Lions promoted DB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah from their practice squad.

"AOA" has bounced around the NFL since Dallas made him a fourth-round pick in the 2010 draft. He's taking DE Israel Idonije's (I.R.) roster spot.

Saints signed DB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah.

Owusu-Ansah has appeared in 14 career games, but he hasn't seen the field since the 2011 season with Jacksonville. He was last with the Raiders.

Raiders signed DB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, TE Mickey Shuler, OG Jason Foster, LB Jerrell Harris, WR Tray Session and OL Jason Slowey to reserve/future contracts.

A 2010 fourth-round pick, Owusu-Ansah has played nearly as many positions as he has NFL games, but will be a defensive back for the Raiders. He'll be a special teamer if he makes the team out of camp, however. A former Dolphin and Viking, Shuler hasn't appeared in a game since 2010.

Free agent DB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah worked out for the Giants.

The Giants are lacking depth in their secondary, and have just three healthy corners on their active roster. In addition to Owusu-Ansah, the Giants are worked out James Dockery, Elbert Mack, and former Colts SS David Caldwell.

Free agent DB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah worked out for the Steelers.

Owusu-Ansah was waived by the Cowboys at final cuts after attempting to make the transition from safety to corner during camp. The former receiver has made just 14 career appearances since coming into the league as an undrafted free agent in 2010.

Cowboys waived or released DB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, G Ronald Leary, DE Clifton Geathers, DT Ben Bass, OLB Adrian Hamilton, OT Pat McQuistan, G Daniel Loper, C Harland Gunn, OT Jeff Adams, TE Andrew Szczerba, WR Saalim Hakim, LB Baraka Atkins and DB Lionel Smith.

Owusu-Ansah, a fourth-round pick in 2010, has bounced around the league as a special teamer. The Cowboys have expressed interest in bringing Hamilton and Leary back as practice-squadders.

Cowboys S Akwasi Owusu-Ansah has been moved to cornerback.

Also a former receiver, Owusu-Ansah played safety in college, but was drafted by the Cowboys as a safety in 2010. Whatever his position in listed as, Owusu-Ansah shouldn't contribute outside of special teams if he cracks Dallas' 53-man roster.

Cowboys claimed S Akwasi Owusu-Ansah and P Jake Rogers off waivers.

Owusu-Ansah was originally drafted by Dallas in the fourth round two years ago. Held back early in his career by a pre-draft labrum tear, he's been primarily a special teamer in the NFL. Rogers is a camp leg behind Chris Jones.

Jaguars signed S Akwasi Owusu-Ansah.

A fourth-round pick by the Cowboys in 2010, Owusu-Ansah has been primarily a special teamer in between injuries in 10 career games. He'll add depth following Dwight Lowery's shoulder injury Monday night.

Cowboys waived WR/KR Akwasi Owusu-Ansah.

Owusu-Ansah's roster spot was needed for fullback help with Tony Fiammetta (illness) sidelined. This means Dez Bryant will be back returning punts.

Cowboys promoted WR Akwasi Owusu-Ansah from the practice squad.

If he's active Sunday, he'll play on special teams. Active for seven games a season ago, Owusu-Ansah returned 25 kicks, averaging a mediocre 21.7 yards.

Cowboys KR/DB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah confirmed that his ankle is healthy.

Owusu-Ansah's rookie season ended early due to a high ankle sprain he suffered in Week 8 last season. He said he's back running and doing drills. Owusu-Ansah averaged a pedestrian 21.7 yards per kickoff return last season.

Cowboys placed KR Akwasi Owusu-Ansah on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain, ending his season.

Owusu-Ansah was injured in Week 8 and had a 4-6 week timetable to return, but the Cowboys want the extra roster space. Bryan McCann returned kicks in Week 9 and should get a shot to remain in the role for the rest of the season.

Cowboys KR Akwasi Owusu-Ansah's injury in Week 8 was a high ankle sprain.

That means he's likely to miss 4-6 weeks. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram lists Dez Bryant, Tashard Choice and Felix Jones as possible replacements for Owusu-Ansah on kick returns.

Cowboys KR Akwasi Owusu-Ansah sprained his ankle against the Jaguars Sunday and was in a walking boot following the game.

Owusu-Ansah is set for more testing on Monday. Tashard Choice will likely serve as the Cowboys' kick returner if Owusu-Ansah can't go against the Packers in Week 9.

On the same day that S Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (shoulder) began practicing with the Cowboys, owner Jerry Jones suggested that the rookie could be a factor as a returner "right off the bat."

NFL legend and Wade's father, Bum Phillips, told Jones that he never "docked" kick returners from small schools. "Once you see players excel in that area, even at small schools, it tends to carry over," said Jones. Keep an eye on AOA later in the preseason. He certainly has the explosiveness to take over kickoff return duties.

Cowboys rookie S Akwasi Owusu-Ansah has begun practicing in camp.

He was immediately thrown into the mix on kick returns. "AOA" probably fell far behind to be a serious contender for defensive snaps, but he has game-breaking special teams ability. He's one of our favorite mid-round picks.

The Cowboys will place CB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (shoulder) and LB Stephen Hodge on the active/PUP list to begin camp.

They'll be eligible to come off the list at any time. Since they can't practice yet, the Cowboys don't have to count Hodge and AOA against their 80-man roster limit. The team will have to make two cuts once the players get healthy.

According to Akwasi Owusu-Ansah's agent, the rookie safety is expected to be recovered from offseason shoulder surgery by the second week of camp.

The news was tweeted by agent Nate Haber. Owusu-Ansah's rehab appears to have gone as planned. Dallas is the first team to open training camp, so AOA shouldn't fall too far behind as he attempts to pick up the defense.

Cowboys agreed to terms with fourth-round S Akwasi Owusu-Ansah on a four-year contract.

A cornerback and game-breaking returner at Indiana (PA), Owusu-Ansah's conversion to safety has yet to begin due to offseason shoulder surgery. Still a highly intriguing long-term prospect, "AOA" could be Dallas' free safety of the future. He has good size, and possesses ideal speed and ball skills.