of cutdown day. Losing a roster spot is hard enough, but losing love on the very same day made his introduction to the NFL unforgettable — and left fans stunned at how quickly dreams can unravel.
