Cowboys Sign 11 UDFAs, Strengthen Lines & Skill Spots

0:00On May 3rd, the Dallas Cowboys just locked in 11 undrafted free agents after grabbing seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Most of their selections hit the defensive side, with six coming in the first four rounds, so these UDF phase balance things out by beefing up the lines. And skill spots like Y receivers, tackles, and tight ends. They had their eyes on tight ends during the draft, but missed out when the run started early on day two. Instead, they snag two high upside guys without full rookie contracts, Michael Trigg from Baylor and DJ. Rodgers from TCU giving them real shots to compete right away. Fans and scouts are buzzing about Trigg, who topped best available lists after day three. He was one of just six FPS tight ends, with over 50 catches last year, super productive, though some maturity flags kept him undrafted. Rodgers brings raw physical tools, but needs polish to become a weapon. Both tight ends got $200,000 in guaranteed money on their deals, a solid sign of the

1:01team's belief. Meanwhile, Whiteout Jordan Hudson, from SMU, who some pegged for a late round nod, joins a loaded room with stars like CD Lam, setting him up for. Growth. Earlier this week, the Cowboys also added big defensive tackles like Tommy Dunn and Kelvin Gilliam to keep the pressure on. His class rounds out a smart off-season move, stacking depth without burning cap space.