Dallas Cowboys sign pair of UFL veterans to add WR depth

The Dallas Cowboys are going back to the UFL to add a pair of wide receivers to add depth for training camp.

Mar 30, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; Arlington Renegades wide receiver Deontay Burnett (21) catches a pass in front of Birmingham Stallions defensive back Chris Jackson (1) during the first half at Choctaw Stadium. / Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

The Dallas Cowboys are once again looking to the UFL for reenforcements.

Dallas has not been shy about looking to the spring leagues in recent years, and they have found success doing so. This offseason, the Cowboys signed All-UFL linebacker Willie Harvey Jr., who played for the St. Louis BattleHawks, and former first-round pick Gareon Conley, who suited up for the DC Defenders.

Harvey led the UFL last season with 76 tackles. He also led all linebackers in tackles for loss, passes defended, and forced fumbles.

MORE: Cowboys training camp has surprise standout no one saw coming

Linebacker and defensive back are obvious areas of need for the Cowboys when it comes to depth, and the latest dip into the UFL waters addresses another area of concern: wide receiver.

The Cowboys signed a pair of UFL wideouts who will come into camp. The players are Deontay Burnett of the Arlington Renegades and Kelvin Harmon of the DC Defenders.

#Cowboys roster news:

Signed -

Deontay Burnett, WR (USC)
Kelvin Harmon, WR (NC State)

More UFL talent heading to Dallas’ camp.

— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) July 27, 2024

Burnett was an undrafted free agent out of USC and bounced around a handful of practice squads and offseason rosters in the NFL. In 2023, he was named to the All-XFL team.

Harmon was a sixth-round draft pick by the Washington Commanders back in 2019, but injuries derailed his career.

With the two receiver signings today, here are the #DallasCowboys leaders in career yardage for all receivers on the roster:

1. Brandin Cooks (9,273)
2. CeeDee Lamb (5,145)
3. Tyron Billy-Johnson (422)
4. Kelvin Harmon (365)**
5. Jalen Tolbert (280)
6. Deontay Burnett (210)**

— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisDC) July 27, 2024

The moves were made to bring in reenforcements as CeeDee Lamb continues his holdout and after sixth-round pick Ryan Flournoy banged up his knee.

In 2022, the Cowboys signed USFL MVP KaVontae Turpin, who made the Pro Bowl as a return specialist in his rookie season. Last year, the team signed kicker Brandon Aubrey, who bolstered the Cowboys' kicking game and also made the Pro Bowl his rookie campaign, so the spring leagues have worked wonders in Big D before.

Perhaps the team could find another diamond in the rough.

— Enjoy free coverage of the Cowboys from Dallas Cowboys on SI —

Send Help: Ranking Dallas' weapons without CeeDee Lamb entering camp

Football Fun: Best Cowboys-themed fantasy football team names for 2024

Olympic Games: Cowboys players hilariously pick what Olympic sport they’d compete in

Highlight Reel: DaRon Bland makes ‘Play of the Day’ on Day 2 of training camp

Cowgirls: Meet Kelcey Wetterberg: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader

Cowgirls: Meet Sophy Laufer: Star of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Netflix doc