* Cowboys sign Brian Schaefering

IRVING, Texas -- The Cowboys signed veteran defensive lineman [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] To replace [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] on the roster.

The Cowboys also re-signed [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and placed him on the practice squad.

Schaefering played for defensive coordinator Rob Ryan in Cleveland. He had 72 tackles in 37 games from 2009-11 but was cut by the Browns on Aug. 31.

With Brent on the reserve non-football injury list, the Cowboys needed to add depth to the defensive line. As it stands, nose tackle [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] is doubtful for the game against the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] with a groin injury.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] has replaced him at starter. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] was called up from the practice squad prior to the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] game last week to play defensive tackle and defensive end.