Cowboys Waive DT Perrion Winfrey, Clearing Cap Space

0:00On March 5th, the Dallas Cowboys have waved defensive tackle Perry and Winfrey after a short stint with the team. The 27-year-old joined them in June following a strong season with the U.F.L.'s Birmingham stallions where he earned all-star honors. Previously, he was a fourth-round pick by Cleveland in 2022 and spent brief time with the Jets. Winfrey impressed in training camp and made the initial 53-man roster. The back injury landed him on injured reserve early in September, delaying his debut until November. He appeared in just one game, a week 16 loss to the chargers, logging 40 snaps with two tackles. Players like Winfrey often face tough odds making the transition back to the NFL, especially with Dallas revamping their defensive line last year by, adding talent such as Solomon Thomas, Kenny Clark, and Quinn in Williams. Now shifting to a new scheme under coordinator Christian Parker, his role remained uncertain, heading into 2026.

1:00The move clears over $1 million in salary calf space for next season. Winfrey shared a resilient message online, saying he never wanted this but plans to return even stronger. This decision wraps up another chapter for the Cowboys' defensive rebuild, leaving fans watching how the revamp unit performs down the stretch.