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Dallas Cowboys release rookie Shiyazh Pete, first Navajo Nation NFL player
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk · As published by CBS News
· August 30, 2026
· 1 min read
A rookie player has been released by the Dallas Cowboys. Shiyazh Pete, who holds the distinction of being the first Navajo Nation NFL player, is no longer with the team. Further information about…
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Key takeaway They have reported on the release of Shiyazh Pete from the Dallas Cowboys.
A rookie player has been released by the Dallas Cowboys. Shiyazh Pete, who holds the distinction of being the first Navajo Nation NFL player, is no longer with the team. Further information about this development is available from CBS News.
They have reported on the release of Shiyazh Pete from the Dallas Cowboys. Details about the circumstances surrounding his release are not provided here, but CBS News has more information on the topic.
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Category: Local ·
Published: August 30, 2026 ·
Source: CBS News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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