Dallas Cowboys Release Storied Abilene Area Receiver

ARLINGTON— A Stamford native and former Oklahoma State Cowboy wide receiver has been released by the Dallas Cowboys.

James Washington, 26, signed a one-year deal with the Cowboys this offseason to help Dallas offset the Amari Cooper trade. In training camp, Washington broke his foot and was sidelines for much of the regular season. A broken foot combined with the recent T.Y. Hilton signing made Washington the odd man out.

Washington played high school football at Stamford High School and committed to Oklahoma State University in 2014. There, Washington had 226 receptions for 4,472 yards, and 39 touchdowns. His college career earned him the Fred Biletnikoff Award in 2017 and he ended up being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

As a Steeler, Washington had 114 receptions over four years for 1,629 yards, and 11 touchdowns.

In two games with the Cowboys, Washington has not had a single catch.