Source: Cowboys sign DL Richard Ash to active roster from Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad
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By Brandon George , Staff Writer Contact Brandon Georgeon Twitter
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FRISCO -- The Dallas Cowboys have signed defensive lineman Richard Ash to their active roster from the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad, a source said.
The Cowboys needed bodies along their defensive line with so many injuries. Four defensive linemen aren't practicing Wednesday: Tyrone Crawford, DeMarcus Lawrence, Terrell McClain and Cedric Thornton. All four won't likely be active in the regular-season finale Sunday at Philadelphia.
The Cowboys also lost reserve defensive lineman Ryan Davis to a knee injury in Monday night's win over Detroit. When the roster move becomes official, Ash will probably take the active roster spot of Davis, who is expected to be placed on season-ending injured reserve.
Ash (6-3, 333) is a defensive tackle who was undrafted in 2015 out of Western Michigan. He played at Michigan before transferring to Western Michigan for his final year. Ash played in 14 games for the Wolverines at defensive tackle and on special teams.
So, Ash could go from the practice squad of a 3-12 team to a Super Bowl ring if the Cowboys make a playoff run. Super Bowl rings are often awarded to any player who spends time on a team's active roster at any point during the season