Cowboys sign TE Mitch Van Vooren, waive DT Kelvin Gilliam

The Dallas Cowboys have signed tight end Mitch Van Vooren ahead of the preseason finale against New Orleans on August 25, 2026. They waived defensive tackle Kelvin Gilliam with an injury designation to create space on the roster. Van Vooren, a former track and field athlete at Marquette, transitioned to football in graduate school, where he had a successful career at St. Norbert College. With injuries affecting the tight end position, Van Vooren's athletic background may provide depth for the Cowboys in their final preseason matchup.

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