Cowboys sign Denzel Mims to bolster receiver depth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 5:19 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys have signed wide receiver Denzel Mims, a former second-round pick by the New York Jets, as part of their efforts to enhance their receiving corps. Mims joins a group that includes prominent players like CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Ryan Flournoy. He played the last two seasons in the UFL but struggled to produce significant numbers. Mims caught only 11 passes in 2022 and six in 2026. This signing comes as the Cowboys continue to prepare for training camp, following roster adjustments that included placing Matt Hennessy on injured reserve.
- •Denzel Mims signed as a free agent by the Cowboys on June 18, 2026.
- •Mims joins CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Ryan Flournoy in Dallas.
- •He previously struggled in the UFL, recording only six catches in 2026.
- •Matt Hennessy was placed on injured reserve to make room for Mims.
- •The Cowboys have one roster spot remaining as training camp approaches.
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys sign former 2nd-round pick WR to join CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Ryan Flournoy
"Dallas is giving Dak Prescott another player to throw to.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Sep 9, 2026, 5:08 AMTexans Move on Former Bears Quarterback, Ex-Dolphins Wide Receiver
NFL•Sep 9, 2026, 4:51 AM49ers starting DT Collins tears patellar tendon in Australia, out for year- NFL•Sep 9, 2026, 4:31 AMFantasy Football QB Rankings Week 1: Who to start, best sleepers, top busts
NFL•Sep 9, 2026, 4:10 AMTravis Kelce Nears NFL History as Chiefs TE Closes in on Cowboys Legend’s Long-Standing Record in Week 1
NFL•Sep 9, 2026, 4:03 AMJets QB Dream Crushed After $165 Million Extension
NFL•Sep 9, 2026, 4:00 AMThursday Night Football isn't on Amazon Prime Week 1. How to watch
