Cowboys Make Announcement After Missing NFL Playoffs

Based on what they showed this past season, there’s no denying that multiple areas on the Cowboys roster need to be addressed ahead of the new season. The front office took a small step toward that direction on Tuesday by announcing the signing of nine players.

Dallas Cowboys Public Relations announced on X that the following players have been signed to reserve/future contracts:

• RB Israel Abanikanda
• WR Parris Campbell
• CB Zion Childress
• WR Traeshon Holden
• T Marcellus Johnson
• DE Isaiah Land
• G Nick Leverett
• DE Adedayo Odeleye
• S Julius Wood

These players did not have a significant impact on the team in 2025, but the Cowboys have decided to sign them to reserve/future contracts ahead of the new season. However, this does not guarantee that they will be part of the 53-man roster in 2026.

Teams usually hand out reserve/future contracts to players on the practice squad or to late-season free agents. These players do not count against the active roster.

These moves indicate the Cowboys are quietly loading up their offseason roster. They have done so by signing inexpensive, developmental players who will have a chance to compete in camp to show their worth. None of these players is guaranteed, which allows the Cowboys to cut any of them at any point in the offseason. However, if some of them show promise, the team can promote them to the practice squad or even the final roster.

The wide variety of positions on both offense and defense is worth noting as well. This shows Dallas’ intention to add more bodies at premium depth positions. The front office is also looking at players who can contribute on special teams.

The Cowboys have yet to announce the team's offseason schedule. However, training camps typically begin in July, giving Dallas ample time to make plans ahead of what it’s hoping will be a more successful 2026 season.