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On June 18, 2025, the Dallas Cowboys signed Perrion Winfrey, a former fourth-round NFL Draft pick and recent UFL breakout star, to strengthen a defensive line that lacked consistency in 2024.
After dominating with the Birmingham Stallions, Winfrey gets a second chance to prove he belongs in the NFL—and this time, it’s with one of the league’s most iconic franchises.
At 6’4”, 290 pounds, Winfrey offers a rare combination of power, quickness, and disruptive ability from the interior.
He consistently won one-on-one matchups in the UFL using fast hands, a low center of gravity, and explosive get-off.
His skill set fits perfectly in a Dallas defense looking to increase backfield disruption from the inside.
Winfrey was a standout for the Birmingham Stallions, posting:
He added another four tackles and a sack in the UFL Conference Championship Game. His consistency, effort, and leadership in the Stallions’ front four earned him a spot on the Cowboys.
Originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2022, Winfrey showed flashes in 13 games as a rookie but was released due to off-field issues.
After a brief stint with the New York Jets, his revival in the UFL revealed a player who was more focused, mature, and hungry.
Dallas is giving him a clean slate—and a clear opportunity to compete for meaningful stats.
Winfrey fits well into defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus’s scheme, which values high-motor, gap-penetrating players who can rotate seamlessly and maintain pressure.
Winfrey’s ability to play both 1-technique and 3-technique gives Dallas valuable versatility. That flexibility makes him a plug-and-play option in multiple fronts and sub-packages.
He fits well with Eberflus’s focus on keeping defensive linemen fresh and aggressive through a rotational approach.
If Winfrey secures a rotational role on game days, reasonable 2025 projections include:
He would be expected to rotate in on early downs and see snaps in nickel formations, particularly in third-and-medium situations where Dallas will want an inside push to force quick throws or sack opportunities.
Winfrey joins a retooled group that includes:
In this mix, Winfrey will compete for a rotational role. His experience and UFL momentum give him a legitimate shot at making the 53-man...
