Cowboys place Matt Hennessy on injured reserve, add three UFL players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:49 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys have placed offensive lineman Matt Hennessy on season-ending injured reserve due to a recent neck surgery. Hennessy, who joined the Cowboys from the San Francisco 49ers, had a one-year contract and will return to free agency next year. To bolster their roster, the Cowboys signed wide receiver Denzel Mims, cornerback Ameer Speed, and offensive lineman Chris Glaser, all of whom completed their seasons in the UFL. Additionally, the team released defensive back Corey Ballentine and wide receiver Romello Brinson.
- •Matt Hennessy's season ends after neck surgery.
- •Hennessy played for the 49ers before joining Dallas.
- •Cowboys signed three UFL players: Mims, Speed, and Glaser.
- •Dallas released two players: Ballentine and Brinson.
- 4:49 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys put Matt Hennessy on season-ending injured reserve, sign three UFL players
"New Cowboys offensive lineman Matt Hennessy's season has ended before it began.
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