Cowboys work out three players from UFL ahead of minicamp

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Cowboys work out three players from UFL ahead of minicamp
Summary

The Dallas Cowboys conducted tryouts for three players from the UFL on June 15, 2026, as they prepare for mandatory minicamp. The group includes wide receiver Denzel Mims, cornerback Ameer Speed, and linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi. Mims, a Texas native and previous Baylor target, has not found success in his NFL career but has NFL experience. Speed has played for four teams and mainly contributed on special teams. Fatukasi, an outside linebacker, has experience from previous stints with various teams and showed promise in the UFL. None of the players have been signed yet as the Cowboys assess their roster depth.

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  • Cowboys held tryouts for Denzel Mims, Ameer Speed, Olakunle Fatukasi.
  • Mims previously targeted by Dallas during the 2020 draft.
  • Speed has experience across four NFL teams, mainly on special teams.
  • Fatukasi has logged time with several teams in two NFL seasons.
  • None of the players have been signed following the workouts.
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  • 2:09 PMYahoo SportsCowboys work out 3 from UFL, including longtime Baylor target at WR
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The Cowboys have previously gone to the UFL well with great success. They're looking again, including a WR who's been on their radar a while.

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