FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer said Tyrus Wheat earned his roster spot back a year after the Dallas Cowboys waived him at final cuts. Dallas waived Wheat on Aug.
The consensus is that Sam Williams and/or James Houston will secure what could be one or two available spots for the Dallas Cowboys at edge rusher. However, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram posted his 53-man roster prediction Saturday, and in it he considers Tyrus Wheat as a potential surprise to upset Williams.
The Dallas Cowboys have a pass-rush problem they need to figure out, and I don’t think it is as simple as looking at sack totals. That’s where people can get fooled.
The Detroit Lions currently only have four defensive linemen signed to contracts. Tyrus Wheat was a player the team did not offer a new contract to. The restricted free agent has reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys worth $1,755,000.
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The Dallas Cowboys are continuing to shape their roster for the 2026 season by bringing back a familiar face. The team has reportedly re-signed pass rusher Tyrus Wheat, who returns to the organization where he began his NFL career.
The Dallas Cowboys are expected to sign former Detroit Lions defensive end Tyrus Wheat, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. Wheat is a familiar face, having spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons in Dallas.
The Detroit Lions continued their flurry of moves Monday with the decision to move on from a defensive end. On Monday, reports surfaced that the Lions will not be placing a restricted tender on defensive end Tyrus Wheat.
When the Detroit Lions finalized their 53-man roster at the end of August, they hit the waiver wire and claimed a couple of defensive linemen. They claimed edge rusher Tyrus Wheat, who was waived by the Cowboys, and interior defensive lineman Tyler Lacy, who was waived by the Jaguars.
The Detroit Lions came into the week with a chance to make a few additions along the defensive line given their roster situation, and didn't hesitate to strike with one intriguing move.
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The Detroit Lions have added two new defenders off of the National Football League's waiver wire. According to the transaction wire, Detroit has added defensive tackle Tyler Lacy and defensive end Tyrus Wheat to the active roster.
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