Cowboys surprise fans with All-UFL standout on 53-man roster after cut scare

ORIGINAL STORY: If there was one major area of concern for the Dallas Cowboys throughout training camp and the preseason, it was along the interior defensive line, where the team's rush defense has been a sore spot in recent years.

During the offseason, the team picked up All-UFL star Perrior Winfrey, and he immediately stood out during minicamp.

Winfrey finished the preseason on a high note with a strong performance, but ultimately it wasn't enough for him to make a cut and land on the Cowboys' 53-man roster.

Just a few hours before the NFL roster cut deadline, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reported that Winfrey has been released.

Winfrey recorded 29 total tackles, nine tackles for a loss, four pass breakups, a forced fumble, and a sack in 10 games for the Birmingham Stallions during the 2025 season and earned All-UFL honors.

Before reviving his career in the UFL, Winfrey had a brief stint with the New York Jets, where he played under new Cowboys defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton  and Cowboys defensive assistant Tanzel Smart alongside new Dallas defensive end  Solomon Thomas.

Unfortunately, his time in Dallas is done, for now, so we will have to see where he resurfaces next.

The Cowboys will have until 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 26, to finalize cuts on the team's way down to a 53-man roster for the upcoming season.

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