 Lastly the franchise's most successful kicker Dan Bailey was cut on September 1 after losing the job to former CFL kicker Brett Maher.Other additions prior to the start of the season was former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Hurns who signed for 2 years and wide receiver Tavon Austin whom the Cowboys received from the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a 2019 6th round draft pick.The season started out with a disappointing loss to the Carolina Panthers 16–8.