The Dallas Cowboys were one of the most quiet teams during the free agency, much to the chagrin of fans. Cap room could be a big issue as to why owner Jerry Jones did not make any significant moves to improve the team’s roster. However, it appears the team is not done searching for potential playmakers, as the team has brought in multiple free agents for workouts.
According to the team’s website, the Cowboys brought in four former UFL (United Football League) players for a workout at The Star on Tuesday.
Defensive end Jonathan Garvin, defensive end Wyatt Ray, defensive end Derick Roberson, and running back/fullback John Lovett all arrived to showcase their skillset to coaches ahead of training camp.
After being selected in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers, Garvin spent three seasons with the team, recording 32 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He signed with the Birmingham Stallions after being cut by the team in 2023. In his UFL debut, he racked up 20 tackles and 3.5 sacks.
The Cleveland Browns signed Ray in 2019 as an undrafted free agent, however he was cut during rookie training camp. Before joining the San Antonio Brahmas in 2024, he played for the Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, New York Jets, Denver Broncos, and Houston Texans. In his rookie campaign, he recorded 24 stops and 5.5 sacks for the team.
Roberson was signed by the Titans in 2019 as an undrafted free agent, spending three seasons with the team. During his three-year stint, he secured 26 tackles and 4.5 sacks. He would be drafted in the XFL Supplemental Draft to the Houston Roughnecks in 2023 but was eventually released in Dec. 2023. He would land with the DC Defenders in 2024, finishing the season with 32 tackles and 4.5 sacks.
Lovett was initially signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent but was cut during rookie training camp. Eventually, he signed up with the UFL San Antonio Brahmas, where he scored five touchdowns (second in the league) and ran for 423 yards, good for fifth place in the league.
Even with Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence already on the team, the Cowboys may benefit from adding some depth players to the pass rush. Lovett is a solid possibility should he reach the 53-man roster because the team also got back running back Ezekiel Elliott. However, there is currently no genuine fullback on the roster.
Like the other 31 NFL teams, the Cowboys are conducting their due diligence. Many former NFL players decided to sign up for the UFL’s debut season in the hopes of making a comeback to the NFL.
