Ameer Speed signs with Dallas Cowboys after brief stint with Texans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 2:29 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys have signed defensive back Ameer Speed, who previously played for Michigan State. After transferring from Georgia, Speed was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He spent time with the Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts, and Houston Texans before joining the Cowboys. In addition to Speed, the Cowboys made several roster moves, waiving DB Corey Ballentine and WR Romello Brinson, while placing C Matt Hennessy on injured reserve.
- •Ameer Speed signs with the Dallas Cowboys.
- •Speed played college football at Michigan State.
- •Drafted by the Patriots in the sixth round of 2023.
- •Previously spent time with the Bears, Colts, and Texans.
- •Cowboys also waived DB Corey Ballentine and WR Romello Brinson.
- 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — Former Spartan DB signs with Dallas Cowboys
"A former Spartan defensive back has signed with the Dallas Cowboys.
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