Cowboys add tight end Mitch Van Vooren to roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Cowboys signed tight end Mitch Van Vooren on August 24 to address depth issues following injuries to Michael Trigg and D.J. Rogers. In a corresponding move, defensive tackle Kelvin Gilliam was waived. Van Vooren, 25, had previously spent part of the offseason with the Patriots but entered the NFL as a rookie free agent in 2025 with the Seahawks. He had a collegiate standout season at St. Norbert, recording 33 receptions for 510 yards and 10 touchdowns.
- •Cowboys signed Mitch Van Vooren on August 24.
- •Van Vooren adds depth due to injuries to Trigg and Rogers.
- •Kelvin Gilliam was waived to make room for Van Vooren.
- •He had a strong collegiate career with St. Norbert.
- •Van Vooren previously signed with the Seahawks and Browns.
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys sign TE Mitch Van Vooren
"The Cowboys needed a tight end for depth purposes with injuries to Michael Trigg and D.J.
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