I am counting down the days until training camp starts because, checking my posts over the last month, I have covered just about anything there is to cover without drama this offseason.
With that in mind, that is a great thing. I enjoy being able to just do my own little posts and diving into things that I normal wouldn’t have the time to do because we would be worrying about all the drama that is going on with this football team during the offseason.
Now, with that said, as I was looking over the death chart once again, I figured I would do a post about some players who are probably a long shot to make the final 53, but if they do could bring some juice to the team in a very small role.
Take a look below and let me know what you think. Remember this is just a filler post and these guys might not even make the roster. I understand that!
I am starting with Ameer Speed because, well, let’s be honest, the Dallas Cowboys cornerback room is the worst unit on the team.
If you didn’t know, Speed played for the Houston Gamblers of the UFL. Speed joined the Gamblers during week six of the 2026 season and made an immediate impact.
The Cowboys have agreed to terms with 3 UFL players: WR Denzel Mims, CB Ameer Speed, OL Chris Glaser, per sources. To make room, Matt Hennessy to IR and DB Corey Ballentine and WR Romello Brinson have been released. One roster spot remains open as training camp awaits.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) June 18, 2026
In five games played, he contributed 20 tackles (14 solo), leading the team in tackles for three of the five games played. He also added 2 passes defensed.
Before that, he was a key contributor to their 2021 CFP National Championship team, before concluding his collegiate career as a starter for the Michigan State Spartans. Selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
He has only played in 17 total games since being drafted for a handful of teams, but he has not found his footing with a team yet, and this could be his last chance.
His straight line speed is the best thing that is going for him.
If he makes the roster, he would be used to cover larger receivers or the occasional tight end.
He struggles with ball tracking and locating the football when his back is turned to the quarterback. He could help out in rare cases, but with how weak the current state of the Cowboys cornerback room is, I wouldn’t be shocked if he somehow made the final 53.
One guy that will be an interesting watch for the rest of the summer is Justin Barron. He came to the Cowboys after the 2025 draft following a long career at Syracuse.
He started his...
